Cleveland Browns’ Offseason Minicamp Welcomes Veteran Pass Rusher Josh Paschal
The Cleveland Browns are holding their mandatory minicamp this week, and among the participants is veteran defensive end Josh Paschal, who is currently on a tryout basis. Paschal, a 2022 second-round pick of the Detroit Lions, was released by Detroit last month after missing the entire 2023 season due to back surgery.
Paschal’s NFL journey began with promise. Over his first three seasons, he appeared in 36 games for the Lions, recording 62 tackles and five sacks. His absence last year due to surgery was a setback, but his participation in Cleveland’s minicamp signals continued interest from NFL teams in his potential contribution on the defensive line.
The Browns’ minicamp features a total of 11 players on tryouts, as reported by Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. Alongside Paschal, the group includes wide receiver Keith Kirkwood, running back Sincere McCormick, safety Patrick McMorris, cornerback Keenan Garber, safety JT Woods, defensive tackle Fatoma Mulbah, defensive end Markees Watts, tackle Tyler McLellan, center Joe Michalski, and defensive tackle Jacob Sykes.
For Cleveland, these tryouts represent an opportunity to evaluate talent ahead of the regular season. The Browns, coming off a playoff appearance, are looking to bolster depth across multiple positions. Paschal’s experience and pass-rushing ability could be particularly valuable if he can return to pre-injury form.
The minicamp runs through Thursday and includes both on-field drills and classroom sessions. It marks the final scheduled on-field activity of Cleveland’s offseason program before training camp begins in late July.
As teams finalize their rosters, players like Paschal are hoping to make a strong impression in limited time. His NFL future may depend on how quickly he can regain the form that made him a second-round pick just two years ago.
