Ben Poulin

Ben Poulin

Joined: May 31, 2025

Ben is a Contributor at Factory of Sadness covering Cleveland Browns breaking news, history, and fandom. In addition to sports journalism, he also writes novels and short stories. He is an Army veteran, and when not writing, operates a vineyard.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, right, smiles as he answers questions while general manager Andrew Berry looks on during Watson's introductory press conference at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea.

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Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) takes a handoff from quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Jun 12, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) walks off the field during mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Jun 10, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski calls a play during minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Oct 17, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up before the game between the Browns and the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Jun 12, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) works out during mini camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea (37) pushes for yards against cornerback Anthony Kendall (44) during practice at NFL minicamp, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) watches quarterback Dillon Gabriel (5) during day two of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Diontae Johnson (16) walks off the field after practice at NFL minicamp, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Nov 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) tries to make a catch but drooped the ball against th Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL Week 7 game at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland October 20, 2024. The Bengals won 21-14.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) chats with quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) and quarterback Joe Flacco (15) during practice at NFL minicamp, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. [Jeff Lange/Beacon Journal]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) heads off the field after the first day of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

May 9, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) runs with the ball during rookie minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) against the Cleveland Browns during their football game on Saturday December 25, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) is all smiles as he reflects on his first day of practice during a press conference before day two of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.