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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 quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play at the line 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 Christian Smith)
Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 04, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signs autographs before of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Deshaun Watson returns from ban, declines to express remorse

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 04, 2022 12:52 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen (3) hands the ball to running back Dameon Pierce (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Watson set to make Browns' debut at Texans after suspension

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 01:19 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Ko Kieft (41) celebrates his touchdown with Robert Hainsey during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Chubb's TD in OT gives Brissett, Browns 23-17 win over Bucs

By Tom Withers Nov. 27, 2022 04:55 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bengals try to stay on top in balanced, brutal AFC North

By Tom Withers Aug. 31, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Fields throws 3 TD passes in half, Bears edge Browns 21-20

By Tom Withers Aug. 27, 2022 10:26 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

FILE - Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (53) lays on the turf after he was injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns lose starting center Harris for season, placed on IR

By Tom Withers Aug. 16, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. is carted off the field after getting injured during a drill at the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns place Grant on IR after he tore Achilles in practice

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2022 01:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (9) goes up for a pass against cornerback A.J. Green and is injured on the play during the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Jakeem Grant suffers Achilles injury in practice

By Tom Withers Aug. 09, 2022 04:48 PM EDT

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

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin leaves the field on a cart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. The Browns placed Conklin on the active/PUP list on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the start of their training camp. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Browns activate right tackle Jack Conklin from PUP list

Aug. 01, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns fans watch team drills during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Deshaun Watson gets muted reaction at Browns' open practice

By Brian Dulik Jul. 30, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns linebacker JOK better than OK after rookie breakout

By Tom Withers Jul. 29, 2022 05:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Cooper catches on with Browns, quickly connects with Watson

By Tom Withers Jul. 28, 2022 07:00 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

FILE - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, on Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Cleveland Browns have found their No. 1 wide receiver, agreeing to a deal with the Cowboys for Cooper, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The Browns will send a fifth- and sixth-round draft pick in 2022 to Dallas for Cooper, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams can not complete the swap until the new league year begins next Wednesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
AP source: Browns landing WR Cooper in trade with Cowboys

By Tom Withers Mar. 12, 2022 02:30 PM EST