As tornado sirens blared across northeast Ohio, the Browns made the necessary decision to move their 10th training camp practice indoors.
Before practice began, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that QB Deshaun Watson – who still practiced Tuesday – would not be playing in Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Packers.
With QB Jameis Winston set to make his first start as Cleveland Brown this weekend, here are today's top observations from training camp.
Winston looks sharp ahead of Saturday's game
Winston, who has nine years of NFL experience, efficiently led the offense Tuesday afternoon in the indoor facility at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. The former No. 1 overall pick connected with his receivers for three touchdowns throughout multiple 11-on-11 periods.
His first came on a long bomb to WR Jaelon Darden, who beat his man, caught the ball in stride and waltzed into the end zone.
On Winston's next turn under center, he found WR Cedric Tillman on a similar play – with the same result. Tillman threw his hands up and celebrated after sprinting to the end zone for a 50-yard touchdown.
Later, in a red zone drill, Winston led a touchdown drive capped off with a pass to TE Treyton Welch.
"I think when you spend time with Jameis, you definitely get a sense for the type of energy he brings," Stefanski said in April. "A very positive energy – whether it's in the building, in the weight room, in the hallway, in the meeting rooms. He's somebody that is constantly wanting to get to the bottom of what we're doing from a playbook standpoint. Really impressed with what Jameis is going to bring to this football team."
Check out photos of the team during the tenth day of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Tight end Jordan Akins (88) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden (83) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Center Ethan Pocic (55) and Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) and Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (10) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (12) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive Line Coach Jacques Cesaire during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Wide receiver David Bell (18) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running back Aidan Robbins (49) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive tackle Siaki Ika (62) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Safety Grant Delpit (9) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) and the offense during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Wide receiver James Proche II (11) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running back John Kelly Jr. (41) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running back Nick Chubb (24) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive end Isaiah Thomas (96) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Linebacker Caleb Johnson (48) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive end Alex Wright (91) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Callie Brownson during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Wide receiver David Bell (18) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (72) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Safety Ronnie Hickman Jr. (33) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive end Jeremiah Martin (60) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running back Aidan Robbins (49) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive end Sam Kamara (92) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Quarterback Jameis Winston (5) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley (10) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II (90) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running back Pierre Strong Jr. (20) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Wide receiver Michael Woods II (81) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Tight end David Njoku (85) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running back Jerome Ford (34) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running Backs Coach Duce Staley during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Dale Jones during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
General Manager Andrew Berry during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Running back Aidan Robbins (49)during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Wide receiver Jamari Thrash (80) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II (90) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Safety Chris Edmonds (41) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Assistant Athletic Trainer Pat Rock during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Cornerback Kahlef Hailassie (25) and Cornerback Tony Brown (38) during Day 10 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 6, 2024.
Martin Emerson Jr. continues strong camp
CB Martin Emerson Jr. has shined at Browns training camp so far, and Tuesday was no exception.
The third-year player out of Mississippi State broke on a ball from Watson intended for WR Amari Cooper and sprinted to the end zone for a pick six, celebrating with his teammates.
The battles between Emerson and the Browns receivers have impressed Stefanski so far, enough to the point that he texted Emerson after a particularly great play against WR Jerry Jeudy earlier in camp.
"I saw a great rep [Sunday] with Jerry on the outside with [Emerson]," Stefanski said before practice Monday. "[Emerson] covered him really well, I shot him a text after I was watching that it was outstanding. So, he pushes the receivers, the receivers push him, and it only makes you better."
Emerson started 12 games last season, leading all Browns defensive backs with four interceptions, adding 59 total tackles and 14 passes defensed. The young player joined CB Denzel Ward in Florida for an offseason workout.
"Really him just wanting to learn and come up underneath me and just see everything I do," Ward said early in training camp. "He's been working hard and looking forward to seeing him this year."
Myles Garrett shows top-tier effort
It shouldn't be surprising that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year DE Myles Garrett has wowed in camp despite only returning to team drills earlier this week.
On Emerson's pick six, Garrett blew through the line of scrimmage to pressure Watson into making an errant throw. A few plays later, Garrett tore down field to chase down a running back, covering 20 yards before coming up with the "tackle."
When asked about lining up next to Garrett, DT Quinton Jefferson could only laugh.
"He's a freak," Jefferson said. "I've been around some special guys. He has crazy work ethic … But like, his talent is … I've never seen anything like it. A guy that big, moving that fast, can bend like he can and not only is he a freak, but he's intelligent, super high football IQ."
The Browns will take Wednesday off before returning to the practice field on Thursday ahead of their Saturday preseason game against Green Bay.
