Drew Stanton
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winless Lions approaching final stretch as a new season

By Larry Lage Nov. 08, 2021 05:48 PM EST

FILE - Detroit Lions wide receiver Roy Williams questions an official during the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Detroit on Sept. 14, 2008. Williams was traded by the Lions five losses into the 2008 season and the former receiver was not surprised they ended up becoming the NFL's first 0-16 team. Williams says the writing was on the wall. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Winless Lions drawing comparisons to their 0-16 team in 2008

By Larry Lage Nov. 05, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor (5) and Baker Mayfield (6) throw during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio. When Cleveland fans fill FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday for the first time in nearly two years, they'll see several familiar faces on Houston's roster, including Taylor, who was briefly the Browns' starter when Mayfield was a rookie in 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Texans' QB Taylor back to face Mayfield, Browns in Week 2

By Tom Withers Sep. 16, 2021 03:59 PM EDT

Notable college QBs have been changing positions for years

By Mark Long May. 20, 2021 04:34 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tim Tebow wasn’t the first — and surely won’t be the last — college quarterback to switch positions in the NFL. The 2007 Heisman...

Raymond James Stadium rises in the distance ahead of Super Bowl 55 Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The venue is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Watkins, Bucs' Brown and Brate active for Super Bowl

Feb. 07, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Browns looking for tackle, eyeing linebackers in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:44 PM EDT
CLEVELAND BROWNS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Joe Schobert, WR Rashard Higgins, S Damarious Randall, QB Drew Stanton, LT Greg...

Browns have needs on offensive line in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:47 PM EDT
CLEVELAND BROWNS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Joe Schobert, WR Rashard Higgins, S Damarious Randall, QB Drew Stanton, LT Greg...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The Browns are working toward a deal with two-time Pro Bowl free agent tight end Austin Hooper, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Hooper was one of the main free agency targets for Cleveland, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t officially announce deals until Wednesday, Marcg 18, 2020.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Offensive: Browns strike free agent deals to address needs

By Tom Withers Mar. 16, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches during the first half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns place backup QB Drew Stanton on injured reserve

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2019 05:15 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns strong safety Damarious Randall (23) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Browns' Randall out against Jets with concussion, Smith back

By Tom Withers Sep. 14, 2019 03:01 PM EDT

File-This May 2, 2019 photo shows of Jamie Gillan of the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. A Browns undrafted rookie punter, Gillan, nicknamed “The Scottish Hammer,” has beaten out veteran Britton Colquitt. Gillan won the starting job with solid performances in the past two preseason games, but it’s still surprising the Browns would take him over Colquitt, who was a Pro Bowl alternate last season and has spent nine seasons in the NFL. He won a Super Bowl ring with Denver. (AP Photo, File)
"Scottish Hammer" wins Browns punting job over vet Colquitt

By Tom Withers Aug. 31, 2019 03:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jaelen Strong (10) celebrates a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Backup QBs lead Browns past Colts 21-18 as Hunt returns

By Michael Marot Aug. 17, 2019 07:36 PM EDT

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins looks to pass during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mayfield throws TD, OBJ sits as Browns beat 'Skins 30-10

By Tom Withers Aug. 08, 2019 10:54 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams runs through a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns' defense doesn't mind being overshadowed by stars

By Brian Dulik Jul. 27, 2019 05:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Morgan Burnett stands on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. The Browns intend to sign former Packers and Steelers safety Morgan Burnett and quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who played in the failed Alliance of American Football, a person familiar with the plans told The Associated Press on Friday, April 5, 2019. Burnett, who was released by Pittsburgh earlier this week, could get a multi-year deal with Cleveland, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deals are still pending physicals.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns sign former Steelers S Burnett, ex-AAF QB Gilbert

By Tom Withers Apr. 05, 2019 01:05 PM EDT