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FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum warms-up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland, as quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, and head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, watch. Mayfield is skipping Cleveland's game on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, against the Cincinnati Bengals to have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Keenum will start for Mayfield in the season finale. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' No. 2 QB Keenum admires Mayfield's 'gutsiest' season

By Tom Withers Jan. 05, 2022 04:20 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield to undergo surgery, sit out season finale

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2022 02:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Roethlisberger, Steelers top Browns to stay in playoff mix

By Will Graves Jan. 03, 2022 11:51 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns 12/19/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 05:25 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, second from left, is stopped during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:19 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 12:41 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with teammates after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) runs a route during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, in this Wednesday, July 28, 2021, file photo. Beckham Jr.'s comeback is in its final days, but the Browns star wide receiver didn't commit to playing Sunday against the Chicago Bears. “We'll see,” Beckham said, shrugging his shoulders when pressed about his status for Cleveland's third game. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Rookie Fields making first NFL start as Bears visit Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 01:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is hurt trying to tackle Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tackle nearly costs Mayfield, Browns coaches urge caution

By Tom Withers Sep. 22, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, celebrates with Andy Janovich after Janovich scored a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
RIL at Brown 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 01:31 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) runs through a special teams drill against the New York Giants during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns get defensive regulars back as opener at KC nears

By Tom Withers Sep. 02, 2021 01:19 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, right, stands on the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mayfield throws touchdown pass, Browns beat Falcons 19-10

By Paul Newberry Aug. 29, 2021 11:11 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) talks with Jarvis Landry during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns' McKinley back after absence for personal reasons

By Tom Withers Aug. 24, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips, hits tight end Austin Hooper after a reception during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer via AP)
AP source: Browns' Phillips (biceps) could miss most of year

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2021 10:51 AM EDT

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)
Landry stars; Browns, Giants keep it cool in joint practice

By Tom Withers Aug. 19, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks on the field before an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs 1/17/2021

Jan. 17, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph (42) recovers a fumbled in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.(AP Photo/Don Wright)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1/10/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 08:38 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. After days of positive COVID-19 tests, disruptions and delays, the Browns found some normalcy and got to re-open their facility on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, to resume getting ready to play the Pittsburgh Steelers and possibly end a postseason drought stretching back to 2002. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns get to practice as 'weight' of Steelers game sinks in

By Tom Withers Jan. 01, 2021 05:38 PM EST

New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Browns' COVID contact players eligible to return Thursday

By Tom Withers Dec. 28, 2020 01:30 PM EST