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The Cleveland Browns have addressed the recent speeding tickets issued to rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Sanders, who is competing for a roster spot in a crowded quarterback room, was cited twice in recent weeks, including for driving 101 mph in a 60 mph zone after midnight on June 17. “He is taking care of the tickets,” Browns chief communication officer Peter John-Baptiste said, per cleveland.com.

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Kenny Pickett’s shot at reviving his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns could be slipping away before training camp even begins. Pickett arrived in Cleveland this offseason via trade, hoping to compete for the starting quarterback job. But the Browns are holding a four-way battle that also includes rookie quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel, along with 40-year-old veteran Joe Flacco.

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Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders is already facing challenges off the field as he works to secure a roster spot. The former Colorado star, selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft, was recently cited for driving 101 mph — 41 mph over the posted speed limit — after being pulled over shortly after midnight on June 17.

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The Cleveland Browns could be headed for a high-stakes standoff with quarterback Deshaun Watson as he works toward returning from a significant injury that derailed his career. Watson, recovering from his second torn Achilles tendon, is determined to get back on the field. But that determination may complicate the Browns’ plans, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “If he gets a clean bill of health, that’s going to complicate Cleveland’s plan this year.

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The Cleveland Browns are tweaking their tight end depth chart, waiving Tre’ McKitty to make space for UFL standout Sal Cannella. Cannella, a 6‑foot‑4, 230‑pound pass‑catcher out of Auburn, arrives in Cleveland riding a wave of momentum. With the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League this spring, he hauled in 44 passes for 474 yards, averaging 10.8 yards per catch. He was named to the All‑UFL team for a second consecutive year.