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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 15, 2019. The Cleveland Browns named Jim Schwartz, who’s coached some of the top defenses in the NFL in the last two decades, as their next defensive coordinator, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Schwartz returns to Browns, this time to fix busted defense

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2023 11:35 AM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with Tennessee Titans senior advisor Jim Schwartz before an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Schwartz is interviewing Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, with Cleveland for their defensive coordinator vacancy created when coach Kevin Stefanski fired Joe Woods following a season of defensive collapses by the Browns. The 56-year-old Schwartz has been a senior advisor with the Tennessee Titans for the past two seasons. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
AP source: Browns hire Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator

By Tom Withers Jan. 17, 2023 10:04 AM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Jim Schwartz walks the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Philadelphia, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. Schwartz is interviewing Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, with Cleveland for their defensive coordinator vacancy created when coach Kevin Stefanski fired Joe Woods following a season of defensive collapses by the Browns. The 56-year-old Schwartz has been a senior advisor with the Tennessee Titans for the past two seasons. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
Jim Schwartz first to meet with Browns for D-coordinator job

By Tom Withers Jan. 11, 2023 12:07 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) scores on a pass play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Watson, Browns regroup following season shaped by suspension

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2023 07:52 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods celebrates a sack during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Criticized all season for a unit that underperformed, dealt with injuries and didn't always complement Cleveland's offense, Woods said Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, he wants to come back next season. “I hope I get the opportunity, but that’s not my decision,” said Woods, one of Kevin Stefanski's first hires three seasons ago. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns fire defensive coordinator Joe Woods after 3 seasons

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2023 08:55 AM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) tackles Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Browns done with Jadeveon Clowney after critical comments

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2023 10:33 AM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods celebrates a sack during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Criticized all season for a unit that underperformed, dealt with injuries and didn't always complement Cleveland's offense, Woods said Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, he wants to come back next season. “I hope I get the opportunity, but that’s not my decision,” said Woods, one of Kevin Stefanski's first hires three seasons ago. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns defensive coordinator hoping to return next season

By Tom Withers Jan. 05, 2023 01:12 PM EST

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) celebrates his interception with cornerback Greedy Williams (26)during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Watson gives Browns glimpse of future with 3-TD performance

By Tom Withers Jan. 02, 2023 06:07 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. Garrett's failure to communicate with the Browns led to coach Kevin Stefanski benching him for the start of last week's game, a decision Cleveland's Pro Bowl defensive end said he respected (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns star Garrett respects decision to bench him 3 plays

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2022 03:04 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel, center, tries to break free from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir as he rushes the ball in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Commanders host Browns hoping to stay in playoff race

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 08:10 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Deshaun Watson preaches patience in early stages with Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 29, 2022 06:02 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Dec. 4, 2022, in Houston. Clowney sustained a concussion in the team's 13-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Dec. 17 and has been placed in league protocols. Clowney, who is in his second season with the Browns, left in the first half to be evaluated for a head injury and didn't return. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday that Clowney is being treated for a concussion. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney back from concussion, practicing

Dec. 28, 2022 03:39 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after losing to the New Orleans Saints, 17-10, in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Bitter cold loss leaves Browns outside playoffs once again

By Tom Withers Dec. 26, 2022 03:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates his touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Brrr-owns, Saints set to battle each other, frigid elements

By Tom Withers Dec. 22, 2022 04:32 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates his touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Watson: Stefanski connection, offense sold him on Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 21, 2022 04:14 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns still showing fight, grit amid faint playoff chances

By Tom Withers Dec. 19, 2022 03:15 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Dec. 4, 2022, in Houston. Clowney sustained a concussion in the team's 13-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Dec. 17 and has been placed in league protocols. Clowney, who is in his second season with the Browns, left in the first half to be evaluated for a head injury and didn't return. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Sunday that Clowney is being treated for a concussion. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Browns DE Clowney in concussion protocol, S Johnson hurt

By Tom Withers Dec. 18, 2022 02:04 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass with pressure coming from Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The Browns won 23-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns lose another LB, Owusu-Koramoah (foot) out for season

By Tom Withers Dec. 13, 2022 03:37 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Penalties, play calls doom Browns in season slipping away

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2022 05:48 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) and Christian Harris (48) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Browns top WR Cooper questionable vs Bengals with hip injury

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2022 02:35 PM EST