D'Ernest Johnson
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) breaks a tackle from Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a 47-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Olivier Vernon (54) tackles New York Giants' Wayne Gallman (22) with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Cleveland Browns at New York Giants 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 08:34 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans 12/6/2020

Dec. 06, 2020 01:22 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (34) returns a kickoff for 101-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Injuries to Leonard, Castonzo keep Colts out of sync in loss

By Michael Marot Oct. 12, 2020 05:09 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

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes the passer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mayfield throws 2 TDs, Browns hold off Colts to move to 4-1

By Tom Withers Oct. 11, 2020 07:51 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson (30) attempts to break the grasp of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) after running the ball for a first down in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. The Cowboys' Antwaun Woods (99) and the Browns' JC Tretter (64) look on during the play. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Chubb's knee injury will test Browns' depth, legitimacy

By Tom Withers Oct. 05, 2020 05:00 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Randy Bullock (4) kicks a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars from the hold of Kevin Huber in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
NFL Today, Week 4

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2020 10:24 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) jogs onto the field for warmups before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cleveland Browns at Dallas Cowboys 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 12:30 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham (13) catches a pass in front of New York Jets' Nate Hairston (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Cleveland Browns at New York Jets 9/16/2019

Sep. 16, 2019 08:30 PM EDT

Detroit Lions quarterback Tom Savage, left, is sacked during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) knocks the ball away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8/23/2019

Aug. 23, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) tries to get past Indianapolis Colts strong safety Clayton Gathers (26) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts 8/17/2019

Aug. 17, 2019 05:04 PM EDT