BEREA, Ohio – No matter what happened in the Giants' joint practice with the Cleveland Browns, coach Joe Judge would have said the team has a lot to work on. But the players seem unanimous in their excitement that for a couple of days they can work on it here, on an unfamiliar field in a different city against a team that isn't wearing the same uniform.
"It was great. It was great," safety Logan Ryan said. "I've been part of a few joint practices in my career. I think they're great, different stimulus, taking the show on the road, dealing with different pressures and stuff like that. (They're) kind of like the road games, so you've got to bring your own energy. I think we did a good job today. We won some, we lost some, but it's practice, you learn from it. Nobody was perfect today on both sides. Come back tomorrow and make the adjustments."
"I always say we could be better, but it was just good to get out here to compete against some other guys," said tight end Evan Engram, who was arguably the Giants' most productive offensive player. "Definitely higher intensity. Felt like more was on the line going into this. It's like a little mini game, getting live reps. I thought we did some things well. We've definitely got to get back to the hotel and look at the film and clean up the things that we need to clean up."
Safety Jabrill Peppers returned to the fields where he spent his first two NFL seasons after the Browns selected him in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
"It felt good," Peppers said. "It felt good to compete against someone other than our team as well, so I'm glad about that."
Check out must-see photos from the joint practices between the Giants and Browns in Cleveland.
Sterling Shepard (3)
James Bradberry (24)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass against Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tae Crowder (48)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge, left, talks with Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski during a joint NFL football practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Blake Martinez (54)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Kenny Golladay (19)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass agianst the Cleveland Browns during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Logan Ryan (23)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass against the New York Giants during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari runs through a drill against the Cleveland Browns during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Reggie Ragland (55)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge directs his team during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants center Jonotthan Harrison (64) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
Logan Ryan (23)
Logan Ryan (23)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Reggie Ragland (55)
Logan Ryan (23)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Oshane Ximines (53)
Oshane Ximines (53)
James Bradberry (24)
Oshane Ximines (53)
Blake Martinez (54)
Niko Lalos (57)
Logan Ryan (23)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Blake Martinez (54)
Leonard Williams (99)
Xavier McKinney (29)
Madre Harper (45)
Austin Mack (81)
Nate Solder (76)
Alex Bachman (15)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Daniel Jones (8)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Daniel Jones (8)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44)
Kadarius Toney (89)
Leonard Williams (99), Saquon Barkley (26), Austin Johnson (98)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Leonard Williams (99), Saquon Barkley (26)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Kenny Golladay (19), Baker Mayfield (6), Sterling Shepard (3)
Kenny Golladay (19), Baker Mayfield (6), Sterling Shepard (3)
Kenny Golladay (19), Baker Mayfield (6), Sterling Shepard (3)
Riley Dixon (9)
A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
Saquon Barkley (26)
Nate Solder (76)
Carter Coughlin (49)
Andrew Thomas (78)
Jonotthan Harrison (64)
Kenny Golladay (19)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (44), Blake Hance (62)
Julian Love (20)
A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
Greedy Williams (26), Rodarius Williams (25)
New York Giants quarterback Brian Lewerke (6) under center during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
A look down the line of scrimmage during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (44) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Oshane Ximines (53) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (44) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez (54) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Corey Clement (30) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
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New York Giants linebacker Devante Downs (52)] and cornerback Madre Harper (45) make a tackle during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
*New York Giants tight end Cole Hikutini (48) makes a catch during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny (39) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Jake Hausmann (49) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks with Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski following a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks to his players before a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks with Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski following a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants offensenduring a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3)arrives for a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) arrives for a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Oshane Ximines (53) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (37) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Thursday August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
Giants Head Coach Joe Judge, Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski
Logan Ryan (23)
Adoree' Jackson (22)
James Bradberry (24)
Saquon Barkley (26)
James Bradberry (24)
Riley Dixon (9)
Carson Tinker (46)
Elijhaa Penny (39)
Devontae Booker (28)
Gary Brightwell (37)
Devante Downs (52)
Gary Brightwell (37)
Xavier McKinney (29), Darnay Holmes (30)
James Bradberry (24), Logan Ryan (23)
Logan Ryan (23)
James Bradberry (24), Logan Ryan (23)
Xavier McKinney (29), Darnay Holmes (30)
Chad Slade (62)
Jake Burton (70)
Ted Larsen (69)
David Moa (96)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Will Hernandez (71), Shane Lemieux (66)
Will Hernandez (71)
Austin Mack (81)
Alex Bachman (15)
Austin Mack (81)
Darius Slayton (86)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Matt Cole (83)
Matt Cole (83)
Sterling Shepard (3)
Austin Mack (81)
David Sills V (84)
Devontae Booker (28)
Elijhaa Penny (39)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Corey Clement (30)
Corey Clement (30)
Saquon Barkley (26)
Jonotthan Harrison (64)
Sterling Shepard (3)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge huddles with safety Jabrill Peppers (21) and defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Cam Brown (47) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants offensive line coach Rob Sale during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
The New York Giants offensive line works during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
The New York Giants offensive line works during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
The New York Giants offensive line works during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs thru drills during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) makes a catch during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) makes a catch during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (37) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) and Dante Pettis (13) celebrate a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) scores a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
