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Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens speaks at a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has not yet scheduled the appeal for his indefinite NFL suspension for striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns take first steps without suspended star Myles Garrett

By Tom Withers Nov. 18, 2019 02:17 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — On a shelf in his locker just below where Myles Garrett

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, gets ready to hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, second from left, with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns’ Garrett has suspension appeal set for Wednesday

By Tom Withers Nov. 18, 2019 10:25 AM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett will make his case

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, gets ready to hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, second from left, with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP source: NFL to hear Garrett’s appeal early this week

By Tom Withers Nov. 17, 2019 12:34 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett will soon learn when he can play again.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) goes after Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Sacked: NFL suspends Garrett, Browns’ season in jeopardy

By Tom Withers Nov. 16, 2019 02:12 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett couldn’t control the rage that makes him a

Cleveland Browns strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Johnny Holton (80) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP Source: Browns S Burnett has torn Achilles, season over

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 10:58 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the injury says Cleveland Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) goes after Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 21-7. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Myles Garrett, helmet a ‘weapon,’ banned for rest of season

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 12:09 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett is done playing for the Cleveland Browns this

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said benching Callaway is a one-game punishment. Callaway did not play in Sunday’s 19-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was a surprising addition to the inactives list after being included in the game plan. Kitchens has not divulged his reason for sitting Callaway, who was suspended four games earlier this season by the NFL for violating the league’s drug policy. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Ex-Browns receiver Antonio Callaway gets 10-game drug ban

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 11:44 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Former Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway has been

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions during a news conference after the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, early Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 21-7. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns star Garrett facing NFL discipline after outburst

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 03:36 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett swung a helmet. The NFL will soon swing back.

This combo shows Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Garrett loses cool, hits Steelers QB with helmet in brawl

By Tom Withers Nov. 14, 2019 11:58 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns were seconds away from a season-changing win when

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) rushes against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Several Steelers hurt in loss to Browns before brawl

By Tom Withers Nov. 14, 2019 09:41 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Before the ugly brawl, several Steelers took a pounding

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said benching Callaway is a one-game punishment. Callaway did not play in Sunday’s 19-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was a surprising addition to the inactives list after being included in the game plan. Kitchens has not divulged his reason for sitting Callaway, who was suspended four games earlier this season by the NFL for violating the league’s drug policy. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Former Browns WR Callaway facing 10-game ban

By Tom Withers Nov. 14, 2019 04:17 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns gave up on Antonio Callaway. The NFL is going to

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers play at the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Nov. 14. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
High stakes: Steelers, Browns renew rivalry, plenty on line

By Tom Withers Nov. 13, 2019 02:02 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Separated by roughly 130 miles and six Super Bowl titles, the

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes between Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
2 of a kind: Chubb, Hunt give Browns powerful backfield

By Tom Withers Nov. 12, 2019 05:02 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Freddie Kitchens has struggled to make two star wide

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said benching Callaway is a one-game punishment. Callaway did not play in Sunday’s 19-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was a surprising addition to the inactives list after being included in the game plan. Kitchens has not divulged his reason for sitting Callaway, who was suspended four games earlier this season by the NFL for violating the league’s drug policy. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns coach Kitchens: Benching of WR Callaway only 1 game

By Tom Withers Nov. 11, 2019 03:05 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said wide receiver Antonio

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry celebrates after the Browns defeated the Buffalo Bills 19-16 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns take step forward in strange, unpredictable season

By Tom Withers Nov. 11, 2019 02:34 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — When the Browns finally reached the end zone after so many

Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Hunt returns to field for Browns after NFL suspension

By Tom Withers Nov. 10, 2019 07:52 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — When Kareem Hunt arrived for his first game in nearly a year,

Buffalo Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka (4) misses a 53-yard field goal late during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bills stand up on defense, offense falters in loss to Browns

By Tom Withers Nov. 10, 2019 07:11 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Bills built their impressive record by beating mediocre-to

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates after the Browns defeated the Buffalo Bills 19-16 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Season saver: Mayfield, Browns stop slide, beat Bills 19-16

By Tom Withers Nov. 10, 2019 04:38 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — When Buffalo's game-tying field-goal try with 22 seconds left

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) lines up during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the negotiations says Browns' Tretter has agreed to terms on a three-year, $32.5 million contract extension with the club. Tretter, who is in his third season with the team, will receive $23 million guaranteed, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized. An announcement could come Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, the person said. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Front and center: Browns sign C Tretter to 3-year extension

By Tom Withers Nov. 08, 2019 08:56 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — While they wait for quarterback Baker Mayfield to develop, the

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens answers questions after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Cleveland. Kitchens sold cars in Alabama before he got into coaching. So at least he’s got a fallback plan. The Browns’ first-year coach, whose selection was met with some skepticism because of his lack of experience, could be down to his final games if Cleveland doesn’t turn around a season that has derailed after beginning with sky-high optimism.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Getting hot for Kitchens as Browns fail to reach potential

By Tom Withers Nov. 07, 2019 07:17 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Freddie Kitchens sold cars in Alabama before he got into