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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce smiles for fans before the Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball game, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Eastlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns, Chiefs take budding rivalry onto softball field

By Tom Withers Jun. 12, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry waives to the crowd before the Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball game, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Eastlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns WR Landry says OBJ looks "amazing" after knee surgery

By Tom Withers Jun. 12, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (23) defends against wide receiver Ryan Switzer (15) during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Comeback corner: Browns' Williams progressing from injury

By Tom Withers Jun. 09, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) catches a pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo (36) during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. The Cleveland Browns signed restricted free agent wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge, one of their top special teams players. The team had placed a tender worth $2.33 million on Hodge. The 26-year-old Hodge appeared in nine games last season with Cleveland, making 11 catches for 180 yards. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns sign restricted free agent Hodge, special teams star

By Tom Withers May. 27, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 file photo, Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit runs through a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Berea, Ohio.Grant Delpit had mixed emotions during the Cleveland Browns’ breakthrough 2020 season. The rookie safety from Louisiana State was under contract, but didn’t necessarily feel like he was part of the team after rupturing his right Achilles during training camp. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Safety Delpit eager to make up for lost time with Browns

Brian Dulik May. 26, 2021 06:50 PM EDT

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar, left, poses for a photo with Tom Kline during the fourth round of the NFL football draft, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Eyeing big 2021, host Browns add speed, versatility in draft

By Tom Withers May. 01, 2021 07:58 PM EDT

Denver Broncos fans react during the third round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns trade up to pick ND's Owusu-Koramoah in NFL draft

By Tom Withers Apr. 30, 2021 09:09 PM EDT

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

FILE - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia Tech defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo. Among the possibilities, if the Cleveland Browns stay at No. 26 in the draft, is Virginia Tech's Caleb Farley. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Browns enter draft with Super Bowl expectations, needs on D

By Tom Withers Apr. 23, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

File-This Dec. 27, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski talking to quarterback Baker Mayfield (60 before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Stefanski isn't necessarily proud that he and his coaching staff have become proficient at working virtually. The Browns had their second day of remote meetings Tuesday after Cleveland's players _ along with numerous teams across the NFL _ decided to skip any in-person workouts for the time being due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Zooming along: Browns, Stefanski begin workouts apart

By Tom Withers Apr. 20, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts linebacker Anthony Walker (54) runs to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. Free agent linebacker Anthony Walker agreed to sign a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Cleveland, which has improved its secondary, pass rush and linebacking corps this week in free agency. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Walker: Browns 'perfect fit' after leaving Colts

By Tom Withers Mar. 22, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins celebrates after the team defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. On Wednesday night, March 17, 2021, the Browns reached agreement with wide receiver Rashard Higgins on a one-year, $2.3 million deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Browns agree to terms with former Rams CB Hill

By Tom Withers Mar. 18, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

File-This Sept. 17, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cleveland. Stefanski's first season as an NFL coach was sublime, almost storybook. He ended Cleveland's long playoff drought, won a postseason game _ while watching from his basement as he recovered from COVID-19, and guided his team around endless obstacles in a global pandemic to almost the AFC championship. An unforgettable year, indeed. And as far as Stefanski's concerned, nothing to celebrate.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Stefanski, Browns back at 'square one' after '20 turnaround

By Tom Withers Mar. 02, 2021 07:08 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) dives for extra yardage ahead of Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, right, during the first half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns GM praises Mayfield, won't discuss plans for QB

By Tom Withers Jan. 20, 2021 01:35 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns, Mayfield expecting to build upon 2020 successes

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2021 06:44 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 defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) grimaces 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)
Browns lose DE Vernon for playoffs with torn Achilles tendon

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2021 01:01 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) runs with the ball after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST