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FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) warms up prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. The Browns have used a franchise tag for next season on tight end David Njoku, preventing him from hitting the free agent market. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns place franchise tag on tight end David Njoku

By Tom Withers Mar. 07, 2022 12:38 PM EST

Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers 12/25/2021

Dec. 25, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Mayfield, Browns meet Raiders after move due to COVID cases

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2021 09:03 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) scores past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns, Raiders meet in game moved by rise in COVID-19 cases

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:29 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

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Ravens, Browns meet again with playoff hopes on line

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns' Mayfield renewed by bye, confident for stretch run

By Tom Withers Dec. 08, 2021 05:07 PM EST

FILE- Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) looks to block Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during an NFL football game, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Conklin returned earlier than expected this week, and the two-time Pro Bowler will play Sunday when the Browns play the first of two games in three weeks against the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns place RT Jack Conklin on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Nov. 30, 2021 03:31 PM EST

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. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns' Conklin suffers season-ending knee injury vs Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 29, 2021 01:56 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 07:11 PM EST

FILE- Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) looks to block Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during an NFL football game, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Conklin returned earlier than expected this week, and the two-time Pro Bowler will play Sunday when the Browns play the first of two games in three weeks against the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns RT Conklin back from grisly injury, ready for Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 26, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) walks off of the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Hunt and All-Pro starting right tackle Jack Conklin were designated for return from injured reserve and could play in this week's AFC North showdown against Baltimore. Hunt and Conklin will practice Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Browns get boost, RB Hunt, RT Conklin practice before Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 24, 2021 10:20 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is examined on the field after an apparent injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Mayfield, Browns trying to regroup after Patriots pummeling

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns place All-Pro tackle Conklin on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Nov. 06, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reacts as he sits on the ground during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Both coming off tough losses, Browns and Bengals clash

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns tackle Conklin out 'multiple weeks' with elbow injury

By Tom Withers Nov. 01, 2021 12:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum celebrates after the Browns defeated the Denver Broncos 17-14 in an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Backup plan: Browns can trust Keenum with Mayfield injured

By Tom Withers Oct. 22, 2021 03:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2006, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan passes the ball as he waits for the start of the team's first football practice after a bye week in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos will honor Shanahan, the winningest coach in the team's history, by including his name in the Ring of Fame during a halftime ceremony Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, when the team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pats-Cowboys becomes NFL's 10th OT game

Oct. 17, 2021 09:20 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs for a touchdown past Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (99) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Browns star RB Chubb out, WR Landry could return vs. Arizona

By Brian Dulik Oct. 15, 2021 12:54 PM EDT