Cleveland Browns OTAs: Nick Chubb At The Podium And The Defense Harmonizing

The Cleveland Browns are nearing the end of voluntary OTAs. Wednesday provided plenty of content at the podium for interviews and a few scattered practice clips as well.

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball against Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports / Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Prior to taking the field for practice in Berea on Wednesday, the Cleveland Browns held several pressers with the media. Running backs coach Duce Staley got things started prior to head coach Kevin Stefanski and running back Nick Chubb stepping up to the mics.

Following those pressers, the players took to the field and per usual, had some fun while doing it.

Here are the sights and sounds from Wednesday:

Duce Staley shouts out a congratulations for Kevin Stefanski on his contract extension.

Coach Staley had to give out congrats where they're due 👏 pic.twitter.com/LzIlV62ar1

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 5, 2024

HC Kevin Stefanski discusses the contract extensions for both himself and GM Andrew Berry.

excited to keep working 💪 pic.twitter.com/PrlxwkKZue

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 5, 2024

Running back Nick Chubb is motivated and working hard to get better.

never count out @NickChubb pic.twitter.com/t8zml0sqJr

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 5, 2024

The chemistry on defense is off the charts. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Greg Newsome II and Ogbo Okoronkwo look to prove their perfect harmony.

angelic harmonies ✨😂@gnewsii x @j_owuu x @OgboOkoronkwo pic.twitter.com/MKJlo0nNmj

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 5, 2024

Safety Ronnie Hickman breaks up Jameis Winston's pass intended for tight end Giovanni Ricci.

Rocket power 🚀@asvprocket_ | #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/8jhQFEX0Lz

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 5, 2024

Several players pose for pictures together, including wide receivers Cedric Tillman and Elijah Moore.

put that on great vibes and great team chemistry pic.twitter.com/dxkEYRzlvr

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 5, 2024

Quarterback Deshaun Watson continues the OTA trend of wearing a headband.

headband 4️⃣ @deshaunwatson | #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/oTiU4YhUn4

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 5, 2024

The defensive line gathers around Ogbo Okoronkwo for a between drill freestyle.

OTAs are for perfecting football technique and freestyle ability 😅@OgboOkoronkwo | #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/FhPuXdJHoZ

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 5, 2024

Mike Vrabel continues to be an asset on the practice field.

Another day of Mike Vrabel helping give some looks on defense during #Browns OTAs pic.twitter.com/MVcMGlkMQo

— 𝚂𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚛 𝙶𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚗 (@Spencito_) June 5, 2024

Jerome Ford, Jamari Thrash and Cedric Tillman were some of the players getting kick returner reps on Wednesday.

First time we've seen the new kickoff out here during OTA's. Jerome Ford, Jamaica Thrash, Cedric Tillman and Ahmarean Brown got reps as returnees for #Browns pic.twitter.com/fYcuGxzt8b

— 𝚂𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚛 𝙶𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚗 (@Spencito_) June 5, 2024

Thursday's OTA session will be the conclusion of voluntary OTAs this offseason. Mandatory veteran minicamp will be the next stage, beginning on June 11th.

There will most certainly be some familiar faces at minicamp who have not been present for OTAs.