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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, left, hands off to running back Kareem Hunt during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Watson starting Browns' preseason opener as suspension looms

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hands off to running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Goodell: NFL appeal of Watson suspension 'right thing to do'

By Tom Withers Aug. 09, 2022 06:47 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (9) goes up for a pass against cornerback A.J. Green and is injured on the play during the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Jakeem Grant suffers Achilles injury in practice

By Tom Withers Aug. 09, 2022 04:48 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt runs with the ball during the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns RB Kareem Hunt practices after demanding trade

By Brian Dulik Aug. 07, 2022 09:57 AM EDT

FILE - Then-New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey speaks during a news conference in Trenton, N.J., on Dec. 7, 2005. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has chosen former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear the appeal of the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson was suspended this week by independent disciplinary officer. The league, which had been pushing for an indefinite suspension, wanted further discipline and appealed Robinson's ruling on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
Union files brief replying to NFL’s appeal in Watson case

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 05, 2022 06:24 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller participates in a drill during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Pro Bowl guard Teller aiming for Browns turnaround

By Brian Dulik Aug. 05, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns in limbo while QB Deshaun Watson's saga shifts again

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns helmets, with Guardian Caps, hang from a rack during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Players, coaches react to mandatory use of Guardian Caps

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 02:04 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (4) and Jacoby Brissett (7) jog during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, August 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson was suspended for six games on Monday after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.” (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Plan (B)rissett: Browns QB 'ready' to fill in for Watson

By Tom Withers Aug. 02, 2022 06:21 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (4) and Jacoby Brissett (7) laugh during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns get some clarity on Deshaun Watson, await closure

By Tom Withers Aug. 01, 2022 07:44 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (4) and Jacoby Brissett (7) jog during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, August 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson was suspended for six games on Monday after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.” (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs appeal

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 01, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
AP sources: Decision in Watson discipline case coming Monday

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 31, 2022 07:16 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns fans watch team drills during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Deshaun Watson gets muted reaction at Browns' open practice

By Brian Dulik Jul. 30, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns linebacker JOK better than OK after rookie breakout

By Tom Withers Jul. 29, 2022 05:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
AP sources: No decision in Watson discipline case this week

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 29, 2022 09:57 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Cooper catches on with Browns, quickly connects with Watson

By Tom Withers Jul. 28, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Waiting game: Watson, Browns open camp as NFL ruling looms

By Tom Withers Jul. 27, 2022 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward participates in a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility on June 8, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Ward will start training camp on the sideline after being placed on the active/physically unable to perform list Tuesday, July 26, 2022, as the Browns await the NFL's ruling on quarterback Deshaun Watson. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns place Ward, Conklin on active/PUP list as camp opens

By Tom Withers Jul. 26, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Browns head to camp unsure of Deshaun Watson's availability

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:12 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, on, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. Mayfield's rocky run with Cleveland officially ended Wednesday, July 6, 2022, with the Browns trading the divisive quarterback and former No. 1 overall draft pick to the Carolina Panthers, a person familiar with the deal told the Associated Press. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett, File)
Browns finally trade Mayfield, send quarterback to Panthers

By Tom Withers Jul. 06, 2022 02:04 PM EDT