Jamie Gillan
Members of the Cleveland Browns stand for the national anthem as it rains and hails before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. The game was delayed due to lightning. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns 11/15/2020

Nov. 15, 2020 01:42 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) cannot hold onto the ball in the end zone as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes (27) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OBJ doesn't practice, Mayfield better for banged-up Browns

By Tom Withers Oct. 16, 2020 10:15 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) jogs onto the field for warmups before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cleveland Browns at Dallas Cowboys 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 12:30 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 2019 photo of Kevin Johnson. The Cleveland Browns cornerback remains hospitalized after his liver was lacerated in practice when a teammate landed on him. The team said Johnson, who is in his first season with Cleveland, was admitted to University Hospitals on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 after getting hurt. (AP Photo/File)
Browns CB Johnson lacerates liver on routine practice play

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2020 12:17 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson is carted off the field by support staff after injuring his knee in a 7-on-7 drill during NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer via AP)
Starter Wilson's knee injury a blow to Browns linebackers

By Tom Withers Aug. 19, 2020 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) stands on the sideline during the first half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Cleveland. Beckham has participated fully in training camp after expressing reservations about whether the NFL should have a season with the coronavirus still spreading. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
OBJ taking part in Browns camp following COVID-19 concerns

By Tom Withers Aug. 03, 2020 05:43 PM EDT

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) is congratulated teammates center Sebastian Aho (20), left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) and defenseman Sami Vatanen (45) after scoring goal against the New York Rangers during the first period of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
The Latest: USL : 4 positive out of 1,400 Championship tests

By The Associated Press Aug. 03, 2020 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Stefanski said Thursday, July 30, 2020, that he still hasn't met many of his players in person and he outlined some of the team's plans for practices next month while adhering to strict protocols laid out by the NFL to keep players, coaches and other personnel safe from COVID-19. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy,File)
Stefanski preaches patience as Browns ramp up in unique camp

By Tom Withers Jul. 30, 2020 05:57 PM EDT

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus watch the KBO league game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 27, 2020. Masked fans hopped, sang and shouted cheering slogans in baseball stadiums in South Korea on Sunday as authorities began bringing back spectators in professional sports games amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Bears place DT John Jenkins on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jul. 30, 2020 12:33 PM EDT

Top draft choices Murray, Bosa make All-Rookie Team

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2020 02:39 PM EST
Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray and San Francisco edge rusher Nick Bosa, the top two selections in last year's NFL draft, have made the Pro Football Writers...

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

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 03:40 PM EST

Seahawks-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2019 10:31 AM EDT
SEATTLE (4-1) at CLEVELAND (2-3) Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox OPENING LINE — Seahawks by 2 RECORD VS. SPREAD — Seahawks 2-3, Browns...

El defensive end de los 49ers de San Francisco, Nick Bosa, captura al quarterback de los Browns de Cleveland, Baker Mayfield (6), quien por el golpe pierde el balón, durante la segunda mitad de un juego de la NFL en Santa Clara, California, el lunes 7 de octubre de 2019. (AP Foto/Tony Avelar)
Shaken: Mayfield, Browns bruised after blasting by 49ers

By Tom Withers Oct. 08, 2019 02:37 PM EDT

Rams-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 11:24 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES RAMS (2-0) at CLEVELAND (1-1) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Rams by 1 ½ RECORD VS. SPREAD — Los...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham wears a Richard Mille watch during warm ups before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Football fashion plate Odell Beckham Jr. has switched watches. The Browns polarizing wide receiver has partnered with Swedish watchmaker Daniel Wellington, which introduced him Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, as “one of our new icons.” Beckham caused a minor uproar last week by wearing a nearly $200,000 Richard Mille watch during Cleveland’s home opener. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Watched: Beckham says NFL has 'different' rules for him

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2019 01:03 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens answers questions during a news conference after the Tennessee Titans defeated the Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns appear overhyped, reckless in penalty-filled debut

By Tom Withers Sep. 09, 2019 06:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns punter Britton Colquitt kicks against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The Minnesota Vikings have yet another new specialist, veteran punter Britton Colquitt, after making the swap for Matt Wile. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
With Colquitt, Vikings hope to have found kicking continuity

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2019 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 3, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns punter Jamie Gillan runs through a special teams drill during an NFL football rookie camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns undrafted rookie punter Jamie Gillan, nicknamed “The Scottish Hammer,” has beaten out veteran Britton Colquitt. Gillan won the starting job with solid performances in the past two preseason games. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Pints & punts: Browns rookie told he made team while in bar

By Tom Withers Sep. 02, 2019 02:38 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Kevin Hogan (9) hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
McCoy among prominent cuts as NFL teams pare rosters

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 31, 2019 06:33 PM EDT