Jimmy Haslam III
FILE - FirstEnergy Stadium before an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, Ohio, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. The Cleveland Browns and FirstEnergy reached an agreement to end their stadium naming rights agreement after 10 years. Terms and conditions of the agreement were not disclosed Thursday, April 13, 2023. The stadium will return to its previous name: Cleveland Browns Stadium. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Browns end agreement with FirstEnergy, change stadium name

By Tom Withers Apr. 13, 2023 12:25 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy, left, and Dee Haslam look on during the NFL football team's training camp, on July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam are in talks to buy a minority stake in the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Haslams, who have explored interest in buying other pro teams in the past, are interested in the 25% share currently held by Marc Lasry, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
AP Source: Browns owners seeking share of NBA's Bucks

By Tom Withers Feb. 10, 2023 05:08 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield takes questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
New quarterbacks not working out across NFL this season

By Stephen Whyno And Michael Marot Nov. 10, 2022 06:51 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. Deshaun Watson returned to the Browns' training facility Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, the quarterback's next step in his potential return from an NFL suspension. Watson, banned for 11 games for alleged sexual misconduct after being accused by women in Texas of lewd actions during massage therapy sessions, has been away from the Browns since Aug. 30.(AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Deshaun Watson to start vs. Texans after suspension, GM says

By Tom Withers Nov. 02, 2022 11:19 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper speaks to the media after the firing of NFL football head coach Matt Rhule in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Dan Snyder and other billionaires who own the NFL's teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. An attorney who was arrested for throwing a water bottle at Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam at the end of a home game last month has been charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct by intoxication. Jeffrey Miller, 51, of Rocky River, is scheduled to appear in Cleveland Municipal Court on Oct. 20. A message seeking comment was left with Miller on Friday, Oct. 7. He was charged on Thursday. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Lawyer charged in bottle throwing incident at Browns game

Oct. 07, 2022 12:06 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) leaps out of a tackle attempt by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17

By Tom Withers Sep. 22, 2022 11:38 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam watches after the New York Jets recovered an onside kick during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam was struck by a plastic bottle thrown from the stands Sunday as he walked on the sideline after the New York Jets rallied to take the lead in the closing seconds. The Jets won 31-30. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Fan arrested for allegedly throwing bottle at Browns owner

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield passes under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Browns follow formula to win opener, go 1-0 without Watson

By Tom Withers Sep. 12, 2022 04:54 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, that Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Delay of game: Watson suspension has Browns' plans on hold

By Tom Withers Aug. 23, 2022 03:00 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, right, watches as quarterback Jacoby Brissett participates in a drill during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns trusting QB Brissett while Watson serves suspension

By Tom Withers Aug. 19, 2022 06:00 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson greet each other during a joint practice at NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Berea, Ohio,. Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game unpaid suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Watson suspension delays payoff on Browns' big gamble for QB

By Tom Withers Aug. 18, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, that Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns' Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, fined $5 million

By Tom Withers Aug. 18, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hands off to running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Goodell: NFL appeal of Watson suspension 'right thing to do'

By Tom Withers Aug. 09, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns in limbo while QB Deshaun Watson's saga shifts again

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (4) and Jacoby Brissett (7) laugh during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns get some clarity on Deshaun Watson, await closure

By Tom Withers Aug. 01, 2022 07:44 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Fans debate Watson's 6-game suspension for assault claims

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 01, 2022 06:14 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (4) and Jacoby Brissett (7) jog during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, August 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson was suspended for six games on Monday after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.” (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs appeal

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 01, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Browns head to camp unsure of Deshaun Watson's availability

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:12 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, on, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. Mayfield's rocky run with Cleveland officially ended Wednesday, July 6, 2022, with the Browns trading the divisive quarterback and former No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
Browns finally trade Mayfield, send quarterback to Panthers

By Tom Withers Jul. 06, 2022 02:04 PM EDT