The first day of mandatory minicamp is in the books as the Cleveland Browns have one final tune-up before training camp next month. The offense seemed to win the day as many who were present said that quarterback Deshaun Watson was as sharp as he has ever looked in Cleveland. Though it wasn’t a practice with full contact Watson’s confidence and control of the offense was impressive, and a good sign for the Browns’ chances of contention in 2023.
Getting to see Amari Cooper moving around after offseason surgery was another good sign from Berea on Tuesday. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from this first practice as the team continues to get work in for the 2023 season:
Browns defensive line showed out
Dalvin Tomlinson and Jordan Elliott competing. #Browns pic.twitter.com/DEKVjtMbuX
— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) June 6, 2023
Watson found Cooper on an impressive throw
Beautiful throw from Watson to Amari Cooper. #Browns pic.twitter.com/Uh5rUAN3pf
— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) June 6, 2023
Watson's arm talent wowed observers
This is the best Deshaun Watson has ever looked on this practice field.
Making throw after throw, not one has hit the ground yet.#Browns pic.twitter.com/ZggVMzqOLF
— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) June 6, 2023
Elijah Moore caught a great ball from Watson during 7-on-7 drills
Watson to Moore in the back of the end zone.
He’s only missed one pass today in 7-on-7 drills and it was a great PBU by Greg Newsome.#Browns pic.twitter.com/lWNQetU882
— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) June 6, 2023
Watson's great day continued later in practice
#Browns Amari Cooper with a crossing pattern catch from Deshaun Watson pic.twitter.com/jFKPUsubTY
— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) June 6, 2023
The Browns quarterback wasn't afraid to spread the ball around
#Browns Deshaun Watson throwing to Cedric Tillman, Elijah Moore, others at minicamp pic.twitter.com/i5ECGN5fHA
— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) June 6, 2023
David Bell got in on the action with a red zone touchdown
#Browns David Bell with a red zone TD from Deshaun Watson 7/7s pic.twitter.com/7NrHqv2DXC
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) June 6, 2023
David Njoku made an impressive catch
#Browns Deshaun Watson to David Njoku for a TD in 7/7s pic.twitter.com/3uNlQqEj1T
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) June 6, 2023
Amari Cooper looked to be back in old form
#Browns Amari Cooper participating in 11-on-11s at minicamp after undergoing core muscle surgery in February pic.twitter.com/kbIszts5NP
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) June 6, 2023
WR Marquise Goodwin still has his elite footspeed
Marquise Goodwin picking up speed is fun to watch. #Browns pic.twitter.com/LYXBSsfdBP
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) June 6, 2023
Jakeem Grant is back after suffering an Achilles injury in the offseason last year
#Browns WR and return specialist Jakeem Grant ramping up as he returns from a ruptured Achilles he suffered last training camp.
Good to see him working his way back. pic.twitter.com/U0Qt7vI1G8
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) June 6, 2023
Fans got their first look at superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett
#Browns Myles Garrett working in Berea today. pic.twitter.com/HJZRvIKXsY
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) June 6, 2023
Watson got a lot of work in during red zone drills
#Browns Deshaun Watson with some red zone action. pic.twitter.com/BrhrJ2P4he
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) June 6, 2023
Rookie Cedric Tillman got a lot of run during offensive drills
#Browns rookie WR Cedric Tillman building his connection with Deshaun Watson today. pic.twitter.com/LcSsLLp7yx
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) June 6, 2023
Donovan Peoples-Jones made a pretty catch on the sideline
Little Deshaun Watson ➡️ DPJ sideline action. #Browns pic.twitter.com/lFWdG2dmlg
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) June 6, 2023
