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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett strips the ball form New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Saints recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Panthers look to continue to fluster Winston, get first win

By Steve Reed Sep. 22, 2022 02:45 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, bottom, slides after running for a first down during the second half an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Rhule feels Panthers are 'close,' even as losses mount

By Steve Reed Sep. 19, 2022 06:52 PM EDT

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) stands on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Mayfield faces his former team, the Cleveland Browns, in week 1. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
QB Mayfield has another revenge game, this time vs. Browns

By Steve Reed Sep. 07, 2022 06:37 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, top, hops on the back of defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' hopes, plans on hold while Deshaun Watson suspended

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:23 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rashard Higgins (17) catches a touchdown pass in front of Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller, left, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Darnold has TD, Mayfield solid in Panthers preseason opener

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 13, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Browns head to camp unsure of Deshaun Watson's availability

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:12 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Watson's arrival has Browns eyeing help in draft for new QB

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 01:13 PM EDT

Panthers navigating unsettled QB situation after Watson snub

By Steve Reed Mar. 25, 2022 05:21 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers desperately wanted to land Deshaun Watson to solve the quarterback issues that have plagued them for the better part of...

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. After a disappointing 2021 season, the Browns head into free agency looking to plug holes — some bigger than others. On defense, the Browns would like to re-sign edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, who had a solid first season in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns add WR Cooper, release Landry at start of free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 01:00 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 close season with 21-16 win over Burrow-less Bengals

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2022 04:14 PM EST

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan huddles into a blanket while watching the team warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1/3/2022

Jan. 03, 2022 07:05 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell (93) reaches out and recovers a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Campbell inactive for Ravens against Cleveland running game

Nov. 28, 2021 07:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Tre Norwood (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Offense sputters, drops doom Browns in loss to Steelers

By Tom Withers Oct. 31, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) walks off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Big Ben, Steelers survive kicking scare, bury Browns 15-10

By Tom Withers Oct. 31, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Out of touch: OBJ not getting ball enough so far for Browns

By Tom Withers Oct. 14, 2021 04:43 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns player kneel and stand in the end zone after a failed Hail Mary pass to end an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Browns left searching for answers after squandering lead

By Jill Painter Lopez Oct. 10, 2021 10:36 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Cleveland Browns at Los Angeles Chargers 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball after getting past Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin (42) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 07, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with teammates after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:25 PM EDT