Browns expect Andre Smyzt, Corey Bojorquez to stabilize special teams
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Browns expect Andre Smyzt, Corey Bojorquez to stabilize special teams
Chris Easterling, Akron Beacon Journal·Akron Beacon Journal
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BEREA ―Brownsrookies have already reported. Now they're waiting for their first full-squadtraining camp practice.
This concludes ourBrownstraining camp preview series looking at each of theteam's position groups. This preview takes a look at the special teams, which is under new management thanks to the coaching change.
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Let's dive into the position group that has some stability in the three key spots, but still has questions.
Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson take part in a passing drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea jumps for a catch during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns cornerback D'Angelo Ross tries to stop wide receiver Isaiah Bond during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams celebrates after a play during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Jimmy Haslam, Cleveland Browns owner, watches team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel wears number 8 as he takes part in a drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Gage Larvadain runs after a catch during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns tight end Joe Royer runs during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders tries to evade cornerback Myles Bryant during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken calls out to his players during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signals before the snap during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders readies a pass Dduring team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman, right, runs after a reception during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins tries to get away from cornerback D'Angelo Ross as defensive end Alex Wright and linebacker Nathaniel Watson look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks to pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hands off during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns safety Christopher Edmonds tries to knock the ball from ight end Brenden Bates during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken takes notes during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders resides a pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throw a pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns safety Christopher Edmonds takes part in a special teams drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns Jared Verse (8) runs a drill as teammates defensive end Julian Okwara, Khordae Sydnor, Alex Wright and Adin Huntington look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones and center Kingsley Eguakun walk off the field after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken makes joke about the construction noise as he gets ready to address the media after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken addresses the media after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson take part in a passing drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson take part in a passing drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea jumps for a catch during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns cornerback D'Angelo Ross tries to stop wide receiver Isaiah Bond during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams celebrates after a play during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Jimmy Haslam, Cleveland Browns owner, watches team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel wears number 8 as he takes part in a drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Gage Larvadain runs after a catch during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns tight end Joe Royer runs during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns running back Raheim Sanders tries to evade cornerback Myles Bryant during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken calls out to his players during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signals before the snap during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders readies a pass Dduring team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman, right, runs after a reception during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins tries to get away from cornerback D'Angelo Ross as defensive end Alex Wright and linebacker Nathaniel Watson look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks to pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hands off during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns safety Christopher Edmonds tries to knock the ball from ight end Brenden Bates during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken takes notes during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders resides a pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throw a pass during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns safety Christopher Edmonds takes part in a special teams drill during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns Jared Verse (8) runs a drill as teammates defensive end Julian Okwara, Khordae Sydnor, Alex Wright and Adin Huntington look on during team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones and center Kingsley Eguakun walk off the field after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken makes joke about the construction noise as he gets ready to address the media after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
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Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken addresses the media after team OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns in Berea, Ohio on June 2, 2026.
(Mike Cardew, Akron Beacon Journal)
What specialists are onCleveland Browns' 90-man roster entering 2026 training camp?
Corey Bojorquez, P:17 games played, 91 punts, 45.8 average, 36.8 net, 11 touchbacks, 23 inside the 20 in 2025
Nik Constantinou, P:In Canadian Football League in 2025
Andre Szmyt, K:17 games played, 25 of 26 PATs, 24 of 27 FGs, long of 55 yards
What is main 2026 training camp storyline for Cleveland Browns special teams?
The questions aren't really about the specialists this year, although Bojorquez is coming off his worst season in his Browns tenure. Szmyt's established himself in his first season with the Browns, despite a rocky beginning, as a reliable kicker. Same with Sunahara, who received All-Pro votes. The questions for new special teams coordinator Byron Storer are about who will return kicks and punts. Well, the latter feels like it's pretty much answered by rookie KC Concepcion. The kickoff return specialist has a variety of options, includingMalachi CorleyandDylan Sampson, the two leaders from a year ago.
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Cleveland Browns special teamer to keep an eye on during 2026 training camp
Szmyt was the unknown quantity coming into training camp in 2025. He was still unknown when he got the job overDustin Hopkinsat the end of the preseason. Szmyt's first season couldn't have started any more ignominious, with him missing a critical PAT and potential go-ahead field goal in the opener against theCincinnati Bengals. It ended with a flourish — a game-winning field goal to beat the Bengals. Between those games, he only missed two more kicks, while also kicking a game-winner against theGreen Bay Packers. As training camp 2026 gets ready to begin, Szmyt gets a chance to back up that first season.
How do Browns special teams emerge from 2026 training camp?
Szmyt, Bojorquez and Sunahara assure the Browns aren't breaking in someone new along with a new coordinator. Concepcion will have to deal with the challenge of being a rookie adjusting to fielding punts from NFL punters. There's also the question of who ultimately ends up fielding kicks. How Storer utilizes the kickoff rule will also be interesting to see unfold, but that won't really show itself until the opener.
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