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FILE - In this Aug. 10, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Jamie Collins stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in Cleveland. The Browns have released Collins on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Collins had two years remaining on his contract. He was due to make $10.5 million this season and $12.5 million in 2020. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns release veteran linebacker Jamie Collins

By Tom Withers Mar. 06, 2019 06:06 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jamie Collins had flashes of brilliance with the Browns. Not nearly

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Greg Robinson (78) plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Denver. The Browns have re-signed left tackle Greg Robinson for next season after he revived his career in 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns re-sign LT Greg Robinson after strong season

By Tom Withers Feb. 25, 2019 04:50 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Greg Robinson resurrected his career and resolved a major problem

Browns sign WR Jaelen Strong, played for Texans, Jaguars

By Tom Withers Feb. 20, 2019 11:35 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns boosted their wide receiving group by signing Jaelen

FILE - In this March 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi works with linebackers during an NCAA college football teams practice in Tuscaloosa, Ala. New Cleveland Browns NFL football head coach Freddie Kitchens added seven assistants to his staff, including Tosh Lupoi. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP, File)
New Browns coach Kitchens adds assistants, 'Bama coordinator

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2019 07:20 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — New Browns coach Freddie Kitchens added seven assistants to his

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, then-Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks looks on during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Glendale, Ariz. At right, in a Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken walks along the sideline during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas. New Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has hired Todd Monken as his offensive coordinator and Steve Wilks to run his defense. (AP Photo/File)
Browns' Kitchens hanging on to play-calling duties as coach

By Tom Withers Jan. 14, 2019 06:59 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Freddie Kitchens ran some Wishbone formation, pulled off a few trick

Cleveland Browns new NFL football head coach Freddie Kitchens, right, answers questions after a news conference, Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns' Kitchens promises fun and "we're going to win"

By Tom Withers Jan. 14, 2019 06:02 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Freddie Kitchens briefly left football. Football never left him.

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens talks to quarterback Baker Mayfield during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns are hiring Freddie Kitchens as their coach. Kitchens, who had a dazzling eight-week run as the team’s interim offensive coordinator, is finalizing his contract and will be named Cleveland’s ninth coach since 1999, said the person who spoke Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the imminent hire. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Ready Freddie: Kitchens hired by Browns after offensive run

By Tom Withers Jan. 12, 2019 01:48 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Freddie Kitchens had something on his coaching resume no other

FILE- In this Dec. 1, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim head coach Mike Priefer watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys in Minneapolis. Former Vikings assistant Priefer will handle special teams for new Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens. Priefer, who was suspended three games by Minnesota in 2014 for an insensitive remark, released a statement Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, saying he is coming to Cleveland. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Special teams coordinator Priefer says he's joining Browns

By Tom Withers Jan. 11, 2019 07:33 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Freddie Kitchens Era, although still not official, is rolling

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph watches before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Denver. A person familiar with the interview says former Broncos coach Vance Joseph will interview to be Cleveland’s defensive coordinator under new coach Freddie Kitchens. Joseph will meet Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 with Kitchens. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
AP Source: Former Broncos coach Joseph could join Browns

By Tom Withers Jan. 10, 2019 08:23 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Freddie Kitchens hasn't signed his contract as Browns coach. He's

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns are hiring Freddie Kitchens as their coach. Kitchens, who had a dazzling eight-week run as the team’s interim offensive coordinator, is finalizing his contract and will be named Cleveland’s ninth coach since 1999, said the person who spoke Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the imminent hire. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
AP Source: Browns hiring coordinator Kitchens as new coach

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2019 09:55 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns didn't have to go far to find their new coach.

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Cleveland. The Browns have interviewed Kitchens, who has already shown them what he can do with their offense. Kitchens took over game-planning and play-calling duties in October when Todd Haley was fired on the same day the club dismissed coach Hue Jackson. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns huddle in search for coach; Kitchens seen as favorite

By Tom Withers Jan. 08, 2019 07:20 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — One week into their expansive coaching search, the Browns are

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Cleveland. The Browns have interviewed Kitchens, who has already shown them what he can do with their offense. Kitchens took over game-planning and play-calling duties in October when Todd Haley was fired on the same day the club dismissed coach Hue Jackson. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns interview coordinator Kitchens for head coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 07, 2019 08:26 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Freddie Kitchens got his formal, sit-down interview with the Browns.

File-This is a 2018 file photo of Matt Eberflus of the Indianapolis Colts NFL football team. The Browns have interviewed Indianapolis defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, who padded his coaching resume Saturday with an impressive playoff performance. Eberflus met with Cleveland general manager John Dorsey and other members of the Browns front office one day after his defense bottled up Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson in the Colts’ 21-7 win in an AFC wild-card game. (AP Photo)
Browns interview Colts' Eberflus after wild-card playoff win

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2019 08:44 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Matt Eberflus has a past with the Browns. Maybe he'll have a future

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. Flores met Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, with Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey about the team's head coach opening. He’s the fifth candidate to meet with Dorsey. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Browns interview Patriots LB coach Flores, fifth candidate

By Tom Withers Jan. 05, 2019 07:14 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns have shaken Bill Belichick's coaching tree before with

FILE - This is a 2016 file photo showing Dan Campbell of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team. The Browns took their coaching search on the road and interviewed tight ends coach Campbell. The 42-year-old Campbell met Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, with Browns general manager John Dorsey and other members of Cleveland’s committee while the Saints practiced during their bye week in the NFL playoffs. (AP Photo/File)
Browns hit road, interview Saints' Campbell for coaching job

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2019 08:24 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Dan Campbell's strong stint as an interim coach has the Browns

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Cleveland. A person familiar with the decision says the Browns have denied requests from other teams to interview offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. There has been outside interest in Kitchens, who took over Cleveland’s offense in October, said the person who spoke Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 on condition of anonymity because the Browns are not commenting during their coaching search other than to confirm completed interviews. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
AP Source: Browns denying requests to interview OC Kitchens

By Tom Withers Jan. 03, 2019 07:46 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are protecting Freddie Kitchens like he was a franchise

File- In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, then-Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. The Browns have interviewed former Indianapolis and Detroit coach Caldwell for their job. Caldwell met Wednesday, Jan. 2, with general manager John Dorsey and others on the search committee at the team’s facility in Berea, Ohio. The team is confirming interviews after they are completed. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Browns interview former Colts, Lions coach Caldwell for job

By Tom Withers Jan. 02, 2019 08:39 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Caldwell spent a year away from the NFL, and while he was gone

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey answers question at a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Berea, Ohio. Browns interim coach Gregg Williams will be the first candidate interviewed for Cleveland's permanent position. Williams led Cleveland to a 5-3 record after Hue Jackson was fired on Oct. 29. Dorsey said Williams, the team's defensive coordinator for the past two seasons, will have his interview Tuesday. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns begin coaching search by interviewing Gregg Williams

By Tom Withers Jan. 01, 2019 07:28 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gregg Williams showed the Browns what he could do as their coach for