Joshua Dobbs
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) catches a pass from quarterback Jacoby Brissett for a touchdown with Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Tre Flowers (33) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Quite the catch: WR Cooper has been everything Browns hoped

By Tom Withers Nov. 03, 2022 06:35 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada watches as players go through drills during an NFL football practice at rookie minicamp, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada believes the NFL's 30th-ranked offense is getting close to busting out. The question, however, if it will be in enough time to salvage the season or Canada's long-term prospects with the organization. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, FIle)
Embattled Steelers OC Canada: scoring issues 'all me'

By Will Graves Oct. 27, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

New England Patriots defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale holds his shoulder after injuring it while playing against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Brissett, Browns handed most lopsided loss of season by Pats

By Brian Dulik Oct. 16, 2022 07:04 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7), right, warms up beside Deshaun Watson prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
QB Deshaun Watson leaves Browns as NFL suspension begins

By Tom Withers Aug. 30, 2022 03:31 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Fields throws 3 TD passes in half, Bears edge Browns 21-20

By Tom Withers Aug. 27, 2022 10:26 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) throws a touchdown pass as Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (77) pressures during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Steelers QB Rudolph upbeat despite seemingly long odds

By Will Graves Aug. 25, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Backup QBs Dobbs, Minshew shine, Eagles edge Browns 21-20

By Tom Withers Aug. 21, 2022 04:21 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

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson, right, and Jacoby Brissett look to pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns backup QB Brissett moves into Watson's starting spot

By Tom Withers Aug. 13, 2022 05:16 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 during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
AP sources: Decision in Watson discipline case coming Monday

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 31, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Waiting game: Watson, Browns open camp as NFL ruling looms

By Tom Withers Jul. 27, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson enters a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson's first offseason program with the Cleveland Browns is the first chance for the controversial quarterback to meet new teammates. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Watson embraced by teammates in Browns' offseason program

By Tom Withers Apr. 20, 2022 06:10 PM EDT

FILE -Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. (33) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. Safety Ronnie Harrison is coming back to the Cleveland Browns for at least another season, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Friday, April 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Browns agree with QB Dobbs, S Harrison on 1-year contracts

By Tom Withers Apr. 08, 2022 08:24 PM EDT

Steelers hit free agency with a little money, a lot of need

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:45 PM EST
PITTSBURGH STEELERS (9-7-1) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Joe Haden, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, TE Eric Ebron, CB Ahkello Witherspoon, G Trai Turner, S...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a pass during the first half of the team's Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers backup QBs shined in HOF game win against Dallas

By Dan Scifo Aug. 08, 2021 04:55 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Darian Thompson (23) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during the first half of the Pro Football Hall of Fame NFL preseason game Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Steelers use strong 2nd half to beat Cowboys 16-3

By Barry Wilner Aug. 05, 2021 10:59 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris carries the ball next to safety Tre Norwood during an NFL football training camp Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Rookie Harris' task: Improve Steelers' NFL-worst run game

By Dan Scifo Aug. 03, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass during the team's NFL mini-camp football practice in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
New Steelers OC Canada to lean on Roethlisberger, run game

By Dan Scifo Jun. 15, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (53) snaps the ball and blocks for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Pittsburgh, in this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, file photo. The Steelers have the 24th overall pick in the draft and could use it to find a replacement for longtime Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey, who retired during the offseason. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Steelers have plenty to shop for with 24th overall pick

By Will Graves Apr. 23, 2021 03:53 PM EDT