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4 takeaways from Day 5 of Browns training camp, including Harold Fannin Jr.
BEREA ― The pads came on for the Browns on Day 5 of training camp Aug. 3. It wasn't all the way back to "real" football, but it was a step in the right direction.
That's even though the Browns would be perfectly willing to mostly forget the way a lot of the day played out. Not that it was terrible, especially after very important medical diagnosis, but more a collection of mistakes that were clearly getting to coach Todd Monken at various points in practice.
As for the diagnosis the Browns caught a break with rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion not having anything serious after a right shoulder scare on one of the last plays of practice. Concepcion was shaken up when a defensive back knocked him down trying to get to the football, although a league source told the Beacon Journal he "just bumped it."
How Concepcion's shoulder is handled will be another thing to monitor when the Browns return for Day 6 on Aug. 4. For now, let's dive into a few takeaways and observations from Day 5.
It's Harold Fannin Jr. Day on Day 5 of Browns training camp
The Browns returned to going to the two-spot for much of practice as they had for the first three days of camp and most of the offseason. As part of the rotation, Deshaun Watson, with the No. 1s, and Dillon Gabriel were on one field while Shedeur Sanders and Taylen Green were on another.
What was noticeable from the field with the No. 1s was not so much Watson, who had a few more strong throws than he had at any point over the course of the first four days. Instead, it was the most pronounced work from tight end Harold Fannin Jr.
Whether ot not it was by designed, Fannin was fed the ball a lot during the course of the first hour of practice. That was on throws by both Watson and Gabriel, who we'll get to shortly.
Fannin has been returning from offseason surgery after his rookie year ended with a groin injury. Day 5 marked the first day in which he really stood out as a target.
Dillon Gabriel gets to work with No. 1 offensive line
Watson and Sanders remain the two quarterbacks most involved in the battle for the starting job. However, Gabriel just continues do a good job of throwing some of the objectively best passes in training camp.
Those passes aren't necessarily the deep throws that Gabriel was so criticized for avoiding during his six starts in 2025. However, he has been incredibly accurate on those slant and out routes.
The notable thing about Day 5 was that Gabriel seemed to get as much work with what has been No. 1 offensive personnel as he had at any point in training camp. There were plays where Quinshon Judkins was at running back and Fannin plus Blake Whiteheart were at tight end, three clear first-group players.
There was also the offensive line in front of Gabriel. He had multiple series with all or most of the No. 1 line, at least as it was constructed on this day: Dawand Jones at left tackle, Zion Johnson at left guard, Elgton Jenkins at center, KYT Leveston at right guard and Tytus Howard at right tackle.
Tylan Wallace turning heads at wide receiver
The two rookies, Concepcion and Denzel Boston, have been the big wide receiver winners through the first five practices. However, free-agent signee Tylan Wallace has really turned some heads the last couple of practices.
Wallace made the catch of the day on the next-to-last play of practice when he pulled in a wounded duck of a throw from Sanders on the left sideline. What made it even more impressive was cornerback D'Angelo Ross was blanketed over him at the time and he still caught the ball.
Wallace and Sanders have worked after practice previously, including one under the watchful eye of Sanders' father, Deion, on July 30. The Pro Football Hall of Famer made a point to pull Wallace aside after multiple plays and offer him up some pointers.
Wallace was signed after six seasons with the Baltimore Ravens this offseason. He's also expected to help with special teams.
Sloppy play marks first day of fully pads
The Browns were only out on the field for around 90 minutes or so for the first day in full pads. However, it was a day marked by a number of mistakes, some physical, others mental.
There were plenty of penalties, on both sides of the ball. There were alignment issues as well that precluded the Browns from getting to every play they had on the script.
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At one point as the offense couldn't get lined up right, Monken exasperatedly threw his arms into the air. Shortly after, the period ended and the Browns shifted into a special teams period.
The sloppy play, especially the penalties, have been somewhat of a constant through the first five days. The Browns are still in the install period, something they will be in through the eighth practice.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: 4 takeaways from Day 5 of Browns training camp, including Harold Fannin Jr.
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