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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson apologizes, then struggles in Browns preseason debut

By Mark Long 22 hrs ago

Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller participates in a drill during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Pro Bowl guard Teller aiming for Browns turnaround

By Brian Dulik Aug. 05, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns helmets, with Guardian Caps, hang from a rack during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Players, coaches react to mandatory use of Guardian Caps

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State's Bill Willis, who went on to a stellar pro career with the Cleveland Browns, poses in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1944. During a field trip, Wednesday, June, 15, 2022, the Browns listened intently to a presentation about Browns Hall of Famers Willis and Marion Motley, who along with Kenny Washington and Woodie Stroke broke pro football's color barrier in the 1940s. (AP Photo/File)
Browns learn of 'forgotten' players at Hall of Fame tour

By Tom Withers Jun. 15, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray (1) participates during the team's NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Brady, Rodgers headline list of NFL players skipping OTAs

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 01, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson runs through a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Watson on field with Browns as legal storm swirls around QB

By Tom Withers May. 25, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) stretches before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward has agreed to a five-year, $100.5 million contract extension with the team, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday, April 18, 2022.(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
AP source: Browns, CB Ward agree on $100M contract extension

By Tom Withers Apr. 18, 2022 03:11 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

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback — Aaron...

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get past Chicago Bears' Jaylon Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game on Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Five players, including dynamic pass catchers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams, are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro Team, announced Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)
5 players are unanimous choices for AP's NFL All-Pro Team

By Barry Wilner Jan. 14, 2022 12:01 PM EST

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips celebrates sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns falter, fall way short of huge expectations, playoffs

By Tom Withers Jan. 10, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches warmups before the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Stefanski, Browns second-guessed, stung by close losses

By Tom Withers Dec. 27, 2021 04:46 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

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku walks off the field after the Las Vegas Raiders defeated his team in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns can't finish, brutal loss drops them outside playoffs

By Tom Withers Dec. 21, 2021 05:40 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs for a first down as Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) reaches for him during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns can't overcome COVID, Raiders in heartbreaking loss

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 10:09 PM EST

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 08:26 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' COVID cases grow, Mayfield, Stefanski test positive

By Tom Withers Dec. 15, 2021 09:45 AM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry out as Browns dealing with another COVID-19 outbreak

By Tom Withers Dec. 14, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates with free safety John Johnson (43) and teammates after Ward intercepted a pass by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, not visible, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns get second shot at Jackson, Ravens in must-win game

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2021 05:32 PM EST