Denzel Ward
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Better Baker: Browns' Mayfield cuts down on interceptions

By Tom Withers Dec. 02, 2020 05:35 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Garrett back from COVID list after 2-game absence

By Tom Withers Dec. 01, 2020 12:32 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo (36) for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Browns picking up wins, confidence as season rolls along

By Tom Withers Nov. 30, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Garrett on track to return from COVID this week

By Tom Withers Nov. 30, 2020 01:16 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 12:29 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) is bright down after a reception by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Chris Claybrooks, bottom and safety Andrew Wingard (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Playoff hopeful Browns, woeful Jags both playing shorthanded

By Mark Long Nov. 27, 2020 04:37 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) in the end zone for a safety during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' defense thinned by virus, injuries to face Jaguars

By Tom Withers Nov. 27, 2020 03:34 PM EST

Browns, Jaguars down several defensive starters in matchup

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 11:24 AM EST
CLEVELAND (7-3) at JACKSONVILLE (1-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE – Browns by 6 1/2 RECORD...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Porter Gustin watches from the bench during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Browns placed Gustin on the COVID-19 list, further weakening a group already without star Myles Garrett. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns place DE Gustin on COVID list, team hit hard by virus

By Tom Withers Nov. 26, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Quarterback Kedon Slovis #9 of the USC Trojans passes against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half of a NCAA football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 7, 2020. USC Trojans won 28-27. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
The Latest: No. 2 Baylor hoops makes surprise trip to Vegas

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2020 10:32 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during an NFL football game in Cleveland. Ward is expected to miss at least a few games with a calf injury sustained in Sunday's win over Philadelphia. Ward, who had an interception and several pass breakups, underwent an MRI on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns top cornerback Ward to miss time with strained calf

By Tom Withers Nov. 24, 2020 12:15 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns gain strength, confidence in playing amid adversity

By Tom Withers Nov. 23, 2020 05:04 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns star Garrett to miss second game with COVID-19 virus

By Tom Withers Nov. 23, 2020 12:31 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham (13) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Turnovers cost the Eagles again in another loss vs Browns

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 22, 2020 05:48 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) signals a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns step up without Garrett, down Eagles in steady rain

By Tom Withers Nov. 22, 2020 04:40 PM EST

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki runs for a 50-yard interception return touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Philadelphia Eagles at Cleveland Browns 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 02:06 PM EST

File-This Sept. 17, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Chris Hubbard (74) blocking during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. The Browns placed Hubbard on the COVID-19 list after shutting down their facility and delaying practice to do contact tracing, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns place Hubbard on COVID list, game against Texans on

By Tom Withers Nov. 13, 2020 03:33 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) tries to break a tackle by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns show progress, still in AFC playoff hunt at bye week

By Tom Withers Nov. 05, 2020 03:51 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) celebrates his touchdown reception with Jarvis Landry (80) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Big loss: Browns take first steps without injured Beckham

By Tom Withers Oct. 26, 2020 03:26 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to hand off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
October surprise: Browns are 4-1, looking like contenders

By Tom Withers Oct. 12, 2020 03:55 PM EDT