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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski runs off the field at halftime during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Stefanski steady in first season, has Browns in playoff hunt

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2020 05:57 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Stefanski came to Cleveland armed with a coaching plan

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) walks on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. The Raiders won 16-6. The Cleveland Browns have placed quarterback Baker Mayfield on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after a staff member tested positive for the virus. The team, which is on a bye this week, released a statement Sunday, Nov. 8 saying it was notified on Saturday of the positive test. Mayfield is believed to have had close contact with the unidentified infected person. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mayfield out, Browns welcome Chubb back from knee injury

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2020 01:03 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — There was a buzz on the practice field Monday as the Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Browns place QB Baker Mayfield on COVID-19 list during bye

By Tom Withers Nov. 08, 2020 10:22 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns didn't escape the bye week completely

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) tries to break a tackle by Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns show progress, still in AFC playoff hunt at bye week

By Tom Withers Nov. 05, 2020 03:51 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield's evaluation to determine if he's the Browns'

Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. (13) is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament during Sunday's 37-34 win at Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
OBJ's knee surgery next week, Browns GM sees him as long fit

By Tom Withers Nov. 04, 2020 02:14 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. has knee surgery scheduled next week. For

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) watches the ball after kicking a 24-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. The Raiders won 16-6. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns show flaws in bad loss, reach bye looking better

By Tom Withers Nov. 02, 2020 04:58 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Huge waves on Lake Erie smashed onto the rock jetties just

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, and Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Denzelle Good collide during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns catch break, Garrett's knee injury not serious

By Tom Withers Nov. 02, 2020 02:33 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns had a go-ahead touchdown overturned by replay, and

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches the ball as Las Vegas Raiders free safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. The Raiders won 16-6. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Garrett hurts knee, Browns fold in wind and lose to Raiders

By Tom Withers Nov. 01, 2020 06:45 PM EST
The wind/chill dropped considerably after the Browns lost to the Las Vegas

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) watches the ball after kicking a 24-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. The Raiders won 16-6. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carr, Raiders overcome windy, wintry weather to down Browns

By Tom Withers Nov. 01, 2020 04:11 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Derek Carr had no idea where his passes were going or what the

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) reaches for a pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darius Phillips (23) defends during an NFL football game in Cincinnati. The sure-handed wide receiver came in last week and made several clutch catches for the Browns after Odell Beckham Jr. got hurt. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
WR Higgins grabs chance to play more for Browns with OBJ out

By Tom Withers Oct. 30, 2020 03:07 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Even if Rashard Higgins was shown a shortcut, he probably

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, is sacked by Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Browns' Garrett practices, expected to play against Raiders

By Tom Withers Oct. 30, 2020 01:48 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett's relentless pursuit of quarterbacks, sacks and

Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. (13) is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament during Sunday's 37-34 win at Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mayfield, better Browns back home to face Raiders before bye

By Tom Withers Oct. 29, 2020 06:48 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Back when he was a TV commentator and dubbed a quarterbacks

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Browns' Myles Garrett idle for second day with ankle injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 29, 2020 01:35 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was held

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) locks arms with teammates during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cleveland's teams push for meaningful wins, lasting change

By Tom Withers Oct. 28, 2020 08:46 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians, Browns and Cavaliers are used to being judged by

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Better without Beckham? Stats say maybe; Mayfield disagrees

By Tom Withers Oct. 28, 2020 04:08 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The numbers don't lie. Baker Mayfield has been a better

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is chased by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Browns star, league sack leader Garrett not practicing

By Tom Withers Oct. 28, 2020 01:05 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the NFL's sacks leader, is

Cincinnati Bengals' Darius Phillips (23) intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Browns place Beckham on injured reserve after knee injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 27, 2020 01:44 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns placed star wide receiver Odell Beckham

Cleveland Browns' Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) celebrates his touchdown reception with Jarvis Landry (80) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Big loss: Browns take first steps without injured Beckham

By Tom Withers Oct. 26, 2020 03:26 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns had finally figured out how to best use Odell

Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. (13) is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament during Sunday's 37-34 win at Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Beckham's season over, Browns star WR tears knee ligament

By Tom Withers Oct. 26, 2020 10:40 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. was in a much better place emotionally and

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to avoid a tackle by Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Anthony Walker (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns TE Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against Cincy

By Tom Withers Oct. 23, 2020 07:40 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns will be without dependable tight end Austin Hooper