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Browns' Boston, Bengals' Howell Vie for Starting Roles

7/6/2026

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The offseason series spotlights Browns rookie receiver Denzel Boston and Bengals rookie edge rusher Cashius Howell as starting-job contenders.
Boston posted 60 catches and over 800 yards each college season and could compete with KC Concepcion for the Browns’ WR2 spot.
Howell recorded 11.5 sacks and 41 pressures in college and could challenge Boye Mafe for the Bengals’ starting edge position.

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Story summary

The offseason series spotlights Browns rookie receiver Denzel Boston and Bengals rookie edge rusher Cashius Howell as starting-job contenders.
Boston posted 60 catches and over 800 yards each college season and could compete with KC Concepcion for the Browns’ WR2 spot.
Howell recorded 11.5 sacks and 41 pressures in college and could challenge Boye Mafe for the Bengals’ starting edge position.