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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

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. A disappointment and distraction before being released by the Browns, Beckham cleared NFL waivers without being claimed Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, and can now sign as a free agent with any team. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Beckham clears waivers, free agent can sign with any team

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2021 04:46 PM EST
Odell Beckham Jr. wanted freedom and got his wish. A

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 (AP) — The Browns didn't have much time to celebrate their biggest

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) looks to make a block during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. Cleveland Browns right guard Wyatt Teller has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the team through the 2025 season. He’s expected to sign the deal on Tuesday, Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Browns, Teller agree to 4-year $56.8 million extension

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2021 08:51 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Wyatt Teller's alligator-carrying, defender-crushing days with

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Mayfield, Browns emerge from OBJ mess more complete team

By Tom Withers Nov. 08, 2021 06:07 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — As the sun dipped below Paul Brown Stadium's overhang after

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. The star wide receiver was excused from practice on Wednesday, Nov. 3, a day after his father caused a stir before the trade deadline by sharing a video of quarterback Baker Mayfield not throwing passes to his son. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Odell Beckham Jr. waived by Browns, can be claimed

By Tom Withers Nov. 08, 2021 04:52 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. is up for grabs. The

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Burrow's pick-6 sets tone in Bengals' loss to Browns

By Tom Withers Nov. 07, 2021 07:47 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Just a yard from the end zone, Joe Burrow dropped back,

Cincinnati Bengals' Tee Higgins (85) is tackled by Cleveland Browns' A.J. Green (38) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Browns close chaotic week by dumping Burrow, Bengals 41-16

By Tom Withers Nov. 07, 2021 04:25 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — With drama swirling and doubt threatening to wreck Cleveland

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. The star wide receiver was excused from practice on Wednesday, Nov. 3, a day after his father caused a stir before the trade deadline by sharing a video of quarterback Baker Mayfield not throwing passes to his son. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
AP source: Browns, Beckham finalize terms for his release

By Tom Withers Nov. 06, 2021 05:56 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s messy breakup with the Browns is

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns place All-Pro tackle Conklin on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Nov. 06, 2021 12:43 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin will miss at least

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) warms up prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Odell Beckham Jr. is being released by the Cleveland Browns, who are cutting ties with the polarizing star wide receiver and have officially ended his drama-filled stay with the team. Beckham’s unceremonious exit — not completely official — came on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, his 29th birthday. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Disconnect: Browns cut ties with OBJ, end drama-filled stay

By Tom Withers Nov. 05, 2021 10:13 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham’s final target with the Browns was a pass thrown

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) walks off of the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. The star wide receiver was excused from practice on Wednesday, Nov. 3, a day after his father caused a stir before the trade deadline by sharing a video of quarterback Baker Mayfield not throwing passes to his son. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
AP source: Browns excuse Beckham for 2nd straight day

By Tom Withers Nov. 04, 2021 09:43 AM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. remains lined up outside — way outside.