=New York Giants cornerback Quincy Wilson (28), Logan Ryan (23) and Xavier McKinney (29) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Damion Willis (87) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) makes a touchdown catch during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks to his team during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge talks with New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) after scoring a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) after scoring a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) after scoring a touchdown during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers (21) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) during a NFL Training Camp joint practice at the Cleveland Browns practice facility on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio
New York Giants running back Corey Clement runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (84) and Dante Pettis (13) celebrate a touchdown during a joint NFL Training Camp practice with the Cleveland Browns on Friday August 20, 2021 in Berea, Ohio (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (28) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Cullen Gillaspia (36) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (37) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Corey Clement (30) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board (18) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Matt Cole (83) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith (82) catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny (39) runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) hands off to running back Saquon Barkley (26) during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones warms up during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Mike Glennon throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
The New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns line up during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge takes the field during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers reacts to the Cleveland Browns bench after a play during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during the team's joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley catches a pass during the team's joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard runs after a reception against the Cleveland Browns during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass next to Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, left, and New York Giants head coach Joe Judge shake hands during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver C.J. Board catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants tight end Cole Hikutini runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills makes a catch during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams warms up during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants center Jonotthan Harrison runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New York Giants offensive guard Jake Burton runs through a drill during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Joint practices are always conducted on a tightrope. Coaches want to see their players execute efficiently and aggressively, but not cross the line into gameday intensity. No tackling to the ground, no post-whistle shoving and jawing. Football players hit other young men for a living, but in this situation they must dial back and avoid hard tackles. And fighting is verboten. A brawl today ended a joint practice between the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders.
The Giants and Browns practiced forcefully but professionally.
"I actually expected it to be a little bit more chippier than it was," Engram said. "Guys respect each other, we know we're trying to get work, we're being smart. It's camp so obviously we're grinding, but we're also protecting each other. It was good comradery between the lines today."
Judge said the controlled collisions were no accident.
"We work that every day in practice," Judge said. "We call it our team tempo and when we say 'team tempo' we're playing fast and we're playing aggressive, but we're playing controlled. We're playing on our feet, we're not cut-blocking or taking someone to the ground. We're not live tackling all the way to the ground, we're not taking kill shots on players. You can thud up a runner if you're looking at him and he has the opportunity of avoiding you. We're not taking any kind of shots on a player or a defenseless player on the side, we'll tag off. We're going to thud the runner close to the line then let him finish and carry down the field so all our defensive players can finish in pursuit, as well."
Judge spoke to the media before today's workout and revealed the plan for the two practices.
"We're going to work some team blitz periods, a different mix of team run and play-action periods, some team two-minute periods, work a seven-on-seven," Judge said. "You'll see a mix of the offensive line and defensive lines in one-on-one scenarios, see some receivers and DB's in one-on-one type of drill periods. You'll see the tight ends, safeties, running backs going one-on-one in pass drills. You'll see punt and punt return emphasis today in the kicking game.
"Tomorrow will be kick and kick return emphasis in the kicking game, but these are all things that you can really go ahead and work with the other team and make sure you're on the same page. You talk about the tempo of the drill, the reps of the drill. It's something that goes all the way up to as late as last night, making sure that we're both on the same page in terms of the health of the team, who we have available in practice, to make sure we manage the reps for everybody involved, and that we get the most out of practice, but that we're smart with our players."
Each team both made and missed their share of plays, offensively and defensively. The Giants' two-minute drill at the end of practice was frustratingly short, while the Browns extended longer than the defense would have liked.
"We've got to stay on the field there," Engram said. "(We've) got to start better on the first play, got to keep it moving, kind of get in the rhythm. We've got to stay on the field."
"It was a good simulation," Ryan said. "Yeah, they did take a lot of time, but we tackled them in bounds, we did what we were supposed to do. He threw one up in the end, I don't know if he came down with it, don't know if he's sacked, it's hard in practice to really tell those. We got to run a lot of our defenses in the two-minute that we don't get to practice all the time, so it was good. You don't know what routes they're going to run. We're used to our offense. I've got a good tell of their playbook, but I don't know this playbook. So, just running our defense against these guys and it was a good two-minute."
One notable confrontation was Peppers, the 25th overall selection in 2017, covering tight end David Njoku, whom the Browns selected four spots later. The 6-4 Njoku jumped high to secure Baker Mayfield's pass above the helmet of the 5-10 Peppers.
"I probably could've jumped a little higher or been a couple more inches taller," Peppers said. "But it was a great ball, a great pitch and catch. That's why we're here, to get that work."
Peppers and Njoku engaged in some good-natured banter on the spot where they so often practiced together.
"He said, 'Just like old times,'" Peppers said. "That was funny. We were going back and forth, me and Baker, me and Njoku. So that's been fun, as well."
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