Kevin Stefanski
FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs off of the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Garrett has been impressed with the free agent pieces the team has added this winter. With Jadeveon Clowney coming to Cleveland, the defense will be better.“We'll be very scary,” Garrett said. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Garrett: Browns' defense 'scary' with Clowney and him

By Tom Withers 22 hrs ago

Improved Browns may add more defensive pieces in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:15 PM EDT
26. CLEVELAND BROWNS (12-6) LAST SEASON: First-year coach Kevin Stefanski side-stepped numerous obstacles related to the COVID-19 pandemic...

File-This Dec. 27, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski talking to quarterback Baker Mayfield (60 before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Stefanski isn't necessarily proud that he and his coaching staff have become proficient at working virtually. The Browns had their second day of remote meetings Tuesday after Cleveland's players _ along with numerous teams across the NFL _ decided to skip any in-person workouts for the time being due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Zooming along: Browns, Stefanski begin workouts apart

By Tom Withers Apr. 20, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) snaps the ball during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Following the advice of Browns center and NFL Players Association President Tretter, Cleveland's players joined a list of teams who say they will skip voluntary in-person workouts this offseason. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Browns, Raiders players say they'll skip offseason workouts

By Tom Withers Apr. 15, 2021 06:21 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts linebacker Anthony Walker (54) runs to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. Free agent linebacker Anthony Walker agreed to sign a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Cleveland, which has improved its secondary, pass rush and linebacking corps this week in free agency. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Browns continue defensive makeover, add Walker, Jackson

By Tom Withers Mar. 19, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 26, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III, right, breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif. The Cleveland Browns made their agreement with free agent John Johnson III official on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 adding the safety to a secondary that was ravaged by injuries in 2020 and lacked a seasoned leader.(AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Browns bolster secondary, officially add safety Johnson

By Tom Withers Mar. 17, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

File-This Sept. 17, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cleveland. Stefanski's first season as an NFL coach was sublime, almost storybook. He ended Cleveland's long playoff drought, won a postseason game _ while watching from his basement as he recovered from COVID-19, and guided his team around endless obstacles in a global pandemic to almost the AFC championship. An unforgettable year, indeed. And as far as Stefanski's concerned, nothing to celebrate.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Stefanski, Browns back at 'square one' after '20 turnaround

By Tom Withers Mar. 02, 2021 07:08 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball against Baltimore Ravens free safety DeShon Elliott (32) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Rodgers wins 3rd MVP, Donald gets 3rd top defensive player

By Barry Wilner Feb. 06, 2021 10:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. The likelihood of Daboll staying in Buffalo for at least more season have increased after he was passed over in filling the Los Angeles Chargers coaching job, two people with direct knowledge of Daboll's plans told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Packers' Aaron Rodgers wins 3rd MVP Award

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2021 08:07 PM EST

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a press conference ahead of Super Bowl LV, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Somehow, the NFL pulled off playing every game in a pandemic

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 05, 2021 11:44 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians holds the championship trophy after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Retirement age? Super Bowl coaches just getting started

By Mark Long Jan. 27, 2021 05:43 PM EST

FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and offensive advisor Gary Kubiak watches quarterbacks during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn. As coach Mike Zimmer prepares for his eighth season with the Minnesota Vikings, he might need to hire yet another offensive coordinator with Gary Kubiak uncertain to return. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King, File)
Vikings OC Kubiak retires after 36-year NFL career

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2021 06:30 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid talks with players on the sideline during the first half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
EXPLAINER: A look at the data behind NFL decision making

By Josh Dubow Jan. 21, 2021 02:26 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) call signals against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Analysis: Backup QBs saw plenty of action in NFL playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 19, 2021 02:48 AM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns, Mayfield expecting to build upon 2020 successes

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2021 06:44 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne celebrates after a run during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
After losing Mahomes, Chiefs and Henne hold off Browns 22-17

By Dave Skretta Jan. 17, 2021 06:27 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks on the field before an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs 1/17/2021

Jan. 17, 2021 01:56 PM EST

A spectator celebrates in the stands during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Allen lead Packers and Bills into title games

By Josh Dubow Jan. 16, 2021 08:17 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) breaks up a pass intended for Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (84) in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Top cornerbacks standing out on NFL's Super Bowl hopefuls

By Greg Beacham Jan. 15, 2021 04:36 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) blocks in the third quarter an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Browns Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio will be activated from the COVID-19 list Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, after missing last week’s playoff win over Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' Bitonio 'pumped' for playoff debut after COVID-19

By Tom Withers Jan. 15, 2021 11:50 AM EST