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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) talks with Jarvis Landry during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns' McKinley back after absence for personal reasons

By Tom Withers Aug. 24, 2021 01:34 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Takk McKinley returned after a three-week absence to the

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin (3) boots a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Browns kicker Cody Parkey is being placed on injured reserve, meaning McLaughlin will likely begin the season as Cleveland's starter. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns kicker Parkey headed to IR, McLaughlin likely starter

By Tom Withers Aug. 23, 2021 03:50 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns' kicking competition wasn't decided by makes or

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) catches a pass under pressure from New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Keenum throws TD, Browns beat Giants in matchup of reserves

By Tom Withers Aug. 22, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Case Keenum and KhaDarel Hodge spend a lot of time practicing

New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers reacts to the Cleveland Browns bench after a play during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns, Giants have testy joint practice, fight afterward

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2021 06:28 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Giants planned to hit some golf balls as a team bonding

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, left, celebrates with fellow tight ends after making a catch for a touchdown during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (Joshua Gunter/The Plain Dealer via AP)
Browns' Njoku happy with role, wants to stay in Cleveland

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2021 02:10 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns tight end David Njoku has changed his mind — again.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips, hits tight end Austin Hooper after a reception during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer via AP)
AP source: Browns' Phillips (biceps) could miss most of year

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2021 10:51 AM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips tore his biceps and could

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass agianst the Cleveland Browns during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry stars; Browns, Giants keep it cool in joint practice

By Tom Withers Aug. 19, 2021 06:48 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. reunited with the Giants, sharing a few

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit takes a break during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns welcoming Giants as 'guests' for 2 joint practices

By Tom Withers Aug. 18, 2021 02:36 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — With the New York Giants visiting for a few days, Browns

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, left, works with assistant defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns DEs Garrett, Clowney still slowed by camp injuries

By Tom Withers Aug. 17, 2021 03:05 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney worked on his conditioning off to the side.

FILE - In this April 26, 2013, file photo, former Cleveland Browns player Dick Schafrath announces an NFL football draft pick during the third round at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Schafrath, an offensive tackle who blocked for Browns Hall of Fame running backs Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly and Bobby Mitchell before going into politics after retiring, has died. He was 84. The team said Schafrath died on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. No cause of death was given. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Browns' Schafrath, who blocked for 3 Hall of Famers, dies

By Tom Withers Aug. 16, 2021 05:46 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Dick Schafrath, a star offensive tackle for the Cleveland

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah runs through a drill during an NFL football practice Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
JOK shines in Browns' debut, team awaits results on Wilson

By Tom Withers Aug. 15, 2021 05:02 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mack Wilson's shoulder injury could push Browns rookie

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield stretches during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Matured Mayfield leading Browns amid 'Super' expectations

By Tom Withers Aug. 13, 2021 02:32 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield has grown up. There was no other option.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reacts after breaking up a pass during a drill during an NFL football practice Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns resting Mayfield, most starters for preseason opener

By Tom Withers Aug. 12, 2021 05:24 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The more established, talented NFL teams have the luxury of

Cleveland Browns defensive back Greg Newsome II catches a football during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Rare rookie: Browns CB Newsome flashes skills, humility

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2021 06:13 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns rookie cornerback Greg Newsome II has shown a

Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Myles Garrett (95) encourages the fans to cheer during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns star Garrett out with hamstring injury, Walker back

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2021 02:18 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with a

CORRECTS BYLINE TO JOHN KUNTZ NOT JOSHUA GUNTER - Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, left, runs by defensive tackle Sheldon Day during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer via AP)
Browns' Mayfield not focused on money after Allen's big deal

By Tom Withers Aug. 08, 2021 05:05 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield won't let dollar signs sack him.

Cleveland Browns receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) catches a pass during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Peoples-Jones saying little, but is the talk of Browns camp

By Tom Withers Aug. 06, 2021 03:09 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — There's a wide receiver at Browns training camp making

Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan speaks to the media as the new Indians logo is displayed, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Cleveland. Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland's Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians. The ballclub announced the name change Friday, effective at the end of the 2021 season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians extend lease, ending relocation speculation

By Tom Withers Aug. 05, 2021 12:38 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Soon to be known as Guardians, the Indians aren't leaving home

Cleveland Browns defensive back Emmanuel Rugamba, back, breaks up a pass intended for receiver Ja'Marcus Bradley during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Clowney Show: Healthy defender dominating in Browns camp

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2021 05:55 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney is shattering preconceived notions,

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. runs through a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio, in this Wednesday, June 2, 2021, file photo. Browns starting middle linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. may miss an extended period with a right knee injury sustained on a non-contact play in training camp. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, that Walker, one of Cleveland's biggest free agency acquisitions, will not need surgery. Stefanski did not provide a definitive time frame on the 25-year-old's return.“It’s a week-plus,” he said. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns LB Walker out with knee injury, Owusu-Koramoah back

By Tom Withers Aug. 03, 2021 02:47 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns dodged their first major injury of this season.