Khadarel Hodge
Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick wide receiver Drake London (5) runs during NFL rookie minicamp football practice, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp

By Charles Odum May. 13, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California wide receiver Drake London runs for a touchdown against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. London was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL draft Thursday, April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Falcons draft USC WR London, get much-needed big-play threat

By Charles Odum Apr. 28, 2022 09:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, and Feleipe Franks participate in an offseason conditioning program at the Atlanta Falcons practice facility Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
With QB decision in spotlight, Falcons need WR, edge rusher

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

Oregon's Kayvon Thibodeaux participates in a drill during Oregon's football pro day Friday, April 1, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Lions expected to take top defensive player on board at No 2

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Lions looking for help at WR, DB and LB in NFL free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:05 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Cam Newton headlines list of NFL players released

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 31, 2021 06:24 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, right, stands on the sidelines during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mayfield throws touchdown pass, Browns beat Falcons 19-10

By Paul Newberry Aug. 29, 2021 11:11 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) catches a pass under pressure from New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Keenum throws TD, Browns beat Giants in matchup of reserves

By Tom Withers Aug. 22, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) catches a pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo (36) during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. The Cleveland Browns signed restricted free agent wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge, one of their top special teams players. The team had placed a tender worth $2.33 million on Hodge. The 26-year-old Hodge appeared in nine games last season with Cleveland, making 11 catches for 180 yards. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns sign restricted free agent Hodge, special teams star

By Tom Withers May. 27, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (98) works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Atlanta, in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. Looking to bolster their pass rush to complement All-Pro Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns plan to sign free agent Takkarist McKinley, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
AP source: Browns to sign DE McKinley to help Garrett

By Tom Withers Mar. 16, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Rams safety John Johnson III runs during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif. As the market for top-tier edge rushers shrunk early in NFL free agency, the Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with Johnson, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
AP source: Browns signing S Johnson, edge rushers elusive

By Tom Withers Mar. 15, 2021 05:13 PM EDT

Browns expected to upgrade shaky defense in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 05:54 PM EST
CLEVELAND BROWNS (12-6) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Olivier Vernon, WRs Rashard Higgins and Taywan Taylor, CBs Terrance Mitchell and Kevin...

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates on the sideline during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Hunt set for emotional, playoff reunion with Chiefs

By Tom Withers Jan. 14, 2021 05:56 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Positive COVID-19 tests have knocked Stefanski out of Cleveland's wild-card game at Pittsburgh on Sunday night — the Browns' first playoff appearance since the 2002 season. (AP Photo/Justin Berl, File)
Stefanski out of basement, back with Browns after COVID-19

By Tom Withers Jan. 14, 2021 09:45 AM EST

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo yells from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Latest: Michigan State-Iowa basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 11:11 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Off sofa, Browns' Stefanski to return after playoff absence

By Tom Withers Jan. 11, 2021 05:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) stretches for yardage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns get back 3, not top corner Denzel Ward for Steelers

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2021 12:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns finally practice, roster still unsettled for Steelers

By Tom Withers Jan. 08, 2021 02:38 PM EST