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Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Clayton Fejedelem (42) tackles Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Landry says hip pain caused by fractured vertebrae

Brian Dulik Dec. 26, 2019 05:55 PM EST

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches his team prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Beating Ravens again could save Kitchens' job with Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2019 04:50 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) can't hold onto the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OBJ on his future with Browns: 'I'm not going anywhere'

By Tom Withers Dec. 18, 2019 02:35 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) tries to elude the tackle of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Excitement to excuses: Browns again a December debacle.

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2019 05:13 PM EST

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) can't hold onto the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry says best friend OBJ not looking to bolt Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2019 03:21 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns trying not to let OBJ drama wreck postseason push

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2019 06:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Mason Rudolph (2) and Devlin Hodges (6) warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 12:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Greg Robinson (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Cleveland. Robinson will miss Sunday’s pivotal game in Pittsburgh due to a concussion. He was placed in concussion protocol earlier this week after he reported to the team’s facility displaying signs of a head injury. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns set for heated rematch with Steelers after brawl

By Tom Withers Nov. 29, 2019 02:34 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns hoping to balance lopsided rivalry with Steelers

By Tom Withers Nov. 27, 2019 07:02 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns emerge from Garrett chaos with legit shot at playoffs

By Tom Withers Nov. 25, 2019 03:52 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay, center, is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, left, during the second half of NFL football game, in Denver. While Myles Garrett serves his indefinite NFL suspension for hitting Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a swung helmet, the Cleveland Browns have to find someone to hold down the star defensive end’s spot. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Browns’ Jarvis Landry: Garrett inquiry by league unfair

By Tom Withers Nov. 22, 2019 03:18 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates after scoring a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns enter season’s stretch changed after Garrett incident

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2019 08:08 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, gets ready to hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, second from left, with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns’ Garrett awaits ruling after hearing for suspension

By Tom Withers Nov. 20, 2019 09:43 AM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens speaks at a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has not yet scheduled the appeal for his indefinite NFL suspension for striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns take first steps without suspended star Myles Garrett

By Tom Withers Nov. 18, 2019 02:17 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) goes after Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Sacked: NFL suspends Garrett, Browns’ season in jeopardy

By Tom Withers Nov. 16, 2019 02:12 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) goes after Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 21-7. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Myles Garrett, helmet a ‘weapon,’ banned for rest of season

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 12:09 PM EST