The Cleveland Browns are gearing up for one of their most important training camps in recent years-and this August, they’ll get a rare chance to see how they stack up against the very best. The Browns are heading to Philadelphia for two joint practices with the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles, scheduled for August 13 and 14.
These sessions, followed by a preseason game on Saturday, August 16, are expected to be the toughest test of camp. And for head coach Kevin Stefanski, that’s exactly the point.
Browns Take Their New Training Camp Mentality on the Road
Stefanski has made it clear this year’s camp will bring more intensity, more live-action reps, and a greater emphasis on physicality. According to Cleveland.com, the staff is determined to set a new tone after last year’s sluggish start.
But the biggest evaluation might not come in Berea. It’s coming in Philly. Joint practices against a team like the Eagles-known for their elite defense and depth-will provide a real-time measuring stick for Cleveland’s progress, especially as the roster battles heat up.
Quarterback Battle Heads into Crucial Stretch
With Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders still jockeying for the starting quarterback job, those sessions against the Eagles could be decisive. As ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported earlier this month, the Browns’ QB race is “one of the league’s most intriguing storylines heading into the season.”
How each contender performs under pressure inPhiladelphia-especially against a top-tier pass rush-will be closely watched.
Camp Schedule Still Packed at Home
Before hitting the road, the Browns will run through four weeks of camp in Berea, including eight open practices for fans. Tickets are free and available to the public starting Thursday, July 3 at 10 a.m., with season ticket holders able to reserve theirs 24 hours early.
Here are the open practice dates:
- July 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
- August 1, 2, 4
All practices take place at the Browns’ training facility.
Final Tune-Up Before the Season Begins
Cleveland’s road work doesn’t stop in Philly. Before taking on the Eagles, the Browns will also hold a joint practice with the Carolina Panthers on August 7, followed by a game on August 9. The preseason wraps up at home against the Los Angeles Rams on August 23, leading into the regular season opener on September 7.
For a team with high expectations and serious position battles, these joint practices aren’t just preparation-they’re auditions.
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