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Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams, left, and strong safety Morgan Burnett watch from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Short story: Browns come up just short against Rams

By Tom Withers Sep. 23, 2019 01:38 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Four chances, four failures. Baker Mayfield and the

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp scores a 6-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Rams stop Mayfield late, Goff throws 2 TDs passes in win

By Tom Withers Sep. 22, 2019 11:48 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Backed up to their own goal line, the Rams buckled down.

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Christian Kirksey is shown during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh. The Cleveland Browns could be missing several starters Sunday night when they face the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams. Tight end David Njoku (wrist), linebacker Christian Kirksey (chest), right tackle Chris Hubbard (foot) and safeties Damarious Randall (concussion) and Morgan Burnett (leg) missed practice Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. (AP PhotoWinslow Townson, File)
Browns place LB Christian Kirksey on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Sep. 21, 2019 01:32 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Christian Kirksey's season is already looking a lot like his 2018.

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald (99) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game in Atlanta. The Rams, the defending NFC champions, with an offense teeming with talent and defense led by incomparable star tackle Donald, will visit Cleveland in the Browns’ first nationally televised Sunday night game in 11 years. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Browns brace for prime-time test against Donald, champ Rams

By Tom Withers Sep. 19, 2019 07:12 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns passed their first prime-time test. The second one won't

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns strong safety Morgan Burnett runs a route during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins, in Cleveland. The Browns could be missing several starters Sunday night when they face the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams. Tight end David Njoku (wrist), linebacker Christian Kirksey (chest), right tackle Chris Hubbard (foot) and safeties Damarious Randall (concussion) and Morgan Burnett (leg) missed practice Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns could be missing several starters Sunday against Rams

By Tom Withers Sep. 19, 2019 03:23 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns came away from their blowout over the Jets badly

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks New York Jets' quarterback Luke Falk (8) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Garrett dismisses 'dirty' label, DE must clean up penalties

By Tom Withers Sep. 19, 2019 03:20 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns defensive end Myles Garrett doesn't mind being called

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) catches a pass and scores a touchdown during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
AP source: Browns TE Njoku broke right wrist against Jets

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2019 07:47 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns tight end David Njoku got more banged up against the Jets

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham wears a Richard Mille watch during warm ups before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Football fashion plate Odell Beckham Jr. has switched watches. The Browns polarizing wide receiver has partnered with Swedish watchmaker Daniel Wellington, which introduced him Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, as “one of our new icons.” Beckham caused a minor uproar last week by wearing a nearly $200,000 Richard Mille watch during Cleveland’s home opener. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Watched: Beckham says NFL has 'different' rules for him

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2019 01:03 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. feels the NFL is unfairly watching him.

Cleveland Browns' Christian Kirksey (58) celebrates with Myles Garrett (95) after Garrett sacked New York Jets' quarterback Luke Falk (8) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Browns better under bright lights, but many problems remain

By Tom Withers Sep. 17, 2019 04:10 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Once Odell Beckham switched on the afterburners and jetted away from

Cleveland Browns strong safety Damarious Randall (23) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Browns' Randall out against Jets with concussion, Smith back

By Tom Withers Sep. 14, 2019 03:01 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns starting safety Damarious Randall will miss Monday night's

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is introduced as he runs out on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Cleveland. Odell Beckham Jr. says former Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams instructed his players to "take me out" of a preseason game in 2017. The Pro Bowl wide receiver sustained an ankle injury when Cleveland's Briean Boddy-Calhoun cut his legs out while he was with the New York Giants. Beckham said current Cleveland players told him that Williams instructed them to "take me out of the game, and it's preseason." (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Time keeper: Beckham said he'll wear watch if he wants

By Tom Withers Sep. 12, 2019 06:09 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. said he's done talking about his controversial

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is introduced as he runs out on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Cleveland. Odell Beckham Jr. says former Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams instructed his players to "take me out" of a preseason game in 2017. The Pro Bowl wide receiver sustained an ankle injury when Cleveland's Briean Boddy-Calhoun cut his legs out while he was with the New York Giants. Beckham said current Cleveland players told him that Williams instructed them to "take me out of the game, and it's preseason." (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
OBJ says Gregg Williams ordered Browns players to hurt him

By Tom Withers Sep. 12, 2019 03:25 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s going back to New York seeking revenge.

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith (50) walks off the field after an NFL football preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, in Cleveland. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said his team is “hurting” for defensive end Chris Smith after his girlfriend was killed in an accident. Petara Cordero, who recently had a daughter with Smith, was struck by a car as she stood on the roadside Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. Smith’s car had blown a tire and the 26-year-old Cordero exited the vehicle when she was stuck by an oncoming car driven by a woman who admitted to police she had been drinking. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns lean on bond to support Smith after girlfriend killed

By Tom Withers Sep. 12, 2019 11:22 AM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Chris Smith's football family is comforting him through the

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith (50) sits on the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. Petara Cordero, the girlfriend of Smith has been killed in an accident early Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. The team said Cordero, 26, died when she was struck by an oncoming car on I-90 West at around 2 a.m. after she and Smith had pulled to the side of the road when the car he was driving had a tire malfunction and spun out. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Girlfriend of Browns DE Smith killed in roadside accident

By Tom Withers Sep. 11, 2019 02:06 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The girlfriend of Browns defensive end Chris Smith was killed in a

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is introduced as he runs out on the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The flashy, fashionable wide receiver sported an expensive watch, worth over $250,000, during his debut Sunday. The NFL plans to speak with Browns star Odell Beckham Jr. about wearing a watch in games. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tick, tock: OBJ plans to keep wearing lavish watch in games

By Tom Withers Sep. 10, 2019 01:41 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Watch it: Odell Beckham Jr.'s taking a stand against the NFL on

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens answers questions during a news conference after the Tennessee Titans defeated the Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns appear overhyped, reckless in penalty-filled debut

By Tom Withers Sep. 09, 2019 06:02 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield was hurting following a shocking, stinging loss.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. runs a route during the first half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The flashy, fashionable wide receiver sported an expensive watch, worth over $250,000, during his debut Sunday. The NFL plans to speak with Browns star Odell Beckham Jr. about wearing a watch in games. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Out of time: NFL tells Beckham not to wear watch in games

By Tom Withers Sep. 09, 2019 11:50 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham's football fashion taste clashed with the NFL's.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions during a news conference after the Tennessee Titans defeated the Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
False start: Browns commit 18 penalties, blasted in opener

By Tom Withers Sep. 08, 2019 05:23 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns' highly anticipated opener turned into one giant, yellow

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mariota, Titans sack Mayfield, hyped Browns 43-13 in opener

By Tom Withers Sep. 08, 2019 04:34 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Titans ignored all the hoopla about the ballyhooed Browns, and

Beverly Graham warmly greets former Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown in front of the bronze statue of Beverly's husband, former Browns quarterback great Otto Graham, after the Browns' unveiling ceremony, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Graham's remarkable decade of dominance with the Browns has been immortalized. The team unveiled a bronze statue on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, outside FirstEnergy Stadium of the late Hall of Fame quarterback, who led Cleveland to 10 championship games in 10 seasons. (John Kuntz/cleveland.com via AP)
Browns unveil statue of Hall of Fame QB Otto Graham

By Tom Withers Sep. 07, 2019 04:03 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Otto Graham's remarkable decade of dominance with the Browns has