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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) call signals against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Analysis: Backup QBs saw plenty of action in NFL playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 19, 2021 02:48 AM 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

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Off sofa, Browns' Stefanski to return after playoff absence

By Tom Withers Jan. 11, 2021 05:22 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) scores on a 40-yard pass play with Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph (42) and Robert Jackson, rear, defending during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
End of an era? Steelers facing big questions after loss

By Will Graves Jan. 11, 2021 01:46 AM EST

Cleveland Browns strong safety Karl Joseph (42) recovers a fumbled in the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021.(AP Photo/Don Wright)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1/10/2021

Jan. 10, 2021 08:38 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Michael Thomas in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
The Latest: Browns open 28-0 lead over Steelers

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2021 12:22 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates after the Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 08:58 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski keeps watch before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. After days of positive COVID-19 tests, disruptions and delays, the Browns found some normalcy and got to re-open their facility on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, to resume getting ready to play the Pittsburgh Steelers and possibly end a postseason drought stretching back to 2002.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns lose another defender, CB Johnson added to COVID list

By Tom Withers Jan. 02, 2021 03:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis. Morris says it is good to know he will be interviewed for the permanent job after the season. He says he considers his job performance and his regular conversations with team president Rich McKay and team owner Arthur Blank to be interviews for the job as he prepares for Sunday's game at Kansas City (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
The Latest: 2 Temple basketball games postponed due to virus

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:24 AM 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)
Mayfield: Browns 'in our playoffs, just one week early'

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2020 01:29 PM EST

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
The Latest: Pepperdine men's basketball on pause

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2020 11:37 AM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Browns strong safety Andrew Sendejo (23) tackles Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) after a pass reception during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns added starting safety Andrew Sendejo and rookie tight end Harrison Bryant to their lengthy COVID-19 list, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns add 3 more players to crowded COVID-19 reserve list

By Tom Withers Dec. 29, 2020 05:45 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

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 tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to avoid a tackle by Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Anthony Walker (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns TE Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against Cincy

By Tom Withers Oct. 23, 2020 07:40 PM EDT

Browns look for rebound in rematch with improving Bengals

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 10:20 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (4-2) at CINCINNATI (1-4-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE - Browns by 3 1/2 RECORD...

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Henry scored two touchdowns as the Titans won 42-16. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 12:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) cannot hold onto the ball in the end zone as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes (27) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OBJ doesn't practice, Mayfield better for banged-up Browns

By Tom Withers Oct. 16, 2020 10:15 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns send "ill" Beckham home, QB Mayfield feeling better

By Tom Withers Oct. 15, 2020 01:46 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) jogs onto the field for warmups before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cleveland Browns at Dallas Cowboys 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 12:30 PM EDT