Denzel Ward
FILE - Mississippi State cornerback Martin Emerson plays against Vanderbilt during an NCAA college football game Oct. 23, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Emerson was selected by the Cleveland Browns during the third round of the NFL draft Friday, April 29. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Browns make trade, address needs but don't deal Mayfield

By Tom Withers Apr. 29, 2022 10:12 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson enters a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Watson's first offseason program with the Cleveland Browns is the first chance for the controversial quarterback to meet new teammates. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Watson embraced by teammates in Browns' offseason program

By Tom Withers Apr. 20, 2022 06:10 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) stretches before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward has agreed to a five-year, $100.5 million contract extension with the team, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday, April 18, 2022.(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
AP source: Browns, CB Ward agree on $100M contract extension

By Tom Withers Apr. 18, 2022 03:11 PM EDT

Andrew Whitworth of the Los Angeles Rams receives the NFL Man of the Year Award at the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
NFL Players gather for greater good at Payton event

By Andrew Destin Feb. 12, 2022 02:33 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) scores a touchdown in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) after catching a pass in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Browns place Pro Bowl corner Ward on COVID-19 reserve list

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2022 12:35 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals resting QB Burrow for Browns' finale before playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:08 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum warms-up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland, as quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, and head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, watch. Mayfield is skipping Cleveland's game on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, against the Cincinnati Bengals to have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Keenum will start for Mayfield in the season finale. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' No. 2 QB Keenum admires Mayfield's 'gutsiest' season

By Tom Withers Jan. 05, 2022 04:20 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield to undergo surgery, sit out season finale

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2022 02:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Roethlisberger, Steelers top Browns to stay in playoff mix

By Will Graves Jan. 03, 2022 11:51 PM EST

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan huddles into a blanket while watching the team warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1/3/2022

Jan. 03, 2022 07:05 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after a 2-yard touchdown pass to Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Big Ben has tormented the Browns, going 24-2-1 as a starter against them since 2004. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns gearing up for one last shot at dropping Big Ben

By Tom Withers Dec. 31, 2021 05:25 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Closing time: Roethlisberger eyes goodbye as Browns visit

By Will Graves Dec. 30, 2021 04:22 PM EST

Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers 12/25/2021

Dec. 25, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns 12/19/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 05:25 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' harrowing escape keeps playoff push from derailing

By Tom Withers Dec. 13, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Garrett backs up words, Browns hang on to beat Ravens 24-22

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2021 04:42 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Ravens' star QB Jackson sprains ankle in loss to Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2021 02:52 PM EST

Former Indianapolis Colts' Robert Mathis, right, reacts after being inducted into the Ring of Honor by Colts owner Jim Irsay during a ceremony at halftime in an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts owner donates $3 million for mental health studies

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2021 12:19 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Ravens, Browns meet again with playoff hopes on line

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Henry and Mathieu among 32 NFL Man of the Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 07, 2021 08:50 AM EST
Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu, 2020 All-Pro players, are among the 32 men chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. Each...