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FILE - Cleveland Browns' D'Ernest Johnson walks off the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility May 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Johnson agreed to terms Saturday, June 4, 2022, on a one-year contract with the Browns worth up to $2.43 million. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Running back D'Ernest Johnson, Browns agree to 1-year deal

By Tom Withers Jun. 04, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

In this photo provided by the NFL, Denver Broncos' Andrew Beck goes ice-fishing as part of an outdoor excursion with service members at Fort Greely, Alaska, as part of the 2022 NFL-USO Tour, April 7, 2022. Beck, who won the 2021 USAA Salute to Service award the NFL gives out annually, comes from a military family, so he feels a close connection to the armed forces.(NFL via AP)
USO Tour for NFLers includes ice fishing, moose sighting

By Barry Wilner Apr. 14, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips celebrates sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns close season with 21-16 win over Burrow-less Bengals

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2022 04:14 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 11:51 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Browns' star Chubb back from COVID list, Mayfield starting

By Tom Withers Nov. 19, 2021 09:37 AM EST

New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise (91) forces Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) to fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Browns' Mayfield practices, expected to play against Lions

By Tom Withers Nov. 18, 2021 02:34 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Browns' Mayfield 'beat up', still hopes to play vs Lions

By Tom Withers Nov. 17, 2021 01:06 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah runs through a drill during an NFL football practice on June 9, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. Owusu-Koramoah was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, giving Cleveland back a key defender for Sunday's game at New England. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns activate LB Owusu-Koramoah, release DT Billings

By Tom Withers Nov. 13, 2021 02:05 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. The Browns remain hopeful star running back Nick Chubb will be able to play this week despite testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Browns star Chubb out against Pats, remains on COVID list

By Tom Withers Nov. 12, 2021 02:47 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) breaks away from a tackle by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns still hoping to have star RB Chubb against Patriots

By Tom Withers Nov. 11, 2021 12:53 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, speaks with quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots focused on stopping run ahead of matchup vs. Browns

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 10, 2021 04:15 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is shown during warmups before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Chubb still uncertain for Pats after positive test

By Tom Withers Nov. 10, 2021 12:37 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Nick Chubb (24) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Chubb tests positive for COVID-19, could miss NE game

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2021 12:39 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns 10/21/2021

Oct. 21, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is congratulated by A.J. Brown (11) after Tannehill scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 21, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with teammates after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Stefanski reunion highlights visit by Browns to face Vikings

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) jumps over players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns turned to Hunt to jump-start offense against Bears

By Tom Withers Sep. 27, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton (25) runs for a 33-yard touchdown after a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Injuries force Browns to rely on running game to tame Texans

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2021 03:49 PM EDT