The Pittsburgh Steelers' first week of training camp showcased standout performances from players like Jalen Ramsey, Kaleb Johnson, Juan Thornhill, Will Howard, Joey Porter Jr., and Derrick Harmon, highlighting their potential impact for the upcoming season.
The Steelers face uncertainty at safety after trading Minkah Fitzpatrick, with questions about whether Jalen Ramsey, who has not officially played safety, will transition into the role, and concerns about the adequacy of current options like Juan Thornhill, amid potential strategic shifts and roster challenges.
Cleveland Browns' No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper aggravated his groin injury in practice and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Safety Juan Thornhill and rookie defensive tackle Siaki Ika are also questionable for the game. The Browns are hoping to go 2-0 for the first time since 1993 and secure a victory in the division. Coach Kevin Stefanski stated that they will adjust if Cooper is unable to play, but they are still waiting for more information on his condition.
Juan Thornhill, new safety for the Cleveland Browns, showed off his custom-made suit at the Kansas City Chiefs' ring ceremony celebrating their Super Bowl win. Thornhill won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs before joining the Browns, who hope he brings a championship mentality to their team.
The Cleveland Browns held their second OTA practice on Wednesday, which was also their first practice open to the media. Pass rusher Za'Darius Smith, wide receiver Elijah Moore, and safety Juan Thornhill were among the new additions who spoke to the media after practice. The reporters discussed what they heard from the players, including Smith's thoughts on joining the Browns' pass rush and playing for Jim Schwartz, Moore's comments, and Thornhill's efforts to change the narrative on the team.
The Cleveland Browns have had their fair share of disappointing free agent signings in the past decade, but this year's additions of Dalvin Tomlinson, Juan Thornhill, and Ogbo Okoronkwo have fans hopeful. However, John Johnson III, who was signed last year with high expectations, ended up being a liability on defense and was let go with one year left on his deal. The Browns replaced him with the more affordable Juan Thornhill.
Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill expressed his disappointment with the current state of the NFL free agent market, calling it "complete trash" in a recent tweet. Thornhill recently signed a three-year deal with the Cleveland Browns and had previously been looking forward to the opportunity to cash in on his success. However, he now seems to be concerned about the lack of big-money deals being offered to other players in free agency. Despite his frustration, there is little he can do to change the situation.
Safety Juan Thornhill, who recently signed with the Cleveland Browns, believes that the team has all the pieces to make it to the Super Bowl. Thornhill, who has played in two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, cited the Browns' strong quarterback, receivers, and defense as reasons for his optimism. The Browns have also added several key players to their defense and hired Super Bowl-winning coordinator Jim Schwartz.
The Cleveland Browns have signed Juan Thornhill, a former safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, to a three-year, $21 million deal in free agency. Thornhill is a great signing for Cleveland, as he is a good tackler, active with pass breakups, and an aggressive free safety. With the Browns hiring a safety position coach in Ephraim Banda this off-season, expect Thornhill’s aggressive behavior to increase exponentially. The Browns are now looking very good with the safety group, with Delpit and Thornhill making a forbidding pair with Bell and Bolden as backups.
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million in incentives, after losing Juan Thornhill to the Cleveland Browns. Edwards had a career-high 82 tackles, three passes defensed and two interceptions in 13 games during the 2022 season. The Chiefs also signed linebacker Drue Tranquill and defensive lineman Charles Omenihu, as they aim to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
After agreeing to a three-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, safety Juan Thornhill received welcoming texts from Deshaun Watson and Myles Garrett, who expressed excitement about the possibility of winning a third Super Bowl ring with him. Thornhill, who was part of three Super Bowls and two victories with the Kansas City Chiefs, also heard from fellow safety Grant Delpit and recruited Chiefs free agent receiver Mecole Hardman on Twitter. Thornhill is eager to bring his winning mentality to the Browns and be a versatile player that can take over a game at any time.
The Cleveland Browns have agreed to a three-year deal with safety Juan Thornhill, a two-time Super Bowl winner who had his best season in 2022. Thornhill, who was a top secondary player for the Super-Bowl winning Chiefs last season, becomes a top starter in the Browns' secondary, which is also set to include fourth-year veteran Grant Delpit in the safety room. He is the third player the Browns have added in free agency this offseason, joining DT Dalvin Tomlinson and DE Ogbo Okoronkwo.
Juan Thornhill, who recently signed with the Cleveland Browns, is already recruiting his former teammate Mecole Hardman to join him in Cleveland. Hardman responded positively to Thornhill's tweet, hinting that he would be interested in the move. The Browns are in need of a wide receiver and could potentially add one in free agency or wait until the 2023 NFL Draft.
Cleveland Browns missed with John Johnson III as their free safety, but they may have found a solution with Juan Thornhill, who has been impressive in training camp and preseason games. The Browns hope Thornhill can solidify their secondary and help them make a deep playoff run in the upcoming NFL season.
The Cleveland Browns have signed safety Juan Thornhill from Kansas City, and Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe discuss how this fits into the team's free agency strategy. They also answer questions from Football Insider subscribers about Deshaun Watson's contract, Kareem Hunt, and Baker Mayfield's performance in Tampa.