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FILE - San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack (50) walks back to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is retiring after 13 years in the NFL, leaving a major hole in the middle of the offensive line for the San Francisco 49ers. The 36-year-old Mack announced his retirement on Friday, June 3, 2022, in a move the Niners had been bracing for this offseason. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
7-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack retires after 13 years in NFL

By Josh Dubow Jun. 03, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Watson's arrival has Browns eyeing help in draft for new QB

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Ethan Pocic waves to fans after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free agent center Pocic, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, who will compete with Nick Harris for the starting job. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Browns agree to terms with center Ethan Pocic

Mar. 29, 2022 11:09 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland plans to release tight end Austin Hooper, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t make free agency signings or other moves until the new NFL league year begins at 4 p.m.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns await QB Watson's decision, sign more free agents

By Tom Withers Mar. 16, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter plays against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. Tretter has been re-elected for a second term as president of the NFL Players Association. The union announced Tretter's unanimous re-election on Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Browns make pitch to QB Watson, Mayfield reacts

By Tom Withers Mar. 15, 2022 10:57 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter plays against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. Tretter has been re-elected for a second term as president of the NFL Players Association. The union announced Tretter's unanimous re-election on Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns center JC Tretter re-elected players' union president

Mar. 11, 2022 05:32 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field while his team's offense is on the field against the New York Jets during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brown left the game and did not return. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Playing hurt, often willingly, is common for NFL players

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2022 06:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field while his team's offense is on the field against the New York Jets during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brown left the game and did not return. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Bucs make it official: terminate Antonio Brown's contract

By Fred Goodall Jan. 06, 2022 01:26 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for an 18-yard touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 09:29 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Closing time: Roethlisberger eyes goodbye as Browns visit

By Will Graves Dec. 30, 2021 04:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Browns' Mayfield downplays death threats after Packers loss

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2021 03:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Steelers, Roethlisberger eyeing one last stand vs. Browns

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates along with teammates Kenny Moore II (23) and Khari Willis after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Colts' Leonard off virus list, ready to face Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:53 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Rashan Gary sacks Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Mayfield makes too many mistakes in return from COVID list

By Steve Megargee Dec. 25, 2021 08:18 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams celebrates his touchdown reception with Aaron Rodgers during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Rodgers sets team record as Packers hold off Browns 24-22

By Steve Megargee Dec. 25, 2021 07:45 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle James Hudson III reacts after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Hudson was added to the Browns' COVID-19 list Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
NFL medical officer: Asymptomatic people not spreading COVID

Dec. 23, 2021 09:42 PM EST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) reaches but is unable to hold on to a pass attempt in the end zone in front of Baltimore Ravens defensive back Kevon Seymour in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns seek to boost playoff hopes while visiting Green Bay

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 02:02 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Browns' C Tretter, Saints QBs test positive for COVID-19

By Tom Withers Dec. 23, 2021 12:40 PM EST

Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) and guard Joel Bitonio block as quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Sources: NFL discussed cancellations due to COVID-19

By Rob Maaddi And Barry Wilner Dec. 22, 2021 02:06 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. The NFL's decision to relax some COVID-19 testing policies could result in the Browns getting back some key players in time to play Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, but Stefanski, who is still isolating after a positive test, is not counting on anything. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Postponement gives Browns practice, more time before Raiders

By Tom Withers Dec. 18, 2021 05:47 PM EST