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Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) plays against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. Ravaged by injuries during training camp, Cleveland welcomed back starting linebacker Mack Wilson and Greedy Williams on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, as the Browns began getting ready for this week's game against the Washington Football Team. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Browns starting LB Mack, CB Williams back from injuries

By Tom Withers Sep. 21, 2020 12:24 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — As several big names — Nick Bosa, Saquon Barkley, Christian

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 35-30. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns showcase offense's huge potential in bounce-back win

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2020 03:55 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The chant seemed to come out of nowhere and quickly grew

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Burrow sharp in second NFL start but Bengals lose to Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2020 12:39 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Burrow's uniform was streaked with grass stains. His right

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, right, hands the ball off to running back Joe Mixon during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Mayfield throws 2 TD passes, Browns hold off Burrow, Bengals

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2020 12:10 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield found Odell Beckham Jr. and maybe some of his

Cleveland Browns offensive tackles Jedrick Wills Jr., right, and Jack Conklin work on a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns tackle Conklin not starting against Bengals

By Tom Withers Sep. 17, 2020 07:20 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Backup right tackle Chris Hubbard will start over injured Jack

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) reacts after running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Burrow, Bengals hit road vs Browns on NFL's 100th birthday

By Tom Withers Sep. 16, 2020 06:23 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Burrow's childhood was pretty much the same as every other

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. catches a pass during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Disconnect: Mayfield to OBJ still not clicking for Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 15, 2020 05:37 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Same team, same offense, same huddle. Different pages.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield stretches before practice Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Browns' Mayfield changes stance, will stand for anthem

By Tom Withers Sep. 12, 2020 02:21 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has changed plans and will

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, gets ready to hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, second from left, with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. The Browns star defensive end can't undo his helmet-swinging attack on Rudolph last season or the six-game NFL suspension that ensued. That damage is done and irreparable. But he isn't going to let the incident define him, and as he prepares for his fourth season, he's not worried about any outside perceptions of him as a person or player. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
On edge: Browns' Garrett returns after NFL suspension

By Tom Withers Sep. 11, 2020 04:00 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The indelible moment of rage affected Myles Garrett and shaped

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield warms up for the NFL football team's scrimmage Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, in Cleveland. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
No excuses: Mayfield turns page on 2019, focused for Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 09, 2020 03:57 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — It's an overwhelming list: new coach, new offensive

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, hands the ball off to running back Kareem Hunt during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Home run: Browns sign RB Kareem Hunt to 2-year extension

By Tom Withers Sep. 08, 2020 02:12 PM EDT
Kareem Hunt has found a home — at home. Suspended last

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Browns starting center JC Tretter returned to practice Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, after being sidelined for all of training camp after having knee surgery. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Tretter, the NFLPA President, was back on the field as the Browns began preparing for Sunday's season opener at Baltimore. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns starting C Tretter returns to practice after surgery

By Tom Withers Sep. 07, 2020 02:19 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns could have their man in the middle for Sunday's

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns trim roster, 2018 picks Thomas, Ratley among cuts

By Tom Withers Sep. 05, 2020 02:34 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The pandemic altered the offseason for Browns rookie coach

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive players Caraun Reid (92), Josh Allen (41), Dawuane Smoot (94) and Ronnie Harrison (36) trie to block kicker Josh Lambo's (4) field goal attempt during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Browns acquire safety Harrison from Jaguars for draft pick

By Tom Withers Sep. 03, 2020 03:19 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns have acquired safety Ronnie Harrison in a trade

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett gets his wrist wrapped before practice Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Browns LB Wilson doesn't need surgery, expected back in 2020

By Tom Withers Sep. 01, 2020 06:47 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns finally had something go their way on the injury

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski, left, and general manager Andrew Berry pose for a photo after speaking during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility in Berea, Ohio.Cleveland's three major professional sports franchises--the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians--are teaming up to fight social injustice. One day after the NBA postponed playoff games--and other leagues followed suit--amid a player-led boycott to protest the shooting of a Black man by police in Wisconsin, the Cleveland teams announced their alliance to “develop a sustainable and direct strategy to address social injustice facing the city and all Northeast Ohio communities.” (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Cleveland's 3 major teams link to fight for social change

By Tom Withers Aug. 27, 2020 09:11 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s three major professional sports franchises — the

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit runs through a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Banged-up Browns lose rookie safety Grant Delpit for season

By Tom Withers Aug. 25, 2020 10:30 AM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Grant Delpit's 2020 season ended with the Browns before it

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit runs through a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP source: Browns rookie safety Delpit tears Achilles

By Tom Withers Aug. 24, 2020 03:58 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — For the second time in training camp, the Browns defense has

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Malcolm Smith (43) tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Carson Wentz during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Thin and inexperienced at linebacker, the Cleveland Browns signed former Super Bowl MVP Smith on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Browns sign Super Bowl 48 MVP Malcolm Smith

By Tom Withers Aug. 23, 2020 05:17 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Thin and inexperienced at linebacker, the Cleveland Browns

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson runs through a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. Johnson remains hospitalized after his liver was lacerated in practice when rookie tight end Harrison Bryant landed on him. The team said Johnson, who is in his first season with Cleveland, was admitted to University Hospitals on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns CB Johnson released from hospital, RB Chubb back

By Tom Withers Aug. 22, 2020 12:28 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Kevin Johnson has been released