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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions about his injured hand during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield still slowed by right hand injury

By Tom Withers Dec. 04, 2019 11:22 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith (50) sits on the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns have released defensive end Chris Smith, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, whose girlfriend was killed tragically in September. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns release defensive end Chris Smith

By Tom Withers Dec. 03, 2019 11:36 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 42-20. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Von Miller’s 95-game starting streak over due to hurt knee

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 12:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay, center, is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, left, during the second half of NFL football game, in Denver. While Myles Garrett serves his indefinite NFL suspension for hitting Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph over the head with a swung helmet, the Cleveland Browns have to find someone to hold down the star defensive end’s spot. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Browns’ Jarvis Landry: Garrett inquiry by league unfair

By Tom Withers Nov. 22, 2019 03:18 PM EST

49ers WR Marquise Goodwin sidelined after missing practice

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 12:22 PM EDT
San Francisco will be without receiver Marquise Goodwin against Carolina on Sunday after he missed two days of practice this week dealing with an undisclosed...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cleveland Browns at San Francisco 49ers 10/7/2019

Oct. 07, 2019 08:29 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns strong safety Morgan Burnett runs a route during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins, in Cleveland. The Browns could be missing several starters Sunday night when they face the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams. Tight end David Njoku (wrist), linebacker Christian Kirksey (chest), right tackle Chris Hubbard (foot) and safeties Damarious Randall (concussion) and Morgan Burnett (leg) missed practice Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns could be without starting secondary against Rams

By Brian Dulik Sep. 20, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham wears a Richard Mille watch during warm ups before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Football fashion plate Odell Beckham Jr. has switched watches. The Browns polarizing wide receiver has partnered with Swedish watchmaker Daniel Wellington, which introduced him Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, as “one of our new icons.” Beckham caused a minor uproar last week by wearing a nearly $200,000 Richard Mille watch during Cleveland’s home opener. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Watched: Beckham says NFL has 'different' rules for him

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2019 01:03 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns' Christian Kirksey (58) celebrates with Myles Garrett (95) after Garrett sacked New York Jets' quarterback Luke Falk (8) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Beckham puts on show in MetLife return, Browns top Jets 23-3

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 16, 2019 11:29 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

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith (50) sits on the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. Petara Cordero, the girlfriend of Smith has been killed in an accident early Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. The team said Cordero, 26, died when she was struck by an oncoming car on I-90 West at around 2 a.m. after she and Smith had pulled to the side of the road when the car he was driving had a tire malfunction and spun out. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns' Smith honors late girlfriend, playing against Jets

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2019 02:16 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns strong safety Damarious Randall (23) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Browns' Randall out against Jets with concussion, Smith back

By Tom Withers Sep. 14, 2019 03:01 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Storylines aplenty as Browns-Jets square off Monday night

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 12, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith (50) walks off the field after an NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cleveland. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said his team is “hurting” for defensive end Chris Smith after his girlfriend was killed in an accident. Petara Cordero, who recently had a daughter with Smith, was struck by a car as she stood on the roadside Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Smith’s car had blown a tire and the 26-year-old Cordero exited the vehicle when she was stuck by an oncoming car driven by a woman who admitted to police she had been drinking. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns lean on bond to support Smith after girlfriend killed

By Tom Withers Sep. 12, 2019 11:22 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith (50) sits on the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. Petara Cordero, the girlfriend of Smith has been killed in an accident early Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. The team said Cordero, 26, died when she was struck by an oncoming car on I-90 West at around 2 a.m. after she and Smith had pulled to the side of the road when the car he was driving had a tire malfunction and spun out. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Girlfriend of Browns DE Smith killed in roadside accident

By Tom Withers Sep. 11, 2019 02:06 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 wide receiver Rashard Higgins celebrates a 24-yard touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Washington Redskins at Cleveland Browns 8/8/2019

Aug. 08, 2019 07:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates in the second half of the team's NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cleveland. With a shocking, blockbuster trade for superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the Browns flipped the NFL on its helmet and instantaneously changed their national perception. The Browns roster now includes Beckham, Mayfield, Jarvis Landry and Myles Garrett. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns 8/17/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT