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FILE - In this April 26, 2013, file photo, former Cleveland Browns player Dick Schafrath announces an NFL football draft pick during the third round at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Schafrath, an offensive tackle who blocked for Browns Hall of Fame running backs Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly and Bobby Mitchell before going into politics after retiring, has died. He was 84. The team said Schafrath died on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. No cause of death was given. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Browns' Schafrath, who blocked for 3 Hall of Famers, dies

By Tom Withers Aug. 16, 2021 05:46 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Dick Schafrath, a star offensive tackle for the Cleveland

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah runs through a drill during an NFL football practice Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
JOK shines in Browns' debut, team awaits results on Wilson

By Tom Withers Aug. 15, 2021 05:02 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mack Wilson's shoulder injury could push Browns rookie

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield stretches during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Matured Mayfield leading Browns amid 'Super' expectations

By Tom Withers Aug. 13, 2021 02:32 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield has grown up. There was no other option.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reacts after breaking up a pass during a drill during an NFL football practice Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns resting Mayfield, most starters for preseason opener

By Tom Withers Aug. 12, 2021 05:24 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The more established, talented NFL teams have the luxury of

Cleveland Browns defensive back Greg Newsome II catches a football during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Rare rookie: Browns CB Newsome flashes skills, humility

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2021 06:13 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns rookie cornerback Greg Newsome II has shown a

Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Myles Garrett (95) encourages the fans to cheer during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns star Garrett out with hamstring injury, Walker back

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2021 02:18 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett is dealing with a

CORRECTS BYLINE TO JOHN KUNTZ NOT JOSHUA GUNTER - Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, left, runs by defensive tackle Sheldon Day during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer via AP)
Browns' Mayfield not focused on money after Allen's big deal

By Tom Withers Aug. 08, 2021 05:05 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield won't let dollar signs sack him.

Cleveland Browns receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) catches a pass during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Peoples-Jones saying little, but is the talk of Browns camp

By Tom Withers Aug. 06, 2021 03:09 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — There's a wide receiver at Browns training camp making

Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan speaks to the media as the new Indians logo is displayed, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Cleveland. Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland's Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians. The ballclub announced the name change Friday, effective at the end of the 2021 season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians extend lease, ending relocation speculation

By Tom Withers Aug. 05, 2021 12:38 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Soon to be known as Guardians, the Indians aren't leaving home

Cleveland Browns defensive back Emmanuel Rugamba, back, breaks up a pass intended for receiver Ja'Marcus Bradley during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Clowney Show: Healthy defender dominating in Browns camp

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2021 05:55 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney is shattering preconceived notions,

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. runs through a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio, in this Wednesday, June 2, 2021, file photo. Browns starting middle linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. may miss an extended period with a right knee injury sustained on a non-contact play in training camp. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, that Walker, one of Cleveland's biggest free agency acquisitions, will not need surgery. Stefanski did not provide a definitive time frame on the 25-year-old's return.“It’s a week-plus,” he said. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns LB Walker out with knee injury, Owusu-Koramoah back

By Tom Withers Aug. 03, 2021 02:47 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns dodged their first major injury of this season.

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb catches a pass during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Running mates: Chubb, Browns sign 3-year extension

By Tom Withers Aug. 02, 2021 10:19 AM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Nick Chubb may celebrate his huge contract extension by

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, hands the ball off to running back Nick Chubb during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
AP source: Browns, RB Nick Chubb agree to 3-year extension

By Tom Withers Jul. 31, 2021 08:08 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns weren't going to let Nick Chubb run away.

Tim "Pitdawg" Purchase cheers for the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns owners Haslams realistic about team's chances

By Tom Withers Jul. 31, 2021 03:13 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — After so many miserable seasons, including a winless one

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt catches a pass during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns, QB Mayfield not yet talking contract extension

By Tom Withers Jul. 30, 2021 07:08 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield's path to a massive pay day looks pretty

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones runs drills during an NFL football practice, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
NFLPA President criticizes league on vaccine wristbands

By Tom Withers Jul. 29, 2021 03:27 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns center and NFLPA President JC Tretter feels the NFL is

Cleveland Brows wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., left, hugs quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Hype legit, talent undeniable as Browns open training camp

By Tom Withers Jul. 28, 2021 02:10 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — As Baker Mayfield rifled passes wide receivers to Odell

FILE - In this Wednesday, June 9, 2021 file photo, Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah runs through a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has tested positive with the COVID-19 virus just days before the opening of training camp. The team placed the second-round pick from Notre Dame on the COVID list Sunday, July 25, 2021.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns rookie LB Owusu-Koramoah placed on COVID-19 list

By Tom Withers Jul. 25, 2021 04:54 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah will miss the

File-This Oct. 4, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., (13) scoring a touchdown after a long run as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) attempts the stop in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Beckham Jr. believes he and his teammates are poised to do something big this season. Appearing at his youth football camp, Beckham, who has made a speedy recovery from a season-ending knee injury in 2020, said there's a vibe about the Browns. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
OBJ feels Browns on verge of 'special' season in 2021

By Tom Withers Jul. 25, 2021 01:17 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. doesn't want to miss a single moment this

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II warms up during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. Newsome, a first-round pick who could be a starter this season, signed his contract Saturday, July 24. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns rookie CB Newsome, WR Schwartz sign deals before camp

By Tom Withers Jul. 24, 2021 09:23 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns rookie cornerback Greg Newsome, a first-round pick who