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FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. gestures prior to the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in East Rutherford, N.J. Two people familiar with the blockbuster trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire Beckham from the Giants. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Slow down: Browns GM tempers expectations after Beckham deal

By Tom Withers Mar. 14, 2019 07:43 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Fans are scrambling to get their hands on tickets, jerseys and make

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Cleveland. No longer a punching bag, the Browns are punching back.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
OMG, OBJ: Beckham's arrival makes Browns instant contenders

By Tom Withers Mar. 13, 2019 07:05 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns returned as an expansion team in 1999. They

AP Source: Browns agree with TE Harris on 2-year deal

By Tom Withers Mar. 13, 2019 10:25 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Cleveland Browns and free

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, New York Giants' Odell Beckham Jr. celebrates a catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. Two people familiar with the blockbuster trade say the Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire Beckham from the Giants. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek, File)
AP Sources: Browns to acquire star receiver Beckham from NY

By Tom Withers Mar. 12, 2019 11:22 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. is about to run a deep route out of New Jersey —

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) runs after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Cleveland. Perriman will re-sign with the Cleveland Browns after a bounce-back season. He was set to hit the free-agent market on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
AP source: Browns beef up line, set to sign DT Richardson

By Tom Withers Mar. 12, 2019 05:59 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns general manager John Dorsey has built a fearsome front on

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns tight end Darren Fells (88) catches a touchdown pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. The Browns have released veteran tight end Darren Fells, increasing the likelihood they address that position in free agency. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Browns release veteran tight end Darren Fells

By Tom Withers Mar. 11, 2019 03:33 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have released veteran tight end Darren Fells,

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, New York Giants linebacker Olivier Vernon (54) plays against the Washington Redskins during an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. At right, in a Dec. 15, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive guard Kevin Zeitler (70) plays against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. A person familiar with the deal says the Cleveland Browns have traded guard Kevin Zeitler to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive end Olivier Vernon. The teams are also swapping the second-round picks, said the person who spoke Friday, March 8, 2019, to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the trade. (AP Photo/Files)
AP Source: Browns trading G Zeitler to Giants for DE Vernon

By Tom Withers Mar. 08, 2019 04:25 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns didn't wait for free agency's opening to make some noise.

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2015, file photo, Houston Texans' Kevin Johnson (30) chases a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in Houston. Johnson is scheduled to meet with the Browns, a person familiar with the visit confirmed to The Associated Press, Thursday, March 7, 2019. Johnson, who was released earlier this week by the Texans, met with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider, File)
AP source: Free agent CB Kevin Jonson to visit Browns

By Tom Withers Mar. 07, 2019 12:03 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Free agent cornerback Kevin Johnson is scheduled to meet with the

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.