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Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield passes under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Browns' Garrett: Crash a 'wake-up' call, grateful to survive

By Tom Withers 8 hrs ago
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett knows he's lucky. His life could be very different

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett leaves the field after the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Browns defensive star stayed home to rest and recover from multiple injuries suffered in a frightening car crash as his status for Cleveland's game on Sunday in Atlanta remains in doubt. Garrett was not at the team's facility Wednesday, Sept.28, 2022, two days after the All-Pro rolled over his Porsche in a single-car accident on a rural road near home. He suffered a sprained shoulder, strained biceps, cuts and bruises in the wreck. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Garrett back with Browns, cited for speeding following crash

By Tom Withers Sep. 29, 2022 12:23 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns All-Pro Myles Garrett returned to the team's

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. The Browns defensive star stayed home to rest and recover from multiple injuries suffered in a frightening car crash as his status for Cleveland's game on Sunday in Atlanta remains in doubt. Garrett was not at the team's facility Wednesday, Sept.28, 2022, two days after the All-Pro rolled over his Porsche in a single-car accident on a rural road near home. He suffered a sprained shoulder, strained biceps, cuts and bruises in the wreck. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' Garrett rests from crash, status vs Falcons unclear

By Tom Withers Sep. 28, 2022 01:02 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — For the first time, the Cleveland Browns didn't mind that Myles

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. Now, more focused, stronger and driven like never before to push himself beyond what he thought possible as he reaches a pivotal point in his NFL career, Garrett has his sights on a new target. He's seeking greatness. Iconic greatness. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Browns' star Garrett suffers sprain, banged up in car crash

By Tom Withers Sep. 27, 2022 12:15 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett suffered a

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) but can't get around James Daniels (78) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Garrett injured in one-car accident, status unknown

By Tom Withers Sep. 26, 2022 05:34 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett remains in

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett scrambles for a short gain during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns in good hands with Brissett while Watson suspended

By Tom Withers Sep. 23, 2022 03:50 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jacoby Brissett's assignment is clear: keep the Browns competitive

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr., center, is taken from the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns LB Walker Jr. out for season with quadriceps tear

By Tom Withers Sep. 23, 2022 01:12 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns starting linebacker and team captain Anthony Walker

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is sacked by Cleveland Browns' Jacob Phillips (50) and Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. The Browns won 29-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Trubisky, Steelers' offense bog down in loss to Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 23, 2022 01:21 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mitch Trubisky promised he'd be more aggressive and was, testing

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) leaps out of a tackle attempt by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Brissett, Browns rebound from collapse, beat Steelers 29-17

By Tom Withers Sep. 22, 2022 11:38 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — An unimaginable collapse still fresh in their minds, the Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky, right, talks with Kenny Pickett during NFL football practice, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Steelers' Trubisky takes aim at Browns in QB's rivalry debut

By Tom Withers Sep. 21, 2022 02:38 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — For the first time since 2004, Ben Roethlisberger isn't part of the

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden practices before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Cleveland. Joe Haden will finish where he started. A three-time Pro Bowl cornerback for seven seasons with Cleveland, Haden will sign a one-day contract with the Browns so he can retire as a member of the team that drafted him in the first round in 2007. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
CB Joe Haden to sign 1-day contract, retire with Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 21, 2022 09:43 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Haden will finish where he started. A three-time

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs as New York Jets safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Chubb regrets final TD run before Jets' comeback

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2022 06:57 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Nick Chubb pointed the finger at himself, taking the blame for a

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam watches after the New York Jets recovered an onside kick during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam was struck by a plastic bottle thrown from the stands Sunday as he walked on the sideline after the New York Jets rallied to take the lead in the closing seconds. The Jets won 31-30. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Fan arrested for allegedly throwing bottle at Browns owner

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2022 03:18 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — A fan was arrested for allegedly throwing a plastic water bottle

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco (19) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Garrett not practicing, status for Steelers unknown

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2022 01:53 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett didn't practice

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches his team play against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns make same mistakes, suffer inexcusable loss to Jets

By Tom Withers Sep. 19, 2022 03:49 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — There are losses that can linger and leave marks, some that don't

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during warm-ups before the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will miss Thursday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after injuring his right ankle during Sunday's 31-30 loss to the New York Jets. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Browns DE Clowney to miss Steelers game with ankle injury

By Tom Withers Sep. 19, 2022 01:43 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will miss Thursday

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) dives for a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns collapse in final minutes of 31-30 loss to Jets

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2022 07:54 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. felt the need to apologize.

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) chases after New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson after he made a catch and then took it in for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. The Jets won 31-30. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Flacco rallies Jets to stunning 31-30 comeback over Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2022 04:44 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Everything was stacked against the New York Jets. The clock wasn't

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield passes under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
No rush: Browns' Garrett not eyeing sacks record, only Jets

By Tom Withers Sep. 16, 2022 04:34 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett keeps a daily journal, dutifully jotting down notes

Baltimore Ravens' Kenyan Drake (17) is tackled by New York Jets' C.J. Mosley (57) and Elijah Moore during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Chubb-Hunt combo gives Browns option to use against Jets

By Tom Withers Sep. 15, 2022 08:03 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Standing to the side along with Kareem Hunt while waiting to speak