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Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) plays against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns were forced to place three more players, including starting right tackle Jack Conklin and kicker Cody Parkey, on the COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, as they prepare for this week's home game against Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns activate Conklin, Parkey from COVID list to play

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2020 12:51 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns will have starting right tackle Jack Conklin and

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Big hit: Browns star Garrett on COVID list, out for Eagles

By Tom Withers Nov. 20, 2020 10:10 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett has been slowed down just when the Browns need

Cleveland Browns defensive back Ronnie Harrison (33) and linebacker Mack Wilson (51) tackle Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Wentz, East-leading Eagles to face playoff-hungry Browns

By Tom Withers Nov. 19, 2020 05:18 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Before he ever soared — or, in the case of this season,

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Garrett still away, Browns hopeful for sack leader's return

By Tom Withers Nov. 19, 2020 01:23 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — NFL sacks leader Myles Garrett remained isolated from his

Cleveland Browns long snapper Charley Hughlett (47) stands on the sideline against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns were forced to place three more players, including starting right tackle Jack Conklin, kicker Cody Parkey, and longsnapper Charley Hughlett on the COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, as they prepare for this week's home game against Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns place 3 more on COVID list, Garrett kept home "sick"

By Tom Withers Nov. 18, 2020 12:44 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield joked about sending a care package to Myles

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Andy Janovich holds up a United States flag before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Cleveland. Janovich was placed on the COVID-list on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, a day after he played in a win over the Texans. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns place Janovich on COVID list after he played in game

By Tom Withers Nov. 16, 2020 05:28 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns fullback Andy Janovich was placed on the COVID-19 list

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) tosses the ball to running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
With Chubb, Hunt leading way, Browns cutting playoff path

By Tom Withers Nov. 16, 2020 03:23 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The hurricane-like gusts, thunder, lightning, sheets of rain

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, congratulates running back Nick Chubb, left, after Chubb rushed for a 9-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Chubb, Hunt rush Browns past Texans 10-7 in wild weather

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2020 04:45 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb stepped out of bounds and on the Texans' necks.

FILE - Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb runs with the ball in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland, in this Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, file photo. Browns star running back Nick Chubb has been designated to return from injured reserve after missing four games with a sprained knee. Chubb got hurt in Cleveland's Oct. 4 win at Dallas. A Pro Bowler last season, Chubb rushed for 335 yards and four touchdowns in four games this season before getting hurt. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns activate RB Chubb after knee injury, will face Texans

By Tom Withers Nov. 14, 2020 01:27 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns can hand off the ball to Nick Chubb again.

File-This Sept. 17, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Chris Hubbard (74) blocking during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. The Browns placed Hubbard on the COVID-19 list after shutting down their facility and delaying practice to do contact tracing, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns place Hubbard on COVID list, game against Texans on

By Tom Withers Nov. 13, 2020 03:33 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns came back from their bye week healthier than they

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)
Browns' Landry playing rest of season for injured friend OBJ

By Tom Withers Nov. 12, 2020 05:40 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Every day at practice, Jarvis Landry looks around the field

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, center, is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot (94), linebacker Joe Schobert (47) and defensive tackle Taven Bryan (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Chubb's return against Texans boosts Browns for second half

By Tom Withers Nov. 12, 2020 04:29 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb spent the past five weeks watching, waiting,

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mayfield practices with Browns after stay on COVID-19 list

By Tom Withers Nov. 11, 2020 09:35 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield's unexpectedly extended bye week is finally

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to 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' Beckham has surgery to repair torn knee ligament

By Tom Withers Nov. 10, 2020 05:48 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had

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