Sheldon Richardson
FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) prepares for an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. Days after adding free agent end Jadeveon Clowney, the Browns terminated defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson's contract after two seasons. Richardson's release is surprising. He's played well since joining the Browns before the 2019 season.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Browns release veteran DT Richardson in salary-cap move

By Tom Withers Apr. 16, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts linebacker Anthony Walker (54) runs to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. Free agent linebacker Anthony Walker agreed to sign a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Cleveland, which has improved its secondary, pass rush and linebacking corps this week in free agency. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Browns continue defensive makeover, add Walker, Jackson

By Tom Withers Mar. 19, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns, Mayfield expecting to build upon 2020 successes

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2021 06:44 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey walks on the field after an NFL preseason football game between the Detroit Lions, in Cleveland. It doesn’t take Andy Reid long when he pops on film of the Browns for the head coach of the Chiefs to see the unmistakable thumbprint of former general manager John Dorsey in their style and personnel. Probably because Reid still sees it on his own team, too. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns, Chiefs bear unmistakable thumbprint of their ex-GM

By Dave Skretta Jan. 13, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns finally practice, roster still unsettled for Steelers

By Tom Withers Jan. 08, 2021 02:38 PM EST

Browns facing win-and-in scenario against rival Steelers

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 01:02 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (12-3) at CLEVELAND (10-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Browns by 10 RECORD VS....

Cleveland Browns' Malcolm Smith (56) tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns fumble away first shot at playoffs amid wild weekend

By Tom Withers Dec. 28, 2020 05:40 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' B.J. Goodson, right, and Malcolm Smith, left, tackle New York Giants' Evan Engram, center, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Browns to face Jets team that has finally achieved liftoff

By Tom Withers Dec. 23, 2020 05:38 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Olivier Vernon (54) tackles New York Giants' Wayne Gallman (22) with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Browns inch closer to ending playoff absence with road win

By Tom Withers Dec. 21, 2020 04:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Chris Hubbard (74) warms up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Cleveland. Versatile offensive lineman Hubbard's season is likely over after he suffered a serious knee injury early in a win over the New York Giants on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns' Hubbard to miss 'significant time' with knee injury

By Tom Withers Dec. 21, 2020 02:37 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Jarvis Landry (80) catches a pass for a touchdown as New York Giants' Isaac Yiadom (27) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Mayfield, Browns move closer to playoffs, top Giants 20-6

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 20, 2020 11:19 PM EST

Browns lose RG Hubbard, who was filling in for Teller

Dec. 20, 2020 09:29 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns lost right guard Chris Hubbard to a knee injury after he started in place of the injured Wyatt Teller. ...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:22 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (94) celebrates after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/29/2020

Nov. 29, 2020 01:40 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Big hit: Browns star Garrett on COVID list, out for Eagles

By Tom Withers Nov. 20, 2020 10:10 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) tosses the ball to running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
With Chubb, Hunt leading way, Browns cutting playoff path

By Tom Withers Nov. 16, 2020 03:23 PM EST

Fans line up before the gates open at Heinz Field for an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 11:42 AM EDT

El wide receiver de los Browns de Cleveland Odell Beckham Jr. se abre paso entre los defensores de los Cowboys de Dallas en su camino a la zona de anotación para un touchdown hacia el final de la segunda mitad del duelo del domingo 4 de octubre de 2020, en Arlington, Texas. (AP Foto/Michael Ainsworth)
Beckham's 3-TD outing may signal return for Browns' star

By Tom Withers Oct. 08, 2020 03:39 PM EDT