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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Garrett says Browns lacking focus, CB Newsome has concussion

By Tom Withers Dec. 10, 2021 10:18 AM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Just moments after Browns coach Kevin Stefanski ruled out three

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates with free safety John Johnson (43) and teammates after Ward intercepted a pass by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, not visible, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns get second shot at Jackson, Ravens in must-win game

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2021 05:32 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lamar Jackson looked nothing like a former league MVP or superstar

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. The Browns placed Walker Jr. and punter Jamie Gillan on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 in advance of Sunday's key matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, file)
Browns place top tackler Walker, P Gillan on COVID-19 list

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2021 12:22 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Anthony Walker Jr. might not be able to help the Browns chase

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns' Mayfield renewed by bye, confident for stretch run

By Tom Withers Dec. 08, 2021 05:07 PM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield's bruises aren't as black and blue as they were

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, center right, is congratulated by offensive tackle Blake Hance (62), running back Nick Chubb (24) and wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) after Njoku caught a touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns place Njoku on COVID-19 list, could miss Ravens game

By Tom Withers Dec. 07, 2021 08:36 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns tight end David Njoku was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns return from bye refreshed, refocused for home stretch

By Tom Withers Dec. 06, 2021 05:37 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rested and hopefully refocused, the Browns capped their bye week by

FILE - Cleveland Browns' Bill Glass (80) rushes towards New York Giants' quarterback Y.A. Tittle after he threw a pass during the first quarter of a football game in Cleveland, Oct. 27, 1963. Bill Glass, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end with Cleveland and member of the Browns' 1964 NFL championship team, has died. He was 86. The Browns said Glass died Sunday night, Dec. 5, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in Waxahachie, Texas.(AP Photo/File)
Cleveland Browns star defensive end Bill Glass dead at 86

By Tom Withers Dec. 06, 2021 03:59 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bill Glass, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive end with Cleveland and

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) celebrates after tackling Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. The Browns could have some help at linebacker for their playoff push. Jacob Phillips, who suffered a biceps injury during training camp, was designated to return from injured reserve on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, as Cleveland returned from a bye week devoted to getting healthy and recharged for the last five games. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns designate LB Phillips for return after biceps injury

By Tom Withers Dec. 06, 2021 03:59 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns could have some extra help at linebacker for

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks to the locker room after the Browns defeated the Detroit Lions 13-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Mayfield's chance to change the narrative — about him, about the Browns and about his future is staring him in the face. He's got five games to show he's either a franchise quarterback or another Cleveland miss.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Mayfield, Browns can make up for lost season in home stretch

By Tom Withers Dec. 02, 2021 02:08 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield's chance to change the narrative — about him,

FILE - Cleveland Browns chief of staff Callie Brownson stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. Brownson will coach the U.S. Women's Tackle National Team this summer in Finland. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' chief of staff Brownson named U.S. women's coach

By Tom Withers Dec. 02, 2021 12:12 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Callie Brownson will exchange her brown and orange gear this

Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter (64) and guard Joel Bitonio block as quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Browns GM expecting "best" of Mayfield after December bye

By Tom Withers Dec. 01, 2021 01:46 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns general manager Andrew Berry feels the bye week will

FILE- Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) looks to block Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during an NFL football game, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Conklin returned earlier than expected this week, and the two-time Pro Bowler will play Sunday when the Browns play the first of two games in three weeks against the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns place RT Jack Conklin on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Nov. 30, 2021 03:31 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin's season is

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns bummed and bewildered at bye after loss to Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 29, 2021 05:29 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — One play after Baker Mayfield completed a 41-yard pass, a long

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin leaves the field on a cart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns' Conklin suffers season-ending knee injury vs Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 29, 2021 01:56 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns right tackle Jack Conklin will undergo surgery after

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin watches warmups before an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Conklin and Browns dynamic running back Kareem Hunt were designated for return from injured reserve and could play in this week's AFC North showdown against Baltimore. Hunt and Conklin will practice Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Browns activate Hunt, Conklin from IR to face Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 27, 2021 10:52 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland's offense is again complete. The

FILE- Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) looks to block Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during an NFL football game, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Conklin returned earlier than expected this week, and the two-time Pro Bowler will play Sunday when the Browns play the first of two games in three weeks against the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns RT Conklin back from grisly injury, ready for Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 26, 2021 04:21 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns right tackle Jack Conklin vividly remembers the scary

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) walks off of the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Hunt and All-Pro starting right tackle Jack Conklin were designated for return from injured reserve and could play in this week's AFC North showdown against Baltimore. Hunt and Conklin will practice Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Browns get boost, RB Hunt, RT Conklin practice before Ravens

By Tom Withers Nov. 24, 2021 10:20 AM EST
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns have gotten a little healthier for the holidays —

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates after the Browns defeated the Detroit Lions 13-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mayfield blames frustration, not boos for postgame conduct

By Tom Withers Nov. 22, 2021 02:16 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Every bad throw, every body ache and every chance Baker

Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle walks off the field after the Cleveland Browns won an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Lions come up short, lose 13-10 to Browns and stay winless

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2021 07:13 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — A change at quarterback did nothing, and the Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions safety Will Harris, left, sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Chubb runs for 130, Browns hold off winless Lions 13-10

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2021 04:26 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — With the game's outcome in doubt and Cleveland's season in