Joel Bitonio
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:02 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 17-yard touchdown pass ahead New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:01 PM EST

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) celebrates an interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Steelers still eyeing playoffs as Browns visit in finale

By Will Graves Jan. 05, 2023 05:37 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Deshaun Watson practicing, not talking ahead of Browns debut

By Tom Withers Nov. 30, 2022 01:54 PM EST

FILE - Snow covers the field at Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The NFL is monitoring the weather and has contingency plans in place in the event a lake-effect snowstorm hitting the Buffalo disrupts the Bills ability to host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
NFL shifts Bills' game vs. Browns to Detroit due to storm

By John Wawrow Nov. 17, 2022 01:34 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball with Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Nick Chubb picking up yards, admirers with every run

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2022 06:26 PM EST

Cleveland Browns place kicker Cade York (3) celebrates with Cleveland Browns long snapper Charley Hughlett (47) after kicking a field goal against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns sign long snapper Hughlett to 4-year extension

By Tom Withers Oct. 28, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) avoids Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brissett making most of final weeks as Browns starting QB

By Tom Withers Oct. 27, 2022 05:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) dives for extra yardage against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Damarion Williams (22) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns fuming, frustrated following another close loss

By Tom Withers Oct. 24, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95), left, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe, right, during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Both QBs try to rebound when Ravens host Cleveland

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Browns Pro Bowl right guard Wyatt Teller will miss Sunday's game in Baltimore with a left calf strain, an injury that could slow the NFL-leading rushing attack as Cleveland tries to snap a three-game losing streak. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns RG Teller likely out against Ravens with calf injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 19, 2022 01:41 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) walks from the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns doomed by missed FGs, tackles in loss to Chargers

By Tom Withers Oct. 09, 2022 07:04 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. Garrett returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, for the first time since being injured in a car accident last week, when he lost control of his Porsche while speeding. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns' All-Pro Garrett back practicing after car crash

By Tom Withers Oct. 05, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett leaves the field after the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Browns defensive star stayed home to rest and recover from multiple injuries suffered in a frightening car crash as his status for Cleveland's game on Sunday in Atlanta remains in doubt. Garrett was not at the team's facility Wednesday, Sept.28, 2022, two days after the All-Pro rolled over his Porsche in a single-car accident on a rural road near home. He suffered a sprained shoulder, strained biceps, cuts and bruises in the wreck. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Garrett back with Browns, cited for speeding following crash

By Tom Withers Sep. 29, 2022 12:23 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. The Browns defensive star stayed home to rest and recover from multiple injuries suffered in a frightening car crash as his status for Cleveland's game on Sunday in Atlanta remains in doubt. Garrett was not at the team's facility Wednesday, Sept.28, 2022, two days after the All-Pro rolled over his Porsche in a single-car accident on a rural road near home. He suffered a sprained shoulder, strained biceps, cuts and bruises in the wreck. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' Garrett rests from crash, status vs Falcons unclear

By Tom Withers Sep. 28, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett scrambles for a short gain during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns in good hands with Brissett while Watson suspended

By Tom Withers Sep. 23, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receivers Amari Cooper (2) and Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) celebrate after Cooper caught a touchdown pass against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Ragged rivals: Browns, Steelers meet with teams struggling

Sep. 21, 2022 12:53 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Garrett not practicing, status for Steelers unknown

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2022 01:53 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches his team play against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns make same mistakes, suffer inexcusable loss to Jets

By Tom Withers Sep. 19, 2022 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio stands on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. Amid a multitude of missteps, there's one statistic that underscores the Browns' misery since their expansion reboot in 1999 better than any other. They're 1-21-1 in openers. All-Pro left guard Bitonio couldn't help but smile when asked where winning an opener is on his bucket list. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Opening weak: Browns have history of failure to start season

By Tom Withers Sep. 08, 2022 04:14 PM EDT