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Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper (81) tries to avoid a tackle by Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Anthony Walker (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns TE Hooper undergoes appendectomy, out against Cincy

By Tom Withers 6 hrs ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns will be without dependable tight end Austin Hooper

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) carries the ball during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Browns receiver Landry still playing despite broken rib

By Tom Withers Oct. 22, 2020 11:52 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry isn't letting a broken rib

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) tries to recover from a sack as he walks off the field during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Browns' Mayfield ignoring critics, 'noise' aimed at him

By Tom Withers Oct. 21, 2020 12:59 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield's getting blitzed from every direction right

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) cannot hold onto the ball in the end zone as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes (27) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OBJ doesn't practice, Mayfield better for banged-up Browns

By Tom Withers Oct. 16, 2020 10:15 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield finally fired some passes on Friday — none to

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cobi Hamilton (83) makes the winning touchdown catch during overtime of an NFL football game with Cleveland Browns strong safety Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) defending in Pittsburgh. Whether playing in Three Rivers Stadium or at Heinz Field, most of Cleveland's trips down the Turnpike and across the Pennsylvania state line have not gone well. The Browns are just 6-41 on their visits to the Steel City since 1970. (AP Photo/Jared Wickerham, File)
Pitt-iful: Browns try to end 16-game losing streak at Heinz

By Tom Withers Oct. 15, 2020 07:04 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns have been pitiful in Pittsburgh — for half a

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns send "ill" Beckham home, QB Mayfield feeling better

By Tom Withers Oct. 15, 2020 01:46 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield's injured ribs aren't the only concern this

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' QB Mayfield limited in practice with rib injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 14, 2020 12:50 PM EDT
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield's ribs are still sore and

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield looks to hand off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
October surprise: Browns are 4-1, looking like contenders

By Tom Withers Oct. 12, 2020 03:55 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rising high above downtown Cleveland on an unusually warm

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Mayfield "sore" with rib injury, CB Williams to IR

By Tom Withers Oct. 12, 2020 12:51 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield only injured his ribs in

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich keeps watch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Rivers' Pick 6, safety doom Colts in 32-23 loss to Browns

By Tom Withers Oct. 11, 2020 10:02 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Philip Rivers was brought to Indianapolis because of his poise

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes the passer during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mayfield throws 2 TDs, Browns hold off Colts to move to 4-1

By Tom Withers Oct. 11, 2020 07:51 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bill Belichick was their coach and Nick Saban on his staff the

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) waves to fans after their 49-38 win against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
End game: Browns star Garrett off to dominant start in 2020

By Tom Withers Oct. 09, 2020 04:28 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett shrugged off his latest award with the same ease

El wide receiver de los Browns de Cleveland Odell Beckham Jr. se abre paso entre los defensores de los Cowboys de Dallas en su camino a la zona de anotación para un touchdown hacia el final de la segunda mitad del duelo del domingo 4 de octubre de 2020, en Arlington, Texas. (AP Foto/Michael Ainsworth)
Beckham's 3-TD outing may signal return for Browns' star

By Tom Withers Oct. 08, 2020 03:39 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — With the game slipping away, the Browns lined up and snapped

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson (30) attempts to break the grasp of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith (54) after running the ball for a first down in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. The Cowboys' Antwaun Woods (99) and the Browns' JC Tretter (64) look on during the play. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Chubb's knee injury will test Browns' depth, legitimacy

By Tom Withers Oct. 05, 2020 05:00 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Off to their best start since quarterback Baker Mayfield was

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) receives assistance from team staff after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Browns star Chubb to miss 'several weeks' with knee injury

By Tom Withers Oct. 05, 2020 12:27 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nick Chubb has been stopped for a while.

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) plays against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland. Beckham Jr. practiced after missing time with a back injury earlier this week and is expected to play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns' OBJ "good to go" to face Cowboys, Hunt questionable

By Tom Withers Oct. 02, 2020 01:39 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam gives a thumbs up after the Browns defeated the Washington Football Team 34-20 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Early results: Browns, Garrett off to flying start in 2020

By Tom Withers Sep. 28, 2020 04:11 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Myles Garrett vowed to put the past — and a regrettable

FILE- In this Aug. 20, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones returns a punt during practice at the NFL football team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. With the loss of return specialist and wide receiver Jojo Natson to a season-ending injury, rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones, a sixth-round pick from Michigan who was inactive last weekend, could get more playing time. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns lose returner Natson for season with knee injury

By Tom Withers Sep. 28, 2020 12:49 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns return specialist and wide receiver Jojo

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young limps back to the locker room during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Mayfield, Chubb lead Browns past Washington and over .500

By Tom Withers Sep. 27, 2020 04:10 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward falls back while defending against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. The Browns could be without both of their projected starting cornerbacks on Sunday against the Washington Football Team. Ward is listed as questionable with a groin injury and Greedy Williams will miss his third straight game with a shoulder injury sustained in training camp. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Browns starting CB Ward questionable for Washington game

By Tom Withers Sep. 25, 2020 01:33 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns could be without both of their projected