Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (6/2/21)

Cleveland Browns:

• “OTAs begin with Myles Garrett practicing, attendance slanted toward defense” (BrownsZone) - “General manager Andrew Berry overhauled the defense in the offseason, and as many as nine starters could be new from a year ago.”
• “Browns players to watch during OTAs and minicamp” (cleveland.com) - “In reality, there isn’t a ton we can learn from the practices, which are strictly limited by the collective bargaining agreement.”
• “Roster Breakdown Analysis: Looking Ahead at the Browns Running Back Position and Expectations for 2021” (OBR) - “There is no question the Cleveland Browns had one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL in 2020.”
• “Marcus Spears makes a bold declaration about the Browns’ roster” (ESPN) - “Marcus Spears says the Browns have the best roster in the AFC, which draws an eye roll from Kimberley Martin.”

NFL:

• “Roundup: Texans sign former Patriots RB Rex Burkhead” (NFL.com) - “Nick Caserio’s continued work in his first offseason in Houston has seen him add another familiar face to the Texans’ roster.”
• “Ben Roethlisberger felt taking pay cut was ‘necessary’ in order to help Pittsburgh Steelers sign top talent” (ESPN) - “Ben Roethlisberger made the immediate decision to return as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback for at least another season.”
• “RecentBill Cowher doesn’t fault Bill Belichick for Spygate scandal: ‘It’s only cheating if you get caught’” (CBS) - “Readers of Bill Cowher’s new book will receive an open and honest collection of stories from the Steelers’ Hall of Fame coach.”
• “Football fans heading back to games are on notice: There are consequences for misbehavior” (PFT) - “Recent incidents in the NBA have shown that fans can and will be held accountable, with something more than an ejection from the game.”