Chris Hubbard
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 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

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. After a disappointing 2021 season, the Browns head into free agency looking to plug holes — some bigger than others. On defense, the Browns would like to re-sign edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, who had a solid first season in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns add WR Cooper, release Landry at start of free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 01:00 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

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) scores past Cleveland Browns safety M.J. Stewart Jr. (36) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Browns place tackle Hubbard, 2 others on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Oct. 12, 2021 01:11 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is hurt trying to tackle Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tackle nearly costs Mayfield, Browns coaches urge caution

By Tom Withers Sep. 22, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the football after scoring on a 20-yard pass play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
The Latest: Cowboys-Chargers make NFL 14-11 halftime history

The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, right, runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (4) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns LB Walker on IR, LT Wills questionable for Texans

By Tom Withers Sep. 17, 2021 09:56 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns punter Jamie Gillan (7) runs with the ball after muffing a punt attempt during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Oh, snap: Browns punter Gillan 'devastated' by fumble in KC

By Tom Withers Sep. 16, 2021 05:02 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates after scoring a 2-point conversion during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns look to even record after tough KC loss, host Texans

Sep. 16, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mayfield delivers strong message to Browns after loss in KC

By Tom Withers Sep. 15, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (71) is taken off on a cart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Wills was injured while blocking on a Jarvis Landry touchdown run in the first quarter. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski did not provide a specific timeline on Wills' return. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns tackle Wills day to day with ankle; OBJ not ready

By Tom Withers Sep. 13, 2021 01:20 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reacts after breaking up a pass during a drill during an NFL football practice Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns resting Mayfield, most starters for preseason opener

By Tom Withers Aug. 12, 2021 05:24 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) makes a catch past Indianapolis Colts cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (26) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Short-handed Browns face tough, familiar task in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Jan. 07, 2021 06:23 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Mahomes leads champion Chiefs to 14-2 mark in stacked AFC

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 07, 2021 04:13 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon is helped off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns place Vernon on IR, 2 players cited for drag racing

By Tom Withers Jan. 05, 2021 04:51 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. After days of positive COVID-19 tests, disruptions and delays, the Browns found some normalcy and got to re-open their facility on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, to resume getting ready to play the Pittsburgh Steelers and possibly end a postseason drought stretching back to 2002. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns get to practice as 'weight' of Steelers game sinks in

By Tom Withers Jan. 01, 2021 05:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (71) takes the field for an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn. Already down their four top wide receivers due to COVID-19 protocols, the Cleveland Browns will also be without starting rookie left tackle Wills when they play the New York Jets on Sunday, Dec. 27 with a possible playoff spot on the line. Wills had been placed on the COVID list on Thursday, Dec. 24 after being in close contact with someone outside the team who had tested positive. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Browns lose another player vs; Jets, starting LT Wills out

By Tom Withers Dec. 27, 2020 10:11 AM EST

Cleveland Browns' B.J. Goodson, right, and Malcolm Smith, left, tackle New York Giants' Evan Engram, center, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Browns down 6 players for Jets game due to COVID protocols

By Tom Withers Dec. 26, 2020 02:45 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Browns face Jets with ending long postseason drought on tap

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 24, 2020 01:47 PM EST