Deshaun Watson
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns QB Deshaun Watson feeling confident, less burdened a year after NFL suspension

By Tom Withers Jun. 07, 2023 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Denver. The Arizona Cardinals released five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Hopkins in a salary cap move Friday, May 26, 2023, after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
Titans bringing in 3-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins for visit

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 07, 2023 04:11 PM EDT

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) against the Denver Broncos of an NFL football game Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Denver. The Arizona Cardinals released five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Hopkins in a salary cap move Friday, May 26, 2023, after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
Browns' Watson makes pitch for DeAndre Hopkins to reunite with him in Cleveland

By Tom Withers May. 30, 2023 01:20 PM EDT

Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud (7) takes part in a drill during an organized team activity at the football team's training facility Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 2 pick Stroud competing for starting job with Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken May. 23, 2023 02:35 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, left, looks as Texans' first round draft pick quarterback C.J. Stroud, center, speaks alongside linebacker Will Anderson Jr. during an NFL football press conference, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Texans build for future in NFL draft with Stroud, Anderson

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 29, 2023 07:44 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry speaks with the media during an NFL football news conference at the team's practice facility in Berea, Ohio, Friday, April 21, 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns get Watson a new target, nab WR Tillman in NFL draft

By Tom Withers Apr. 28, 2023 10:25 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud puts on a hat after being chosen by the Houston Texans with the second overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Texans get franchise QB in Stroud, trade up for LB Anderson

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 27, 2023 08:32 PM EDT

FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens agreed in principle with Jackson on a five-year deal Thursday, April 27, 2023, securing their star quarterback for the foreseeable future and ending a contract negotiation saga that was dominating the team's offseason. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Ravens agree to 5-year, $260M deal with QB Lamar Jackson

By Noah Trister Apr. 27, 2023 04:40 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's training facility in Philadelphia, Monday, April 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles' Hurts says big-money deal won't change his mentality

Apr. 24, 2023 12:57 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks with the media during an NFL football news conference at the team's practice facility in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns enter another NFL draft with needs, without top picks

By Tom Withers Apr. 20, 2023 11:59 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper speaks with the media during an NFL football news conference at the team's practice facility in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' QB Watson: 'Night and day' different from year ago

By Tom Withers Apr. 18, 2023 04:41 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II, right, and Nate Meadors takes part in drills during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Browns' Michael Woods II may have torn his Achilles tendon while working out with quarterback Deshaun Watson, a person familiar with his status told The Associated Press on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.(AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
Browns WR Woods ruptures Achilles tendon during workout

By Tom Withers Apr. 04, 2023 11:00 AM EDT

FILE -New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. Adding a target for quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns have acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore in a trade from the New York Jets, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Browns get speed, land WR Moore from Jets, swap draft picks

By Tom Withers Mar. 22, 2023 04:31 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs throws during pregame of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. Free agent quarterback Dobbs has agreed to re-sign with the Browns to back up starter Deshaun Watson, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday, March 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
QB Joshua Dobbs returning to Browns as Watson's backup

By Tom Withers Mar. 20, 2023 08:43 PM EDT

FILE -Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) celebrates after handing the ball off to running back Nick Chubb, who scored in overtime of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Jacoby Brissett has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a one-year contract worth $10 million with $8 million guaranteed, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 15, 2023 because the team had not announced the contract.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
AP source: Commanders signing veteran QB Jacoby Brissett

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 15, 2023 05:49 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Garoppolo heads long list of QBs on move in free agency

By Steve Reed Mar. 13, 2023 11:36 PM EDT

FILE -Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry indicated, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, the team may restructure the five-year, $230 million deal it used to entice Watson to agree to a trade from Houston to the Browns one year ago. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
AP source: Browns restructure Watson deal, get D-line help

By Tom Withers Mar. 13, 2023 09:46 AM EDT

FILE -Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Pittsburgh. The Houston Texans lost their pick in the fifth round of this year’s draft and must pay a $175,000 fine for a salary cap reporting violation involving Deshaun Watson, the NFL announced Thursday, March 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Texans lose 5th-round pick, fined for extra Watson benefit

Mar. 09, 2023 04:32 PM EST

FILE -Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks to pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry indicated, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, the team may restructure the five-year, $230 million deal it used to entice Watson to agree to a trade from Houston to the Browns one year ago. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Browns could restructure Deshaun Watson's $230M contract

By Tom Withers Feb. 28, 2023 05:44 PM EST

Cards add Petzing to lead offense, help Murray's comeback

By David Brandt Feb. 23, 2023 05:30 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals won't have an ideal quarterback situation next season. That's a big reason why Drew Petzing was hired. ...