Commanders fans that couldn't wait to see life after Dan Snyder will have to wait a little longer.
Severe weather is making its way through the Cleveland area, which has delayed kickoff of the Week 1 preseason contest. Prior to the lightning, Sam Howell was getting set to make his preseason debut as he tries to win the starting job over Jacoby Brissett heading into opening week of the regular season.
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On the flip side, the Browns are entering their second contest of the preseason after walking away victorious against the Jets at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Unfortunately for the Browns, this is their second delay in as many weeks, after the lights went out during the second half in Canton.
Deshaun Watson was expected to get the start as Cleveland continues to work towards their season opener against a divisional foe — Cincinnati Bengals — in just a few weeks.
This contest has lacked intrigue in comparison to Friday night's other games, but Dorian Thompson-Robinson's presence should make this one worth staying up for whenever it resumes.
The Sporting News is tracking weather updates in Cleveland as fans await kickoff of the Commanders and Browns.
Browns vs. Commanders weather updates
(All times eastern.)
8:38 p.m. — We have an end to the delay in sight. The game is set to begin at about 8:46 p.m. ET after a 10-minute warmup.
#Browns #Commanders will get underway after a 10-minute warmup. Expected kickoff is 8:46 pm pic.twitter.com/wzKwsy0kmr
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 12, 2023
8:16 p.m. — Skies are clearing up, but don't put on a happy face just yet. Lightning has to still depart Cleveland before we can schedule a kickoff.
Skies are brightening at the Northwest corner of Cleveland #Browns Stadium. The delay has been about 38 minutes so far pic.twitter.com/IrwsWoNZeY
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 12, 2023
7:59 p.m. — Weather continues to wreak havoc in Cleveland, as the delay continues into the 8 p.m. ET hour.
Still pouring. #Browns #Commanders still in a weather delay. It’s been 20 mins pic.twitter.com/JYNixVI287
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) August 11, 2023
7:40 p.m. — Kickoff was originally slated for 7:30 p.m. ET, but that came and went without any on-field action. Instead, the action took place in the sky as lightning put the contest into a weather delay. Unless it clears soon, this game is more likely to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT.
Tonight's kickoff time has been delayed due to weather. We'll keep you posted with any updates.
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) August 11, 2023
