WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va – As QB Deshaun Watson received the snap on one of the final plays in 11-on-11, he assessed his offense and searched for an open receiver. As he threw the ball, S Grant Delpit leapt into the air and caught the ball for the interception. The interception sent the defense into a frenzy as they celebrated the takeaway.
The Browns were back in pads for the second time of training camp that led to a spirited practice at The Greenbrier. Here are the main observations and notes from the sixth day of training camp.
Receiver and defensive back 1-on-1 drill
The Browns pass catchers and defensive backs worked in a 1-on-1 setting paired up in the red zone. As the receivers looked to catch a pass from QB Deshaun Watson, they were tightly defended by a defensive back.
Over the series of reps in the drill, the offense came out on top, catching passes in the end zone for a "touchdown." As one of the final reps of the drill, TE David Njoku caught a pass and the defensive backs – as well as coaches – dropped to the ground and did pushups.
Jerry Jeudy participates in individual drills
WR Jerry Jeudy participated in the individual drills of practice. He was in pads as he went through drills with the receivers, as well as caught passes from Watson in an early on air drill. Jeudy did not participate in the 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 team drills.
Head coach Kevin Stefanski said before practice Jeudy is close to returning to full participation in practice.
11-on-11 period
The Browns went through a lively 11-on-11 period, in which Watson connected with a number of his pass catchers, who then faced a defense ready to assert their dominance. Watson found WR Elijah Moore for a completion in his early reps, as well as fullback Giovanni Ricci and WR David Bell.
Watson showcased his ability to adjust as on one rep. As he assessed the field, he couldn't find an open receiver, so he held onto the ball and found space in the defense to run, but finally found Njoku open in the middle of the field and threw a short pass to Njoku.
During the drill, Watson also displayed the strength of his arm as he threw a mix of intermediate passes and deep balls. He targeted WR Cedric Tillman downfield for two separate deep passes throughout the drill.
Yet, the defense also had strong moments. As Watson threw a pass intended for WR
Amari Cooper, S Juan Thornhill jumped and batted down the pass for the pass breakup. The defense also bottled-up RB Jerome Ford following a handoff, keeping him from breaking through for a long run.
7-on-7 period
During the 7-on-7 period, Watson threw a pass intended for WR Michael Woods II down the field, but CB Cameron Mitchell provided solid coverage on the play and disrupted Woods from catching the ball.
But Watson found other opportunities to connect with his pass catchers. He found RB Aidan Robbins, Moore and Tillman each for a completion, while the secondary put up strong coverage in their defensive assignments.
Check out photos of the team during the sixth day of Training Camp at The Greenbrier
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) and Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
The defense during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Running Backs Coach Duce Staley during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) and Assistant Offensive Line Coach Roy Istvanduring Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Running back John Kelly Jr. (41) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive tackle Lorenzo Thompson (69) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Cornerback Myles Harden (26) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Safety Juan Thornhill (1) and Cornerback Tony Brown (38) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Pass Game Specialist/Tight Ends Coach Tommy Rees during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive guard Javion Cohen (67) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Safety Juan Thornhill (1) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jalen Camp (84) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Fullback Giovanni Ricci (44) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jalen Camp (84) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Ahmarean Brown (87) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jaelon Darden (16) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Punter Corey Bojorquez (13) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide Receiver Amari Cooper (2) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Michael Woods II (81) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive guard Germain Ifedi (65) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Running back Aidan Robbins (49) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive tackle Dawand Jones (79) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive guard Javion Cohen (67) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Assistant Offensive Line Coach Roy Istvan during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive tackle Chim Okorafor (64) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Assistant Offensive Line Coach Roy Istvan during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Safety Vincent Gray (31) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Director of Equipment Operations Kory Gillissie during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Cornerback Cameron Mitchell (29) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive tackle Chim Okorafor (64) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jaelon Darden (16) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Cornerback Tony Brown (38) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive guard Javion Cohen (67) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Ahmarean Brown (87) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Ahmarean Brown (87) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver David Bell (18) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive tackle James Hudson III (66) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Wide receiver Cedric Tillman (19) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive tackle Hakeem Adeniji (74) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
Offensive tackle James Hudson III (66) during Day 6 of Training Camp at The Greenbrier on August 1, 2024.
D'Onta Foreman injured
RB D'Onta Foreman endured an injury in Thursday's practice during a punting drill. The Browns announced that he sustained a direct blow to the head that resulted in neck pain. The Browns athletic training staff deployed their standard emergency action procedures to immobilize Foreman. He was taken to an ambulance and is being transported via helicopter to a Medical Center in Roanoke, VA to undergo further medical evaluation. Foreman had movement in all his extremities.
When the Browns wrapped up practice for the day, they gathered at the middle of the field, and all took a knee as they were informed of Foreman's injury.
"Anytime there's an injury or anything like that, we're always hoping for the best," offensive line coach Andy Dickerson said following practice. "He's in our thoughts and prayers. Our medical staff and training staff has everything set up to take care of when any of those type of things happen. Football's a game where injuries occur, and so anytime that stuff happens, we're always hoping for the best, and it was good that they were able to communicate to us and their preparation. Like I said, he's in our thoughts and prayers."
After Foreman was taken to the hospital, the Browns announced that his X-rays and CT scans were negative and was expected to be released from the hospital later in the day.
Other notes
- DE Za'Darius Smith returned to practice and participated in the 11-on-11 drills.
- DE Myles Garrett was not dressed in pads and did not participate in the team drills.
- Players who worked off to the side to begin practice included T Jedrick Wills Jr., LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, S Rodney McLeod Jr, LB Tony Fields II, RB Nick Chubb, RB Nyheim Hines and S D'Anthony Bell. McLeod did not practice.
- Running backs and linebackers worked on a 1-on-1 drill focused on blocking.
- The Browns spent a period of practice working on kickoffs. They used the JUGS machine to simulate the kick, but K Dustin Hopkins stood on the field and went through the mental rep of taking the kick. They also focused on kickoff coverage, with Ford, RB Pierre Strong Jr. and WR James Proche II taking reps as the kick returner.
