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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice at the Paul Brown stadium practice facility in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. (Sam Greene/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Browns looking to finish long climb to top in AFC North

By Tom Withers Sep. 02, 2021 01:39 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — During a 2020 season strewn with unknowns and unprecedented

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) runs through a special teams drill against the New York Giants during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns get defensive regulars back as opener at KC nears

By Tom Withers Sep. 02, 2021 01:19 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns' defense is getting healthy just in time for a

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
After playoff run, talented Browns looking to do more in '21

By Tom Withers Sep. 01, 2021 07:46 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — In just one season, coach Kevin Stefanski transformed the

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski directs a drill during NFL football practice Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns sign DE Jackson, place LB Phillips on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Sep. 01, 2021 06:03 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — With linebacker Jacob Phillips going on injured reserve, the

FILE - in this Thursday, June 17, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Malik McDowell participates in a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
McDowell overcomes trouble, jail stay; wins spot with Browns

By Tom Withers Sep. 01, 2021 02:55 AM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — For the longest time, Malik McDowell feared he had thrown

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) smiles while talking to Nick Chubb during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns' Mayfield playing in preseason finale against Falcons

By Tom Withers Aug. 27, 2021 01:50 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield will get a summer tune-up after all.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. catches a pass during a joint NFL football training camp practice with the New York Giants, Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Beckham continues comeback, joins Browns' team drills

By Tom Withers Aug. 26, 2021 03:33 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.'s comeback is closer to completion.

Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton tries to catch a pass over his shoulder as strong safety John Johnson defends during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (Joshua Gunter/The Plain Dealer via AP)
Talking back: Browns' Johnson leads with words, actions

By Tom Withers Aug. 25, 2021 04:47 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Finding Browns safety John Johnson III on the field is easy.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis celebrates after making a reception for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguarsduring the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Browns WR Davis suspended 2 games by NFL

By Tom Withers Aug. 24, 2021 04:40 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns wide receiver Davion Davis has been suspended two games

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) talks with Jarvis Landry during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns' McKinley back after absence for personal reasons

By Tom Withers Aug. 24, 2021 01:34 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Takk McKinley returned after a three-week absence to the

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin (3) boots a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Browns kicker Cody Parkey is being placed on injured reserve, meaning McLaughlin will likely begin the season as Cleveland's starter. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns kicker Parkey headed to IR, McLaughlin likely starter

By Tom Withers Aug. 23, 2021 03:50 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns' kicking competition wasn't decided by makes or

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) catches a pass under pressure from New York Giants running back Sandro Platzgummer (34) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Keenum throws TD, Browns beat Giants in matchup of reserves

By Tom Withers Aug. 22, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Case Keenum and KhaDarel Hodge spend a lot of time practicing

New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers reacts to the Cleveland Browns bench after a play during a joint NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns, Giants have testy joint practice, fight afterward

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2021 06:28 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Giants planned to hit some golf balls as a team bonding

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku, left, celebrates with fellow tight ends after making a catch for a touchdown during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (Joshua Gunter/The Plain Dealer via AP)
Browns' Njoku happy with role, wants to stay in Cleveland

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2021 02:10 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns tight end David Njoku has changed his mind — again.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips, hits tight end Austin Hooper after a reception during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer via AP)
AP source: Browns' Phillips (biceps) could miss most of year

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2021 10:51 AM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips tore his biceps and could

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass agianst the Cleveland Browns during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry stars; Browns, Giants keep it cool in joint practice

By Tom Withers Aug. 19, 2021 06:48 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. reunited with the Giants, sharing a few

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit takes a break during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns welcoming Giants as 'guests' for 2 joint practices

By Tom Withers Aug. 18, 2021 02:36 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — With the New York Giants visiting for a few days, Browns

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, left, works with assistant defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns DEs Garrett, Clowney still slowed by camp injuries

By Tom Withers Aug. 17, 2021 03:05 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jadeveon Clowney worked on his conditioning off to the side.

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