Anthony Walker Jr.
FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (5) walks off the field at the end of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Free agent linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. is returning to the Browns after missing most of last season with an injury that rocked Cleveland's defense, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Browns bringing back LB Walker on 1-year deal

By Tom Withers Mar. 22, 2023 02:53 PM EDT

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

FILE - Then-New York Giants inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Cleveland Browns signed veteran Reggie Ragland from Las Vegas' practice squad on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, a move necessitated by losing Sione Takitaki for the season with a knee injury sustained in Sunday's win over Houston. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns sign linebacker Ragland to fill gaping hole

Dec. 07, 2022 10:26 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is congratulated by Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Browns defeated the Texans 27-14.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Watson must improve quickly for Browns to make playoff push

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 05:42 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) plays during the second half of a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. Cleveland's linebacking core took another big hit as starter Sione Takitaki will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a knee ligament in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Dec. 5 win over the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Browns LB Takitaki out for season with torn knee ligament

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah, TE Njoku out against Dolphins

By Tom Withers Nov. 11, 2022 01:52 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa scrambles with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Dolphins host Browns looking for fourth straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 07:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns hit bye in precarious state as Watson's return looms

By Tom Withers Nov. 07, 2022 03:08 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns stop making mistakes, make statement against Bengals

By Tom Withers Nov. 01, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake (17) is stopped by Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) after a catch in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah to miss Bengals with knee injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 31, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) avoids Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brissett making most of final weeks as Browns starting QB

By Tom Withers Oct. 27, 2022 05:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) avoids Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Fright night: Browns, Bengals renew rivalry on Halloween

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) tries to push Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) out of bounds on a rushing play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns place starting LB Jacob Phillips on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Oct. 26, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs past Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Browns' Phillips 'likely' done for year with pectoral injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 24, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) and defensive end Myles Garrett leave the field after losing to the New England Patriots in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Garrett, Clowney back as Browns prepare for Ravens, Jackson

By Tom Withers Oct. 20, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods takes notes during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Cleveland's defense has underperformed through five games and defensive coordinator Joe Woods is feeling the heat from a fan base demanding better and seeing little improvement. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns coordinator feeling heat for disappointing defense

By Tom Withers Oct. 13, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks over his lineup as his team plays against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns vow to fix run defense after Chargers flatten them

By Tom Withers Oct. 10, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) drags Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns acquire linebacker Deion Jones in trade with Falcons

By Tom Withers Oct. 09, 2022 10:33 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) works under presure from Atlanta Falcons defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (47) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Depleted defense may have influenced Browns' 4th-down call

By Charles Odum Oct. 02, 2022 08:02 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during warm-ups before the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will miss Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after injuring his right ankle during Sunday's 31-30 loss to the New York Jets. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Browns missing starting DEs Cowney, Garrett against Falcons

Oct. 02, 2022 12:39 PM EDT