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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns bummed and bewildered at bye after loss to Ravens

By Tom Withers 2 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — One play after Baker Mayfield completed a 41-yard pass, a long

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin leaves the field on a cart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns' Conklin suffers season-ending knee injury vs Ravens

By Tom Withers 6 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns right tackle Jack Conklin will undergo surgery after

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin watches warmups before an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Conklin and Browns dynamic running back Kareem Hunt were designated for return from injured reserve and could play in this week's AFC North showdown against Baltimore. Hunt and Conklin will practice Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Browns activate Hunt, Conklin from IR to face Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 27, 2021 10:52 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland's offense is again complete. The

FILE- Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) looks to block Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during an NFL football game, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Conklin returned earlier than expected this week, and the two-time Pro Bowler will play Sunday when the Browns play the first of two games in three weeks against the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns RT Conklin back from grisly injury, ready for Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 26, 2021 04:21 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns right tackle Jack Conklin vividly remembers the scary

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) walks off of the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Hunt and All-Pro starting right tackle Jack Conklin were designated for return from injured reserve and could play in this week's AFC North showdown against Baltimore. Hunt and Conklin will practice Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Browns get boost, RB Hunt, RT Conklin practice before Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 24, 2021 10:20 AM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns have gotten a little healthier for the holidays —

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates after the Browns defeated the Detroit Lions 13-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mayfield blames frustration, not boos for postgame conduct

By Tom Withers Nov. 22, 2021 02:16 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Every bad throw, every body ache and every chance Baker

Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle walks off the field after the Cleveland Browns won an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Lions come up short, lose 13-10 to Browns and stay winless

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2021 07:13 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — A change at quarterback did nothing, and the Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions safety Will Harris, left, sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Chubb runs for 130, Browns hold off winless Lions 13-10

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2021 04:26 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — With the game's outcome in doubt and Cleveland's season in

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
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Nick Chubb returned to the Browns in shorts, sleeveless and

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Lions, Browns both desperate for wins entering Sunday's game

By Tom Withers Nov. 18, 2021 05:38 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The starting quarterback is injured and won't be close to 100%

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
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — One day off was enough for Baker Mayfield.

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
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The timing wasn't lost on Baker Mayfield, who raised his

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is examined on the field after an apparent injury 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)
Mayfield, Browns trying to regroup after Patriots pummeling

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2021 05:32 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield dragged himself to the postgame podium Sunday,

Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (23) is tended to by a medical trainer after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Hill was released from a Boston-area hospital after being treated for a neck sprain in Sunday's 45-7 loss to the New England Patriots. A team spokesman said Hill is traveling back to Cleveland on Monday, Nov. 15 following the scary moment in the closing minutes of the blowout loss.(AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Browns' Mayfield slowed by knee bruise, QB's latest injury

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2021 01:23 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Banged-up Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is day to day

Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (23) is tended to by a medical trainer after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. Hill was released from a Boston-area hospital after being treated for a neck sprain in Sunday's 45-7 loss to the New England Patriots. A team spokesman said Hill is traveling back to Cleveland on Monday, Nov. 15 following the scary moment in the closing minutes of the blowout loss.(AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
Browns' Hill released from Boston hospital with neck sprain

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2021 09:30 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill was released from a

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 (AP) — Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was activated

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 (AP) — Bill Belichick doesn't have to worry about his New England

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
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns remain hopeful star running back Nick Chubb will

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) gets set at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. The Browns made another huge investment into their offensive line, signing the three-time Pro Bowl left guard to a three-year, $48 million contract extension on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Security guard: Browns sign Bitonio to $48 million extension

By Tom Withers Nov. 10, 2021 02:16 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Just before the Browns started practice Wednesday a Brink's

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 (AP) — Nick Chubb's positive COVID-19 test despite being vaccinated