Browns and Bills avoid fights during joint practice in Berea

The Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills held a joint practice in Berea on August 20, 2026, with both teams managing to keep the atmosphere competitive without erupting into a brawl, a contrast to previous joint practices. Browns coach Todd Monken emphasized the importance of quality repetitions, particularly for his young team coming off two difficult seasons. Cleveland's defense faced challenges against Buffalo's offense, but the Browns' offensive unit had some success with quarterback snaps shared between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders. Defensive end Alex Wright was carted off with an injury during the session. The Browns will host the Bills again for a preseason game on August 22, where Monken plans to rest some veteran starters.

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