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Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II warms up during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. Newsome, a first-round pick who could be a starter this season, signed his contract Saturday, July 24. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns rookie CB Newsome, WR Schwartz sign deals before camp

By Tom Withers Jul. 24, 2021 09:23 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns rookie cornerback Greg Newsome, a first-round pick who

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, July 9, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland's baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians

By Tom Withers Jul. 23, 2021 11:37 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland’s Major League

Singer Alice Cooper, left, and Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield laugh during a Progressive Insurance commercial shoot at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Odd couple: Mayfield, rocker Alice Cooper team for TV spot

By Tom Withers Jul. 23, 2021 09:09 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield never dreamed of being on a team with Alice

This undated photo provided by the Cleveland Browns shows football player Mac Speedie. For decades, Speedie, who died in 1993 at age 73, was overlooked for enshrinement in Canton, Ohio. But he'll soon take his place alongside teammates Otto Graham, Dante Lavelli, Marion Motley, Bill Wills and Lou Groza and their legendary coach Paul Brown — who played a role in Speedie's delayed induction. When Speedie left Cleveland after the 1952 season to play for more money in Canada, Brown vowed revenge.(Cleveland Browns via AP)
Browns' Mac Speedie clears Hall hurdle, overdue induction

By Tom Withers Jul. 23, 2021 03:00 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mac Speedie spent his life overcoming hurdles both physical

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield fist bumps with a participant at the Baker Mayfield ProCamp in Gates Mills, Ohio, Wednesday, July 21, 2021.(Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Browns QB Mayfield not stressing about contract situation

By Tom Withers Jul. 21, 2021 03:02 PM EDT
GATES MILLS, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield is letting everyone else stress over

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (4) catches a football during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Clowney having fun with Browns, forming bond with Garrett

By Tom Withers Jun. 17, 2021 03:30 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney burst out of his three-point stance, spun

Cleveland browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to pass during an NFL football practice at the team training facility, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns QB Mayfield in 'no rush' with contract extension

By Tom Withers Jun. 16, 2021 01:36 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Along with everything else, Baker Mayfield is practicing

Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Jadeveon Clowney participates in a drill during an NFL football practice at the team training facility, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Beckham back, Clowney on field for first time at Browns camp

By Tom Withers Jun. 15, 2021 06:21 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney finally introduced himself to new teammates

FILE - Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carries the ball during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., in this Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, file photo. Chubb wants to go on a long run with the Browns. Entering the final season of his rookie contract, Chubb, who has rushed for 2,561 yards over the past two seasons and become a fan favorite in Cleveland, said his agent has had talks with the team about a long-term contract extension. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, FIle)
Browns' Chubb on contract: 'Cleveland's where I want to be'

By Tom Withers Jun. 15, 2021 02:33 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Nick Chubb wants to go on a long run with the Browns.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. swings during the Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball game Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Eastlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns, Chiefs take budding rivalry onto softball field

By Tom Withers Jun. 12, 2021 06:48 PM EDT
EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — A proud Clevelander, Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. swings during the Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball game Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Eastlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns WR Landry says OBJ looks "amazing" after knee surgery

By Tom Withers Jun. 12, 2021 05:32 PM EDT
EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s knee looks fine for football. His

Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (23) defends against wide receiver Ryan Switzer (15) during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Comeback corner: Browns' Williams progressing from injury

By Tom Withers Jun. 09, 2021 03:45 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns cornerback Greedy Williams has passed every major

FILE - Cleveland Browns' Callie Brownson walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, in this Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, file photo. Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson has been suspended by the team but will not lose her job after an arrest for drunken driving. Brownson, one of the most prominent females in the NFL, pleaded no contest in court Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Brunswick, Ohio, for charges related to her arrest on May 27. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Browns staffer Brownson suspended for DUI, will not lose job

By Tom Withers Jun. 09, 2021 01:13 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson has been

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson walks out onto the field before the team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Browns are aware of a recent incident involving Brownson, who could face discipline from the team and NFL. One of just a handful of female coaches in the league, Brownson just completed her second season with the Browns. The team released a statement on Tuesday night, June 8. Cleveland.com reported that Brownson was charged with drunken driving on May 27 in Brunswick, Ohio. The AP left a message with police to obtain records. (AP Photo/Justin Berl, File)
Browns staffer Brownson charged with drunken driving

By Tom Withers Jun. 08, 2021 08:20 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson could face

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah runs through a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns sign rookie LB Owusu-Koramoah, starred at Notre Dame

By Tom Withers Jun. 04, 2021 04:02 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Versatile linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoha signed his four

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker runs through a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Sacked: Browns All-Pro Garrett 'retires' from basketball

By Tom Withers Jun. 02, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett can dump all the quarterbacks he wants. His

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) catches a pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo (36) during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. The Cleveland Browns signed restricted free agent wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge, one of their top special teams players. The team had placed a tender worth $2.33 million on Hodge. The 26-year-old Hodge appeared in nine games last season with Cleveland, making 11 catches for 180 yards. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns sign restricted free agent Hodge, special teams star

By Tom Withers May. 27, 2021 02:58 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns signed restricted free agent wide

FILE - In this Friday, May 14, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Tommy Togiai runs a drill during NFL football rookie minicamp Berea, Ohio. The Browns signed another player in their Class of 2021. Defensive tackle Tommy Togiai, a fourth-round pick from Ohio State, signed his deal on Friday, May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Browns sign rookie DT Togiai, 4th-round pick from Ohio State

By Tom Withers May. 21, 2021 10:52 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns signed another player from their Class of 2021.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II runs a drill during an NFL football rookie minicamp at the team's training camp facility, Friday, May 14, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Fresh look: Browns coach Stefanski sheds mask at practice

By Tom Withers May. 14, 2021 01:58 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Around the time rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked and fumbles from hits by Los Angeles Chargers defenders Joey Bosa and Damion Square (71) during an NFL football game in N ashville, Tenn., in this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, file photo. The Browns bulked up their defensive line Tuesday, May 4, 2021, signing veteran tackle Damion Square. Square spent the past seven seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 32-year-old hasn't missed a game the past four seasons. (AP Photo/Michael Zito, File)
Browns sign veteran DT Damion Square, formerly with Chargers

By Tom Withers May. 04, 2021 03:34 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns bulked up their defensive line Tuesday, signing