# Jacob Richard: Richard identifies the Browns' five thinnest position groups and lays out how he expects the depth chart to shake out at quarterback, tight end, defensive line, cornerback and linebacker. **Claimed:** Sep 2, 2026 **Pundit:** Jacob Richard — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jacob-richard **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/onsi/ranking-the-5-thinnest-position-groups-on-cleveland-browns-2026-roster-01m1hh8hgt02 13 checkable claims — 13 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 14 players and teams, each linked to their own record. None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in. Of the 13 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 3 and below it on 10. > The Browns are the thinnest at the most important position in sports. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Jared Verse to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Jared Verse, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Quincy Williams to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Quincy Williams, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Harold Fannin Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Dillon Gabriel to be 3rd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Dillon Gabriel, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Isaiah McGuire to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Isaiah McGuire, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Carson Schwesinger to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Myles Harden to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Myles Harden, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Mason Graham to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Mason Graham, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Denzel Ward to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Tyson Campbell to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Tyson Campbell, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Shedeur Sanders to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet - **Maliek Collins to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Maliek Collins, Cleveland Browns - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Deshaun Watson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/deshaun-watson - Cleveland Browns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/browns - Jared Verse — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jared-verse - Quincy Williams — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/quincy-williams - Harold Fannin Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/harold-fannin-jr - Dillon Gabriel — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dillon-gabriel - Isaiah McGuire — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/isaiah-mcguire - Carson Schwesinger — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/carson-schwesinger - Myles Harden — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/myles-harden - Mason Graham — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/mason-graham - Denzel Ward — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/denzel-ward - Tyson Campbell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyson-campbell - Shedeur Sanders — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/shedeur-sanders - Maliek Collins — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/maliek-collins ## What others said about the same people - Mary Kay Cabot on Za'Darius Smith: Cabot reported that Za'Darius Smith is expected to sign with the Browns, possibly as early as Sunday, after working out for the team. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3eb50e55-cb33-43c3-a427-d47904beb7bb (scored 0) - Pete Prisco on Cleveland Browns: Prisco picks every Week 3 game with exact scores, highlighting upsets by Tampa Bay over Minnesota and Cleveland over Carolina, and expects the Giants to rally behind Jameis Winston. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3eb02dfa-79dd-43a1-87d8-db7e5140af6c (scored 100) - Nick Pedone on Isaiah Bond: Previewing the Browns' preseason finale, Pedone says five receivers — Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond and Tylan Wallace — are very likely to make Cleveland's 53-man roster, leaving one final spot open for Luke Floriea and others. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b7401a6b-fdaf-4d71-84f3-d96262d88dcd (scored 100) - Nick Pedone on K.C. Concepcion: Reading the Browns' first depth chart, Pedone projects Deshaun Watson as the Week 1 starting quarterback, lays out the full projected starting offensive line with Parker Brailsford as backup center, expects KT Leveston to make the roster as guard depth, and names Jeudy, Concepcion, Boston and Bond as roster locks with Tylan Wallace as the fifth receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1ad89afe-570a-4067-b536-6940a8533619 (scored 100) - Nathan Jahnke on Carsen Ryan: An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/47566b48-8024-4960-b25c-11c03fe43543 (scored 100) - Nathan Jahnke on Raheim Sanders: An unsigned PFF fantasy preseason recap makes a series of depth-chart and roster-spot calls: Roman Wilson wins the Steelers' third receiver job over Germie Bernard, Robert Tonyan makes Pittsburgh's roster as the third tight end, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III stick in New England, Mike Washington Jr. is the Raiders' primary backup back, Jalen Nailor stays a Raiders starter, Kaelon Black leads the 49ers' backup running back competition, and Charlie Kolar is the Chargers' top tight end with top-12 fantasy upside. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e9e8a675-165c-4246-a19c-eec9f5dfccf4 (scored 100) ## More depth chart calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Garrett Podell on Case Keenum: Podell ranks all 32 current NFL starting quarterbacks entering Week 3 of the 2026 season, with Josh Allen first, Patrick Mahomes second and Case Keenum last. He also expects Kyler Murray and Michael Penix Jr. to return to action in Week 3 and Case Keenum to possibly start for the Bears. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0e92b59e-0dd1-43c3-80c1-6551a8b641ac (scored 100) - Fox Sports on Case Keenum: A roundup of NFC injury news expects Jameis Winston to start for the Giants in any games Jaxson Dart misses, and suggests third-stringer Case Keenum could end up starting for the Bears against the Eagles in Week 3 with both Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent sidelined. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3aff6d9f-b997-480e-b323-740b6a4677ed (scored 100) - Fox Sports on Case Keenum: With Caleb Williams injured and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, third-string quarterback Case Keenum is expected to start for the Bears against the Eagles in Week 3. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7726bb2f-b9aa-4c35-aa7b-e0b49990e867 (scored 100) - Pat Fitzmaurice on Jonah Coleman: In his Week 3 waiver column, Fitzmaurice makes several depth-chart calls around injuries: Jonah Coleman leading Denver's backfield, Marcus Mariota taking over in Washington, Michael Penix Jr. starting once healthy, and Malik Washington serving as Miami's top receiver, plus availability expectations for Detroit's injured safeties. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2cbd48f6-15ea-4aa5-84bc-bcc50d94d09a (scored 0) - Fox Sports on Michael Penix Jr.: Fox Sports states that a healthy Tua Tagovailoa will serve as Atlanta's backup quarterback in Week 3, with Michael Penix Jr. handling the starting duties against Green Bay. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a90e69a8-707f-43e9-a63e-cdb3e7bd0829 (scored 100) - Pat Fitzmaurice on Aaron Jones: In previewing the 10 most intriguing fantasy performers of Week 2, Fitzmaurice expects Atlanta's quarterback problems to persist with Tua Tagovailoa unlikely to play and Michael Penix Jr. not ready to return, flags Falcons slot corner Billy Bowman Jr. as a possible Week 2 returnee, and describes Aaron Jones as Minnesota's lead back and Kaelon Black as the clear backup to Christian McCaffrey in San Francisco. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/31adc8bb-8f15-453f-bbcf-cab44e29b8b3 (scored 100) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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