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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Mayfield admits he was 'lost' in chaotic 2019 season

By Tom Withers 9 hrs ago

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. The Browns center and NFLPA president says he will push for daily testing for the coronavirus as the NFL ramps up to a possible season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns starting C Tretter sidelined after procedure on knee

By Tom Withers 13 hrs ago

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, runs against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson (33) and linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Kittle has agreed to a five-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers that reportedly is the richest contract ever at the position. A person familiar with the deal says the sides agreed Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, on the deal to keep Kittle off the market next offseason. (AP Photo/John Hefti, File)
AP source: Kittle agrees to 5-year extension with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Aug. 13, 2020 11:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 23, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football quarterback Tom Brady, far right, is seen along with other players during a private workout at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla. Brady is looking for a big bounce-back this season. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
A star-studded list of NFL players looking for 2020 rebound

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 10, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (77) blocks against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans already are way ahead of where they were a year ago. That’s when they knew Lewan would sit out the first four games. Now the Titans face no suspensions with an offensive line that wants to start this season the way they finished 2019, blowing open holes for NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry.(AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Offensive linemen eager to pick up where Titans left off

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 07, 2020 05:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns NFL Football head coach Kevin Stefanski answers a question during a news conference at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Looking back, Browns rookie coach Kevin Stefanski is now thrilled he decided to take a trip to Texas in March to visit Baker Mayfield. During a Zoom conference call on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, Stefanski revealed that he went to Austin and spent time with Mayfield. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)
Face time: Browns' Stefanski visited QB Mayfield in February

By Tom Withers Aug. 07, 2020 02:44 PM EDT

List of players to opt out of playing the 2020 NFL season

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 05:36 PM EDT
Players who have opted out of playing the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus: Arizona Cardinals — T Marcus Gilbert ...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Hightower might be the most accomplished player to opt out of the season because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic

By Barry Wilner Aug. 06, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

The Latest: Auburn's Wooten redshirts amid COVID-19 fears.

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 04:15 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Auburn senior linebacker Chandler...

Coach Danny Chavez aids 14-year-old Estevan Rodriguez during boxing practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at West Texas Knockout Boxing Club in Odessa, Texas. Both are wearing masks to abide by the boxing club's health and safety rules, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Tuesday was the club's first day open since late March. (Eli Hartman/Odessa American via AP)
The Latest: FBS final rankings to be released on Dec. 20

By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2020 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Berry said Tuesday that star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been fully committed to reporting to the team's facility. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Browns pleased with "engaged" Beckham so far in camp

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2020 04:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 12, 2020, file photo, Miami Marlins' Jonathan Villar, left, Jesus Aguilar, center, and Jon Berti wait to bat during a baseball scrimmage at Marlins Park in Miami. Marlins CEO Derek Jeter blamed the team's coronavirus outbreak on a collective false sense of security that made players lax about social distancing and wearing masks. Infected were 21 members of the team's traveling party, including at least 18 players. None is seriously ill, Jeter said Monday, and he expects all to return this season. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
The Latest: AP Source: divisions to decide NCAA fall champs

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2020 12:27 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 Dec. 22. 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) tries to avoid Baltimore Ravens free safety Earl Thomas (29) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Landry has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list following offseason hip surgery. The team made the roster move Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, while stressing that Landry remains on schedule to return this season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns place Landry on injury list, receiver on schedule

By Tom Withers Aug. 02, 2020 02:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a six-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 28, 2020 because the contract has not been finalized.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Chargers' Joey Bosa signs $135 million contract extension

By Joe Reedy Aug. 01, 2020 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. After demanding a trade last month, Njoku seemed to indicate on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, that he's changed his mind. The 2017 first-round draft pick tweeted, "I’m all in Cleveland. Time to work.‘’ (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns tight end Njoku not seeking trade, commits to team

By Tom Withers Aug. 01, 2020 05:26 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

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a six-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to multiple people familiar with the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, July 28, 2020 because the contract has not been finalized.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Chargers' Lynn heads into camp happy with Bosa on board

By Joe Reedy Jul. 29, 2020 09:15 PM EDT