Cleveland Browns Training Camp Recap: Day 5 – First Day in Pads

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Day 5 of Cleveland Browns training camp took place on Monday, August 3.

Cleveland Browns Training Camp Report – Day 5 (8/4/26)​

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1. First Day in Pads: The pads were on for the first time this year. Before practice, head coach Todd Monken elaborated on the expected degree of intensity:

First day in pads for Browns.

Todd Monken says the defense will “wrap and release”.

First day of gap scheme install for the offense.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) August 3, 2026

2. Targeting Fannin: On the first throw of competitive drills, QB Deshaun Watson (first team) connected with TE Harold Fannin:

#Browns Deshaun Watson to Harold Fannin Jr.: pic.twitter.com/uTgRsx1obq

— Ashley Bastock (@AshleyBastock42) August 3, 2026

3. Gabriel Follows Advice: If it worked for one guy, keep going to him. QB Dillon Gabriel also connected with TE Harold Fannin early. Speaking of Gabriel, Monken was asked before practice if he’s earned more reps. Monken indicated that anyone who plays well will earn more reps. Whether it was true or not, some reporters noted that Gabriel saw more action on Day 5.

Dillon Gabriel Harold Fannin, who’s catching everything today. #brownspic.twitter.com/aQxsTxCQDm

— Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe) August 3, 2026

4. Concepcion Continues to Shine: The play of the day came when QB Shedeur Sanders connected with WR KC Concepcion on a deep post route:

SHEDEUR TO KC pic.twitter.com/5XDaByGcTX

— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) August 3, 2026

Later on, the two connected again, this time with Sanders hitting Concepcion over the middle.

Shedeur Sanders to KC Concepcion over the middle #Brownspic.twitter.com/bxwitAcH49

— Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) August 3, 2026

5. McNeil-Warren’s Playmaking: The playmaking ability of S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren continues to shine early in camp. Here he is in 7-on-7s using his speed to dive and break up a pass by QB Shedeur Sanders.

EMW BREAKS IT UP pic.twitter.com/YZGHdOeNP4

— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) August 3, 2026

6. Working on the Quick Passes: In early drills, you can see WR Isaiah Bond catching a pass and simulating bouncing off contact from padded defenders.

#Browns Isaiah Bond works on quick pass pic.twitter.com/WSgO9UjqdT

— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) August 3, 2026

The play was put more into action later, as Concepcion took the quick pass and then worked his magic.

Will probably see lots of this from KC Concepcion #brownspic.twitter.com/VuJPzGSVzb

— Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe) August 3, 2026

7. 90 Second Situation: Cleveland concluded practice with the top two quarterbacks running 90 second drills. On QB Deshaun Watson’s reps, the offense went four-and-out, with Concepcion hurting his shoulder on the final play.

Sanders: deep for Boston incomplete but a flag was thrown. Tylan Wallace then reaches over the DB for a big gain to the 20.

TD to Larvadain on a fade route ends practice. Well placed ball. https://t.co/yZi5mjAiqm

— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) August 3, 2026

QB Shedeur Sanders, on the other hand, led a touchdown drive, capped by throws to WR Tylan Wallace and WR Gage Larvadain (for the touchdown).

Tylan Wallace is firmly on the 53-man roster. Catches the back-shoulder fade from Shedeur Sanders in the 2-min drill pic.twitter.com/Vujn0rkM4l

— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) August 3, 2026

#Browns Shedeur Sanders throws a beautiful TD pass to Gage Larvadain to end practice in the two minute drill from 22 yards out in team. pic.twitter.com/i5oJfaj2ry

— Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham9) August 3, 2026

8. Brownies: LB Carson Schwesinger is dealing with a minor injury, and missed his second straight practice. … While OG Teven Jenkins continues to miss practice, OG KT Leveston continues to take his place. … OG Jack Conley has also gotten some reps in there … CB Myles Bryant exited practice early with the training staff.

9. Up Next: The Browns will practice on Tuesday at 1:30 PM ET. It will be open to the public. I am hoping to make it for my annual in-person training camp report.

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