Jacob Phillips
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Mayfield pushes Browns back into AFC playoffs, prominence

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2021 04:19 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) breaks a tackle from Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a 47-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Mayfield: Browns 'in our playoffs, just one week early'

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2020 01:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) celebrates after the Browns defeated the Indianapolis Colts 32-23 during an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without starting linebacker B.J. Goodson, who will miss the game on Sunday, Dec. 27, against the New York Jets after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Arizona State men's basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 01:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Olivier Vernon (54) tackles New York Giants' Wayne Gallman (22) with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Browns inch closer to ending playoff absence with road win

By Tom Withers Dec. 21, 2020 04:04 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Mason Crosby warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2020 12:43 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) makes the catch aganst Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward falls back while defending against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. The Browns could be without both of their projected starting cornerbacks on Sunday against the Washington Football Team. Ward is listed as questionable with a groin injury and Greedy Williams will miss his third straight game with a shoulder injury sustained in training camp. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Browns starting CB Ward questionable for Washington game

By Tom Withers Sep. 25, 2020 01:33 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., right, celebrates with running back Kareem Hunt after Beckham's touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' star Beckham finds "acceptance" on and off field

By Tom Withers Sep. 24, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) plays against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Ravaged by injuries during training camp, Cleveland welcomed back starting linebacker Mack Wilson and Greedy Williams on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, as the Browns began getting ready for this week's game against the Washington Football Team. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Browns starting LB Mack, CB Williams back from injuries

By Tom Withers Sep. 21, 2020 12:24 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 35-30. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns showcase offense's huge potential in bounce-back win

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2020 03:55 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) is brought down by Buffalo Bills' Justin Zimmer (61) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Colts lose RB Mack to Achilles tendon injury vs. Jaguars

The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 08:41 PM EDT

No. 3 draft pick Jeff Okudah among Sunday's inactive players

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 12:54 PM EDT
The Detroit Lions are without rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah, the third overall pick in the NFL draft, for their opener against the Chicago Bears. ...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns trim roster, 2018 picks Thomas, Ratley among cuts

By Tom Withers Sep. 05, 2020 02:34 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson is carted off the field by support staff after injuring his knee in a 7-on-7 drill during NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer via AP)
Starter Wilson's knee injury a blow to Browns linebackers

By Tom Withers Aug. 19, 2020 06:00 PM EDT

Browns sign LB Jacob Phillips, third-round pick from LSU

Jul. 13, 2020 12:40 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have signed LSU linebacker and third-round pick Jacob Phillips, leaving safety Grant Delpit as their only unsigned 2020...

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo watches a drill during NFL football training camp in St. Joseph, Mo. When the coronavirus pandemic forced everyone indoors — away from their everyday environments — creativity was the key. To working. To keeping in touch. And, for those making their living playing on football fields, to thinking up ways to bond as teammates. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL teams went high-tech for team bonding this offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 19, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU safety Grant Delpit, right, breaks up a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. Delpit was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Safety pinned: Browns select LSU's Delpit in second round

By Tom Withers Apr. 24, 2020 09:35 PM EDT