The heat was on full blast Wednesday in Berea, but the Browns powered through it with their longest practice yet in training camp.
Practice ran about 90 minutes long and featured a couple water breaks throughout it, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said the players must adapt to playing in the heat for their first preseason game in Jacksonville on Aug. 12.
"Lord knows what that temperature could be down there at night," Stefanski said. "We need to work in the heat, so I think we're all looking forward to it. The message with that obviously is to hydrate and take care of ourselves."
Here's what happened in Berea on Day 7 of training camp:
Check out photos of players and coaches working throughout camp
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) and members of the military during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Running Back Coach Stump Mitchell and Senior Offensive Assistant Kevin Rogers during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and members of the military during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and members of the military during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Wide receiver Travell Harris (83) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and members of the military during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Defensive end Isaac Rochell (98) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) and members of the military during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Defensive end Chase Winovich (69) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Safety John Johnson III (43) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Safety Grant Delpit (22) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Center Brock Hoffman (57) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Offensive tackle Drew Forbes (79) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Vice President of Football Administration Chris Cooper during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Defensive Quality Control Jeff Anderson during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Wide receiver Derrick Dillon (80) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Assistant Director of Equipment Operations Kory Gillissie during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Running back Demetric Felton (25) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Offensive Quality Control Ashton Grant during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Fullback Johnny Stanton IV (40) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Wide Receiver Amari Cooper (2) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Maikee Migallos during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Safety Grant Delpit (22) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Tight end Harrison Bryant (88) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Center Brock Hoffman (57) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Safety Grant Delpit (22) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and members of the military during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Guard Dawson Deaton (52) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and members of the military during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Members of the military during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
Safety John Johnson III (43) during the seventh day of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 3, 2022.
– After missing practice Tuesday with an ankle injury, Amari Cooper returned and participated in a normal capacity. He caught a perfectly-placed pass of roughly 20 yards from Deshaun Watson but also tipped a ball that was almost caught by Greg Newsome II for an interception.
– CB A.J. Green has been one of the top defensive backs in camp so far and was probably the best defender from the last two days. He had two pass breakups Wednesday after recording one Tuesday and has been around the ball quite a bit since camp started last week. Denzel Ward (foot) has been sidelined since the start of camp, which has given Green increased reps on the first team. Green also caught the first interception of training camp on Saturday and has certainly taken advantage of his opportunities.
– Speaking of interceptions, LB Tony Fields II caught the second INT of training camp on a tipped ball from Jacoby Brissett during 7-on-7 drills.
– The defense as a whole had a dominant day, particularly when the offense practiced 11-on-11 plays from the 5-yard line. Neither the first or second team units were able to find the end zone, and the lone passing touchdown was from QB Josh Rosen to RB John Kelly. Players weren't in pads, but they seemed to perform well on rushing plays, too, and quickly swarmed the RBs.
– DE Jadeveon Clowney swatted down a pass from Watson early in practice, marking his second PBU of camp.
– Martin Emerson Jr. is another defender who has stood out a bit. He had one of his best days Wednesday and looked solid in a portion of first-team reps, including some good coverage against Cooper. Emerson clearly has an edge against some receivers because of his size — he's 6-foot-2 and 202 pounds — and he's not afraid to be physical at the line of scrimmage. His performance so far has lived up to the scouting report the Browns had for him when they drafted him in the third round.
– The best offensive play of the day was a touchdown during a 7-on-7 period from Watson to undrafted rookie WR Mike Harley Jr., who found a hole in the coverage and had an easy jog to the end zone. Harley, who attended Miami, is another receiver who has taken more reps with David Bell (foot), Anthony Schwartz (knee) and Javon Wims (illness) all out, and he has consistently looked smooth catching passes.
– DE Myles Garrett and WR Jakeem Grant were given rest days and did not practice. P Corey Bojorquez missed his third straight practice with a right foot injury, and DT Sheldon Day (back), CB Reggie Robinson II (core muscle) and LB Anthony Walker Jr. (groin) also did not practice.
