Nick Pedone· Aug 26, 2026
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.
“Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond and Tylan Wallace are very likely to make this roster.”
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- Roster Spot CallsTylan WallaceCleveland BrownsAug 26, 2026
Tylan Wallace to make the roster
“Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond and Tylan Wallace are very likely to make this roster.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsJerry JeudyCleveland BrownsAug 26, 2026
Jerry Jeudy to make the roster
“Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond and Tylan Wallace are very likely to make this roster.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsIsaiah BondCleveland BrownsAug 26, 2026
Isaiah Bond to make the roster
“Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond and Tylan Wallace are very likely to make this roster.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsDenzel BostonCleveland BrownsAug 26, 2026
Denzel Boston to make the roster
“Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond and Tylan Wallace are very likely to make this roster.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Roster Spot CallsK.C. ConcepcionCleveland BrownsAug 26, 2026
K.C. Concepcion to make the roster
“Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Isaiah Bond and Tylan Wallace are very likely to make this roster.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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