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Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Perrion Winfrey looks on during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Kicking it: Browns rookie York gets advice from Phil Dawson

By Tom Withers May. 13, 2022 06:12 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle

By Barry Wilner May. 12, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

AP source: Browns plan to hire Eagles' VP Raiche as an exec

By Tom Withers May. 03, 2022 08:32 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns intend to hire Catherine Raiche, who is currently an executive with the Eagles, as a high-ranking member of the front office, a...

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

FILE - Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson enters a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson's first offseason program with the Cleveland Browns is the first chance for the controversial quarterback to meet new teammates. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Watson embraced by teammates in Browns' offseason program

By Tom Withers Apr. 20, 2022 06:10 PM EDT

FILE Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plays in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. No longer part of Cleveland's future, Mayfield is not participating in the team's voluntary offseason program as the team tries to work out a trade. On Tuesday, coach Kevin Stefanski was reluctant to address the polarizing QB at all. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Browns unwilling to make Mayfield's messy situation worse

By Tom Withers Apr. 20, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. This year's draft season featured the return of comparison shopping and face-to-face contact with college prospects a year after the NFL scouting combine was scuttled by the pandemic. Sean McVay, Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh all skipped this year's return engagement in which 324 players showed off some combination of their their athleticism, fitness, skill, speed, quickness, strength and savvy for scouts, coaches and general managers who were in attendance. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Most teams welcomed combine's comeback but some snubbed it

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 20, 2022 12:35 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson holds his jersey during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Deshaun Watson reports to Browns for first offseason program

By Tom Withers Apr. 19, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Ethan Pocic waves to fans after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free agent center Pocic, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, who will compete with Nick Harris for the starting job. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Browns agree to terms with center Ethan Pocic

Mar. 29, 2022 11:09 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry, left, new quarterback Deshaun Watson, center, and head coach Kevin Stefanski pose for a photo during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' QB Deshaun Watson: "I've never assaulted any woman"

By Tom Withers Mar. 25, 2022 02:26 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Deshaun Watson stepped away from legal depositions and allegations of sexual misconduct on Thursday, March 24, 2022, to meet his new team. Watson arrived at Cleveland's headquarters in Berea, Ohio, the first step for him and a franchise investing in a player who has been accused by 22 women of sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Watson visits Browns as 2nd grand jury declines to indict

By Tom Withers Mar. 24, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. With Deshaun Watson due to arrive any day to take over as Cleveland's franchise QB, Mayfield, who requested a trade last week after feeling betrayed by the Browns, is leaving. When and where he's going is still to be determined. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Sacked: Mayfield waits as Browns look to trade unwanted QB

By Tom Withers Mar. 23, 2022 12:11 PM EDT

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) practices with the team during NFL football practice, Aug. 2, 2021, in Houston. Watson's complicated past didn't dissuade the Cleveland Browns from betting on the quarterback's future. He's on Cleveland's roster, and at this point that's the only certainty with the talented yet controversial QB. Watson's stunning trade to the Browns became official Sunday, March 20, 2022 capping a whirlwind few days during in which the three-time Pro Bowler — accused by 22 women of sexual harassment or assault — agreed to come to Cleveland after initially telling the team he wouldn't. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Deshaun Watson trade done, Browns defend decision to add QB

By Tom Withers Mar. 20, 2022 12:03 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws a pass during warm-ups before of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Von Miller leaves LA for Buffalo as free agency begins

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Cleveland plans to release tight end Austin Hooper, said a person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t make free agency signings or other moves until the new NFL league year begins at 4 p.m.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns await QB Watson's decision, sign more free agents

By Tom Withers Mar. 16, 2022 12:28 PM EDT

NFC quarterback Kyler Murray (1), of the Arizona Cardinals, reacts next to NFC head coach Matt LaFleur, center, on the sideline during the first half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game against the AFC, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Legacy grant provides $2 million to Los Angeles communities

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Off-line: Browns' Mayfield planning hiatus from social media

By Tom Withers Jan. 26, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield has surgery, starts road to 'true self'

By Tom Withers Jan. 19, 2022 04:57 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Browns expect Mayfield to 'bounce back" as starter in '22

By Tom Withers Jan. 11, 2022 11:29 AM 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 falter, fall way short of huge expectations, playoffs

By Tom Withers Jan. 10, 2022 05:54 PM EST