The Cleveland Browns didn’t just show up to their joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, they took over. On August 14, the reigning Super Bowl champions got a heavy dose of Cleveland football, and it wasn’t pretty. From the first whistle, the Browns were faster, more physical, and sharper, making the champs look a little rusty.
Cleveland Browns bully the reigning champs in joint session with Eagles
Myles Garrett didn’t need a regular-season game to flip the switch. The All-Pro defensive end was wrecking drills, bursting past tackles, and forcing quick throws all day. And it wasn’t just Garrett, rookie Mason Graham decided this was the perfect stage to introduce himself to the league, blowing up plays in the middle and logging multiple would-be sacks.The Browns’ front four didn’t just win reps, they lived in the Eagles’ backfield. Every snap felt like a jailbreak, with Philly’s QBs either hurried, hit, or both. It was a defensive clinic that had Browns fans grinning and Eagles fans squirming.If you thought this was just a defensive flex, think again. Joe Flacco, running with the first-team offense, found tight ends Harold Fannin Jr. and David Njoku for touchdowns. Rookie QB Dillon Gabriel even hit Fannin on a deep strike for six and nearly added another score if not for a dropped pass.The offense didn’t just dink and dunk, they pushed the ball, found space, and kept the tempo high. Against a Philadelphia defense that was missing some starters, Cleveland took advantage and made it count.
Why this joint practice actually matters
Sure, there’s no trophy for winning a joint practice. But coaches love these sessions because they expose weaknesses in real time and the Browns exposed plenty. For Cleveland, this was a confidence boost and proof they can hang with the league’s elite. For Philadelphia, it was a not-so-gentle reminder that last year’s glory doesn’t guarantee anything this season.The Eagles will get back to work, and the Browns will try to bottle this energy for Week 1. From Garrett’s dominance and Graham’s rookie breakout to Flacco’s precise TD passes, Cleveland delivered a message: they’re not just here to play, they’re here to compete. But on this day, Cleveland walked off the field with bragging rights over the champs and that’s the kind of preseason storyline that sticks. Also read – ‘Michael Penis Jr.’: TV typo turns Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. into ‘Michael Penis Jr.’ and fans lose it