Cleveland.com reporter Mary Kay Cabot indicated the deal is close, with dates to be finalized. If finalized, Browns and Bills players will participate in joint sessions designed to replicate game-day competition in a controlled environment.
Joint practices have become more common as the NFL reduced the preseason from four games to three. Teams value the reps these sessions provide for starters while reducing the risk of injury that can come with full-speed preseason play.
For the Bills and Browns, the anticipated setup would likely include one or two joint practices followed by a later preseason game between the two teams. This arrangement would give both coaching staffs concentrated opportunities to evaluate combinations and schemes against a peer squad.
The move aligns with broader preseason planning as clubs finalize schedules and seek collaborative opportunities for practice heat and competition, while still prioritizing player health and development ahead of the regular season.
