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FILE - Ohio State's Bill Willis, who went on to a stellar pro career with the Cleveland Browns, poses in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1944. During a field trip, Wednesday, June, 15, 2022, the Browns listened intently to a presentation about Browns Hall of Famers Willis and Marion Motley, who along with Kenny Washington and Woodie Stroke broke pro football's color barrier in the 1940s. (AP Photo/File)
Browns learn of 'forgotten' players at Hall of Fame tour

By Tom Withers Jun. 15, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns' D'Ernest Johnson walks off the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility May 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Johnson agreed to terms Saturday, June 4, 2022, on a one-year contract with the Browns worth up to $2.43 million. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Running back D'Ernest Johnson, Browns agree to 1-year deal

By Tom Withers Jun. 04, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson runs through a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Watson on field with Browns as legal storm swirls around QB

By Tom Withers May. 25, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey (8) defends during an NCAA college football game against TCU, on Oct. 24, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. Lacking depth on the defensive line, the Browns took Oklahoma tackle Perrion Winfrey in the fourth round (No. 108). The 6-foot-4, 290-pounder spent two seasons with the Sooners after being rated the nation's top junior college player. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Browns check boxes, add talent in draft but Mayfield lingers

By Tom Withers Apr. 30, 2022 08:21 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) stretches before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward has agreed to a five-year, $100.5 million contract extension with the team, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday, April 18, 2022.(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
AP source: Browns, CB Ward agree on $100M contract extension

By Tom Withers Apr. 18, 2022 03:11 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates a touchdown during the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. Several teams are scrambling to find a quarterback. Some of those, including Carolina, New Orleans and Cleveland, have been in discussions with Watson, who sat out last season. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Deshaun Watson changes mind, QB accepts trade to join Browns

By Tom Withers Mar. 18, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt rushes in on the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Tomlin's leadership guides Steelers to unlikely playoff spot

By Will Graves Jan. 10, 2022 01:25 PM EST

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips celebrates sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns close season with 21-16 win over Burrow-less Bengals

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2022 04:14 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 11:51 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) scores a touchdown in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) after catching a pass in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Browns place Pro Bowl corner Ward on COVID-19 reserve list

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2022 12:35 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) play against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Myles Garrett doesn't want Jadeveon Clowney chasing quarterbacks and wrecking games with anyone else or anywhere else. “I want him here,” Garrett said.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
No ending: Garrett pushing DE Clowney to re-sign with Browns

By Tom Withers Jan. 07, 2022 03:48 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates with outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Game 17 in NFL brings playoff race, record-breaking wrinkles

By Dave Campbell Jan. 07, 2022 02:49 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals resting QB Burrow for Browns' finale before playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:08 PM EST

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

Baltimore Ravens' Josh Johnson (15) looks to throw against Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson (91) during the fist half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Hendrickson, 3 other Bengals starters placed on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2022 07:02 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)
Battered Mayfield, listless Browns lose to Steelers, 26-14

By Dan Scifo Jan. 04, 2022 01:57 AM 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

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan huddles into a blanket while watching the team warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1/3/2022

Jan. 03, 2022 07:05 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle (13) scores past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Depleted Steelers focus on stopping Chubb, Browns run game

By Dan Scifo Dec. 31, 2021 05:10 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) dives into the endzone for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts, Raiders hope to clear up AFC's muddled playoff chase

By Michael Marot Dec. 30, 2021 05:18 PM EST