Sights and Sounds from the first two days of Cleveland Browns rookie camp

TL;DR

The Cleveland Browns kicked off rookie minicamp, signing eight of their ten draft picks while two players await contract finalization. Notable performances included quarterback Taylen Green and wide receiver Denzel Boston showcasing their skills under rookie head coach Todd Monken.

Key points

Browns signed eight of ten draft picks
Taylen Green showed raw talent at quarterback
Denzel Boston emphasizes physical playing style
Austin Barber worked at right tackle

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Todd Monken

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns began rookie minicamp, signing eight of their ten draft picks to their rookie deals, with KC Concepcion and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren participating in camp without their rookie deals finalized yet. It was great to see the Cleveland Browns' newest members take the field for the first time with rookie head coach Todd Monken. The team also signed 12 undrafted free agents and brought in a former first-round pick of the Eagles, Jalen Reagor, for this weekend's camp practices. Sixth-round pick quarterback Taylen Green has already shown he has a ton of raw talent and tools, but still needs a good amount of development. Second-round pick Denzel Boston talks about how he prides himself on playing physical, bully-ball with his size and strength. The Browns have been missing this type of receiver in the last couple of seasons. He can be a true mismatch nightmare with his combination of physicality and athleticism, including nice long speed. Here are some sights and sounds from the two days of rookie camp.

Browns rookie WR Denzel Boston said he prides himself in bully ball as a bigger wide receiver.

“When we get the pads on, that’s definitely something I’m looking forward to.” pic.twitter.com/vd4712tQ3W

— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) May 9, 2026 Browns rookie TE Joe Royer on getting acclimated in the NFL following his first few practices in Berea: pic.twitter.com/XV3b6c47OY

— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) May 9, 2026 New Browns S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren said he has studied Grant Delpit and Ronnie Hickman since their college football days:

Q&A

Which Cleveland Browns draft picks signed rookie deals during minicamp?

The Browns signed eight of their ten draft picks to rookie deals during minicamp.

What did Denzel Boston say about his playing style at rookie camp?

Denzel Boston mentioned he prides himself on playing physical, describing his style as 'bully ball' due to his size and strength.

Who is Taylen Green and what did he show during rookie minicamp?

Taylen Green is the Browns' sixth-round pick quarterback who demonstrated significant raw talent and tools during rookie minicamp.

What position does Austin Barber play and what did the Browns coach say about him?

Austin Barber, a third-round pick, worked exclusively at right tackle during minicamp, with coach Todd Monken stating they view him as a long-term tackle.