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Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches his team prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Beating Ravens again could save Kitchens' job with Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2019 04:50 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) can't hold onto the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OBJ on his future with Browns: 'I'm not going anywhere'

By Tom Withers Dec. 18, 2019 02:35 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) can't hold onto the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry says best friend OBJ not looking to bolt Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2019 03:21 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns trying not to let OBJ drama wreck postseason push

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2019 06:29 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions about his injured hand during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield still slowed by right hand injury

By Tom Withers Dec. 04, 2019 11:22 AM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns emerge from Garrett chaos with legit shot at playoffs

By Tom Withers Nov. 25, 2019 03:52 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes between Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
2 of a kind: Chubb, Hunt give Browns powerful backfield

By Tom Withers Nov. 12, 2019 05:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) lines up during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the negotiations says Browns' Tretter has agreed to terms on a three-year, $32.5 million contract extension with the club. Tretter, who is in his third season with the team, will receive $23 million guaranteed, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized. An announcement could come Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, the person said. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Front and center: Browns sign C Tretter to 3-year extension

By Tom Withers Nov. 08, 2019 08:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) lines up during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the negotiations says Browns' Tretter has agreed to terms on a three-year, $32.5 million contract extension with the club. Tretter, who is in his third season with the team, will receive $23 million guaranteed, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized. An announcement could come Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, the person said. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
AP source: Browns, C Tretter agree on 3-year extension

By Tom Withers Nov. 07, 2019 06:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) sets up to block in front of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Browns general manager John Dorsey acknowledged having “a few conversations” lately with Redskins GM Bruce Allen. With the trading deadline approaching, Dorsey could be tempted to improve Cleveland’s offensive line and the Redskins are at an impasse with seven-time Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams, who hasn’t played this season due to a contract holdout. As he finished his news conference Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, Dorsey was asked if he has asked Allen about trading Williams.“It takes two to tango,” Dorsey said as he left the podium.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns GM hints he's discussed Trent Williams with Redskins

By Tom Withers Oct. 16, 2019 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns center Austin Corbett (63) prepares to snap the ball during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. The Browns traded Corbett on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, to the Los Angeles Rams for an undisclosed 2021 draft pick(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns trade C Austin Corbett to Rams for fifth-round pick

By Tom Withers Oct. 15, 2019 04:40 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb rushes for a 7-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Seattle Seahawks at Cleveland Browns 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 01:39 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns' Beckham fined 14k for incident with Ravens last week

By Tom Withers Oct. 05, 2019 04:07 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) disrupts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns' Beckham fined for fighting, questions NFL's system

By Tom Withers Oct. 04, 2019 03:26 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) is hugged by quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) and wide receiver Jarvis Landry after scoring on a touchdown run against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Brien Aho)
Browns silence critics, go from second-guessed to 1st place

By Tom Withers Sep. 30, 2019 06:07 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) disrupts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns coach: Choke of OBJ doesn't belong in NFL game

By Tom Withers Sep. 30, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
New look, new leadership style for Browns QB Mayfield

By Brian Dulik Jul. 31, 2019 05:28 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Friday, July 26, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Playmaker Baker: Browns QB Mayfield aiming for playoffs

By Brian Dulik Jul. 26, 2019 06:02 PM EDT