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FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey walks on the field after an NFL preseason football game between the Detroit Lions, in Cleveland. The Browns and Dorsey have mutually agreed to part ways the team announced Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Dorsey bolts Browns, leaving chaotic team to find coach, GM

By Tom Withers Dec. 31, 2019 02:46 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns ended 2019 the same way they began the year — coach

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett walks through the locker room at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. Head coach Freddie Kitchens was dismissed shortly after the Browns returned to team headquarters following a 33-23 loss to the lowly Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns set to interview McDaniels, others for coaching job

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2019 12:28 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jarvis Landry believes he knows what the Browns are missing

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens, left, congratulates Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor after the Bengals defeated the Browns 33-23 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
One, done: Browns fire Kitchens after disappointing season

By Tom Withers Dec. 29, 2019 08:07 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Freddie Kitchens made a great first impression. Everything

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Kitchens blocking out loud noise about his future

By Tom Withers Dec. 23, 2019 03:02 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Like he instructs his players, Freddie Kitchens is trying to

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after the Browns were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens 31-15 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns lose, playoff hopes gone, coach Kitchens may be next

By Tom Withers Dec. 22, 2019 07:18 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns needed all kinds of help to keep their scant

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., right, catches a 3-yard touchdown pass against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens win 11th straight, clinch top seed in AFC playoffs

By Tom Withers Dec. 22, 2019 04:42 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Jackson has the Baltimore Ravens soaring to new heights.

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches his team prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Beating Ravens again could save Kitchens' job with Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2019 04:50 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Freddie Kitchens got an early signature win in his first

El quarterback de los Ravens de Baltimore Lamar Jackson (8) durante una jugada del partido de la NFL que enfrentó a su equipo con los Jets de Nueva York, el 12 de diciembre de 2019, en Baltimore. (AP Foto/Gail Burton)
Ravens, Browns in very different places since first meeting

By Tom Withers Dec. 19, 2019 05:20 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — When the Ravens and Browns played 12 weeks ago, Lamar Jackson

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) can't hold onto the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OBJ on his future with Browns: 'I'm not going anywhere'

By Tom Withers Dec. 18, 2019 02:35 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. dramatically ended the drama.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) tries to elude the tackle of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Excitement to excuses: Browns again a December debacle.

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2019 05:13 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — From excitement and expectations to more excuses. This

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Grounded: Browns humble Chubb eyes wins, not rushing title

By Tom Withers Dec. 13, 2019 01:54 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The chant began almost as a pleading cry and has grown into

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) can't hold onto the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry says best friend OBJ not looking to bolt Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2019 03:21 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — If Odell Beckham is making plans to bolt the Browns, the

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) rushes for a 7-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Mayfield not fueled by college rift with Cards coach

By Tom Withers Dec. 11, 2019 04:50 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield won't forget what happened between him and

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns trying not to let OBJ drama wreck postseason push

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2019 06:29 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. gave each of his Browns teammates a new pair

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) rushes against Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bengals blow great chance to get second win, lose to Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 08, 2019 07:38 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — For the first time in what seems like forever, the Bengals

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward scores on a 61-yard interception return during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns win to stay in playoff hunt, can't avoid OBJ drama

By Tom Withers Dec. 08, 2019 04:43 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns can't even win without some

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. celebrates after a 35-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP Source: Browns' Beckham to have postseason surgery

By Tom Withers Dec. 08, 2019 10:59 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. intends to undergo

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Browns enter final stretch with playoff hopes flickering

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2019 07:07 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Their margin for error is completely gone, and with one more

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) celebrates after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Beckham vague about future with Browns amid 'bad' season

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2019 04:32 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s disappointing first season with the

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) wears a glove on his throwing hand during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Mayfield left the game in the first half after hitting his hand on a helmet. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield passing in practice, looks good to go

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2019 11:49 AM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield threw in practice for the