Fourth-round running back Trevor Etienne muffed a punt in the first quarter, in a spot they’re looking for someone to claim.
Veteran special teamer Nick Scott actually ran into Etienne, knocking him off balance and into the ball.
The Browns recovered and scored a touchdown two plays later, with Browns starting quarterback Shedeur Sanders throwing his first preseason touchdown pass.
The Panthers are auditioning a number of players for return roles, among a lot of special teams turnover this offseason.
They also had multiple penalties on a kickoff coverage, and allowed a 30-yard punt return to start the second half, the kinds of mistakes they’re not in a position to afford.