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FILE - This is a 2018 file photo showing Desmond Harrison of the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. The Browns released left tackle Desmond Harrison, who started eight games as a rookie last season. Harrison was let go Wednesday, June 5, 2019, a day after coach Freddie Kitchens said the 25-year-old “missed a flight or something.” (AP Photo/File)
Browns release left tackle Harrison, started 8 games in '18

By Tom Withers Jun. 05, 2019 02:24 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns released left tackle Desmond Harrison, who started

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. catches a pass during a drill at the team's NFL football training facility in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
All eyes on OBJ as Beckham finally practices with Browns

By Tom Withers Jun. 04, 2019 06:41 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Wearing a tinted facemask visor, bright orange socks, white gloves

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson Jr. runs through a drill at the team's NFL football training facility in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns RB Johnson still desires trade, says team not loyal

By Tom Withers Jun. 04, 2019 02:12 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Duke Johnson came to Browns camp and made his feelings clear.

FILE- In this April 1, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham answers questions during a news conference in Berea, Ohio. Beckham reported for Cleveland’s mandatory minicamp and will practice Tuesday, June 4, 2019, after missing most of the team’s voluntary workouts. The star wide receiver has been away from the team and training in California. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
OBJ reports to Browns, will practice after skipping workouts

By Tom Withers Jun. 03, 2019 08:01 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. reported for Cleveland's mandatory minicamp and

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, hands the ball off to running back D'Ernest Johnson during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns QB Mayfield tells kids 'to be yourself' at camp

By Tom Withers Jun. 01, 2019 02:46 PM EDT
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield broke out his old dance moves, threw

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jaelen Strong catches a pass during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns coach says OBJ missed 'a lot' by skipping practices

By Tom Withers May. 30, 2019 03:05 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s extended absence may have finally gotten to

Cleveland Browns defensive back Robert Jackson catches a pass during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns confident free agent DT McCoy will choose them

By Tom Withers May. 30, 2019 02:05 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Gerald McCoy's free agency tour started with the Browns. They

FLE - In this April 1, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham answers questions during a news conference in Berea, Ohio. Odell Beckham Jr.’s got a new team and a new ride. The star wide receiver has purchased a tricked-out, orange Rolls Royce complete with a pop-up hood ornament that features a miniaturized model of him in a Browns uniform making one of the one-handed catches he became known for while with the Giants. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
OBJ will ride into Cleveland with customized orange Rolls

By Tom Withers May. 29, 2019 03:54 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s got a new team and a new ride. The

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo ,Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates an interception by defensive back Andrew Adams during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Tampa, Fla. Free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will visit the Cleveland Browns, who hope to sign the six-time Pro Bowler. General manager John Dorsey said Thursday, May 23, 2019, that McCoy, who was released earlier this week in a cost-cutting move, will be at the team’s facility Friday. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
AP source: Browns meet with Gerald McCoy, talks continue

By Tom Withers May. 24, 2019 04:56 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gerald McCoy isn't ready to commit to the Browns — or anyone else

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo ,Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93) celebrates an interception by defensive back Andrew Adams during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Tampa, Fla. Free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy will visit the Cleveland Browns, who hope to sign the six-time Pro Bowler. General manager John Dorsey said Thursday, May 23, 2019, that McCoy, who was released earlier this week in a cost-cutting move, will be at the team’s facility Friday. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Free agent Pro Bowl tackle Gerald McCoy to visit Browns

By Tom Withers May. 23, 2019 05:16 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns will get to show Gerald McCoy how far they've come.

FILE - In this May 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Kareem Hunt (27) talks with head coach Freddie Kitchens during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. Kitchens has been watching Kareem Hunt work toward redemption. On Sunday, May 19, Kitchens showed the running back that he’s got his full support. Kitchens and general manager John Dorsey surprised Hunt by attending his baptism at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church on Cleveland’s east side. Hunt, who has been suspended eight games by the NFL for two physical altercations, including one in which he shoved and kicked a woman, said last week he wanted “to feel reborn.”(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns coach Kitchens surprises Kareem Hunt at his baptism

By Tom Withers May. 20, 2019 01:38 PM EDT
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (AP) — Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has been watching Kareem Hunt

Cleveland Browns' Kareem Hunt runs through a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Hunt tells Browns, 'You can trust me,' after violent past

By Tom Withers May. 15, 2019 03:03 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Once he found the courage, Kareem Hunt watched the infamous video

Cleveland Browns' Sheldon Richardson runs through a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Practice? Beckham spends 1 day with Browns, leaves again

By Tom Withers May. 15, 2019 11:32 AM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s current part-time employment isn't bothering

FILE - In this April 1, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham answers questions during an NFL football news conference in Berea, Ohio. The star wide receiver reported to the team’s headquarters Monday and is on the field Tuesday, May 14, 2019, for practice. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Odell Beckham Jr. practicing with Browns for first time

By Tom Withers May. 14, 2019 11:07 AM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s excused, debated absence is over. He's run a

In this Friday, May 3, 2019 photo, Cleveland Browns punter Jamie Gillan (7) loosens up during NFL football rookie minicamp in Berea, Ohio. While preparing for the draft, Gillan kicked so hard he ruined three regulation NFL footballs, enhancing the story behind "The Scottish Hammer" who started in Scotland's highlands, stopped in Arkansas and is now in Cleveland trying to win a punting job with the Browns. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Great scot: Browns rookie punter has Scottish heritage

By Tom Withers May. 04, 2019 05:51 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jamie Gillan already has the catchy nickname and ready-for

Cleveland Browns' Greedy Williams answers a question from the media during NFL football rookie minicamp Friday, May 3, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns rookie cornerback Williams looks the part

By Tom Withers May. 03, 2019 06:43 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — With a bright smile, easygoing nature and similar facial

AP source: Browns plan to sign Scottish punter as free agent

By Tom Withers Apr. 29, 2019 02:33 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press the

Louisiana State cornerback Greedy Williams walks the red carpet ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Browns bolster defense in second NFL draft under GM Dorsey

By Tom Withers Apr. 27, 2019 09:03 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Freddie Kitchens emerged from the Browns' draft room looking like

In this April 1, 2019 photo Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham answers questions during a news conference in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens says he’s not upset with star receiver Odell Beckham’s absence from the team’s voluntary offseason workout program. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns coach not upset with WR Odell Beckham's camp absence

By Tom Withers Apr. 27, 2019 05:09 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Freddie Kitchens got intensely defensive about the Browns new

People walk on a bridge lined with video boards providing news on draft picks on the final day of the NFL football draft Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Browns stay defensive on third day of NFL draft

By Tom Withers Apr. 27, 2019 02:52 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns stayed defensive on the third day of the NFL