Tuesday was the first day of Organized Team Activities as the Cleveland Browns met in Berea for the voluntary workouts. The turnout was great, for the second season in a row, as the players seem excited about getting 2023 off to a hot start.
Also excited are the fans — who are ready for some action. While the workouts in shorts don't typically scream "fast-paced," those of us who love the game are just happy to see the stars get back to work.
That excitement was seen throughout the day on social media and we've collected some of the best tweets from day 1 of Browns OTAs
The Elijah Moore connection
Elijah Moore was one of the biggest offseason additions, so naturally, it was exciting to see No. 8 in action for the first time in Cleveland. Heck, even a simple route could get the blood flowing.
4 ➡️ 8 on target 🎯 pic.twitter.com/kqI0mKHD4s
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 23, 2023
Moore also showed off his shiftiness at times, reminding us how dangerous he can be in the open field.
Deshaun Watson to Elijah Moore is going to be a special duo in 2023 #DawgPound.
— Tyler Johnson (@T_johnson_TJ) May 23, 2023
Via the @Browns pic.twitter.com/FQDtL7LEUf
What about the other Browns receivers?
Rookie receiver Cedric Tillman also made it to social media as fans were excited to see him in action with Watson.
the rook got right to work 🔥@Ctillman04 | #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/bzT4FRz0Rc
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 23, 2023
Not to be outdone, second-year receiver Mike Harley turned in the catch of the day.
never lost sight of it@deshaunwatson | @MikeHarleyjr pic.twitter.com/BibpAD00fG
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 23, 2023
New faces on defense
Not long after the draft, Cleveland traded for Za'Darius Smith from the Minnesota Vikings and he was seen in his new threads on Tuesday. Smith is now wearing No. 99 and seems to be thrilled to get to work in Berea.
New defensive end Za’Darius Smith on the first day of OTAs #DawgPound.
— Faithful Dawgs Podcast (@FDPodcastCLE) May 23, 2023
📸 @TheMattStarkey pic.twitter.com/BfJx8cYooz
We also got out first look at Juan Thornhill, who has been a vocal leader already this offseason.
can we fire up the radar gun for tonight's first pitch? @CleGuardians@Juan_Thornhill | #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/iDBkivfc4Z
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 23, 2023
Juan Thornhill kept having fun
He continued to have fun after the sessions, even throwing out the first pitch for the Guardians.
brought the heat@Juan_Thornhill | @CleGuardians pic.twitter.com/i7qgD1Mion
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 23, 2023
Pic collage round-up from Day 1 of Browns OTAs
The Browns also tweeted out some photos from the day.
it was a good day to have a good day ☀️😎
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 23, 2023
📸: https://t.co/fxPjPcLF51 pic.twitter.com/tVVOF9SHrF
While the Faithful Dawgs Podcast showed us all the new players.
Free agent additions:
— Faithful Dawgs Podcast (@FDPodcastCLE) May 23, 2023
- WR Marquise Goodwin
- S Rodney McLeod
- S Juan Thornhill
- DT Maurice Hurst
📸 @TheMattStarkey #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/H60REFRnnD