Myles Garrett
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up during NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Za'Darius Smith excited to have 'hand in the dirt' with Browns, paired up front with Myles Garrett

By Tom Withers May. 24, 2023 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) in action against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 in Minneapolis. The three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher officially joined the Browns on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, after the team agreed last week to acquire him from the Vikings in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in 2024 and 2025. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Browns finalize trade for edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, exclamation point for defensive overhaul

By Tom Withers May. 16, 2023 12:55 PM EDT

FILE - Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) attempts to hold off Minnesota Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za'Darius Smith in a trade from the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Friday night, May 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Browns agree to acquire Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith from Vikings, AP source says

By Tom Withers May. 12, 2023 08:01 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper speaks with the media during an NFL football news conference at the team's practice facility in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' QB Watson: 'Night and day' different from year ago

By Tom Withers Apr. 18, 2023 04:41 PM EDT

FILE -Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) reacts after recording a sack during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Cincinnati. Myles Garrett's toe does not need surgery after the Cleveland Browns star defensive end dislocated it during Pro Bowl events. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
Browns' Garrett: 'All good' after hurting toe at Pro Bowl

By Tom Withers Feb. 07, 2023 06:21 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
At 7-10, Browns short of expectations for 2nd straight year

By Dan Scifo Jan. 08, 2023 08:13 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) tackles Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Browns leave Clowney behind for finale vs Steelers

By Tom Withers Jan. 07, 2023 12:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) tackles Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Browns done with Jadeveon Clowney after critical comments

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2023 10:33 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Nick Foles is carted off the field following an injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Texans, Colts square off in battle for top-five draft picks

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:46 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. Garrett's failure to communicate with the Browns led to coach Kevin Stefanski benching him for the start of last week's game, a decision Cleveland's Pro Bowl defensive end said he respected (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns star Garrett respects decision to bench him 3 plays

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2022 03:04 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel, center, tries to break free from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir as he rushes the ball in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Commanders host Browns hoping to stay in playoff race

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 08:10 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after losing to the New Orleans Saints, 17-10, in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Bitter cold loss leaves Browns outside playoffs once again

By Tom Withers Dec. 26, 2022 03:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) is stopped by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Prince Emili (57) 'during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns, Deshaun Watson eliminated from playoff chase

By Tom Withers Dec. 24, 2022 06:55 PM EST

El quarterback de los Browns de Cleveland Deshaun Watson lanza un pase en el encuentro ante los Ravens de Baltimore el sábado 17 de diciembre del 2022. (AP Foto/Ron Schwane)
Saints, Browns brace for brutal cold with slim playoff hopes

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 12:03 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns still showing fight, grit amid faint playoff chances

By Tom Withers Dec. 19, 2022 03:15 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Red-hot Cowboys play at Jacksonville for 1st time since 2006

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 02:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is congratulated by Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Analysis: Deshaun Watson has long way to go for improvement

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 05, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signs autographs before of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Deshaun Watson returns from ban, declines to express remorse

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 04, 2022 12:52 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, left, talks to teammates during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Rust issues? Deshaun Watson's long layoff could be factor

By Tom Withers Dec. 03, 2022 10:42 AM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The Browns won 23-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Watson returns from suspension to face former team

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 01, 2022 06:05 PM EST