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FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after a 2-yard touchdown pass to Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Big Ben has tormented the Browns, going 24-2-1 as a starter against them since 2004. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns gearing up for one last shot at dropping Big Ben

By Tom Withers Dec. 31, 2021 05:25 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett was only 8 years old when Ben Roethlisberger started

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Browns' Mayfield downplays death threats after Packers loss

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2021 03:44 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield's focus is solely on the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches warmups before the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Stefanski, Browns second-guessed, stung by close losses

By Tom Withers Dec. 27, 2021 04:46 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Despite two agonizing losses in six days, a litany of COVID-19 cases

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns activate QB Mayfield, Colts' Nelson on COVID-19 list

By Tom Withers Dec. 24, 2021 10:56 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield moved a step closer to playing against Aaron Rodgers

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Browns' C Tretter, Saints QBs test positive for COVID-19

By Tom Withers Dec. 23, 2021 12:40 PM EST
Both Saints veteran quarterbacks, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian, Minnesota star

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs in for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Garrett slowed by injury, status for Packers iffy

By Tom Withers Dec. 22, 2021 11:30 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett’s plans for Christmas remain murky. The

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku walks off the field after the Las Vegas Raiders defeated his team in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns can't finish, brutal loss drops them outside playoffs

By Tom Withers Dec. 21, 2021 05:40 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Improbable ended up being impossible for the snake-bit Browns.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, top, is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' McKinley out for season, star Garrett hurts groin

By Tom Withers Dec. 21, 2021 11:49 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns got bad news on defensive end Takk McKinley. They're

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs for a first down as Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) reaches for him during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns can't overcome COVID, Raiders in heartbreaking loss

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 10:09 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — After all they endured over the past week, the Browns were seconds

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Carlson FG gives Raiders 16-14 win vs COVID-ravaged Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 08:26 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Raiders didn't appreciate the NFL postponing their trip. They

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after his team defeated the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Mayfield and coach Kevin Stefanski tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and will likely miss Saturday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders as Cleveland deals with a widespread outbreak during its playoff pursuit. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Mayfield out, Browns down several starters for Raiders game

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 10:48 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield ran out of time. The Browns quarterback

FILE - Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. The NFL's decision to relax some COVID-19 testing policies could result in the Browns getting back some key players in time to play Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, but Stefanski, who is still isolating after a positive test, is not counting on anything. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Postponement gives Browns practice, more time before Raiders

By Tom Withers Dec. 18, 2021 05:47 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gifted two days by the NFL to possibly get healthier, the Browns

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (90) tackles Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) for no gain during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns-Raiders game pushed by NFL to Monday amid COVID cases

By Tom Withers Dec. 17, 2021 02:10 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns got a welcomed reprieve on Friday after days of positive

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Mayfield, Browns meet Raiders after move due to COVID cases

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2021 09:03 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The blind-side hit that finally took out Baker Mayfield came off the

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Mullens is slated to make his first start since last season for San Francisco. The Browns activated him from the practice squad Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, presumably to be their No. 2 behind Case Keenum before the latest wave of positive COVID-19 results. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Browns QB Keenum, 4 more positive for COVID-19

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2021 05:43 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Case Keenum's expected start for the Browns took an unexpected turn.

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' COVID cases grow, Mayfield, Stefanski test positive

By Tom Withers Dec. 15, 2021 09:45 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — When Kevin Stefanski received word he'd tested positive again for

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry out as Browns dealing with another COVID-19 outbreak

By Tom Withers Dec. 14, 2021 12:16 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The playoffs are within the Browns' reach. And, once again there's

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' harrowing escape keeps playoff push from derailing

By Tom Withers Dec. 13, 2021 03:02 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns don't have to impress any committee to make the playoffs.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is carted off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Garrett backs up words, Browns hang on to beat Ravens 24-22

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2021 04:42 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett wasn't going to let this season escape his grasp — or

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Ravens' star QB Jackson sprains ankle in loss to Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2021 02:52 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Jackson's right ankle is even less sturdy, and so is Baltimore