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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass with pressure coming from Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The Browns won 23-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns lose another LB, Owusu-Koramoah (foot) out for season

By Tom Withers Dec. 13, 2022 03:37 PM EST

FILE - Then-New York Giants inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Cleveland Browns signed veteran Reggie Ragland from Las Vegas' practice squad on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, a move necessitated by losing Sione Takitaki for the season with a knee injury sustained in Sunday's win over Houston. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns sign linebacker Ragland to fill gaping hole

Dec. 07, 2022 10:26 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is congratulated by Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Browns defeated the Texans 27-14.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Watson must improve quickly for Browns to make playoff push

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 05:42 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) avoids Baltimore Ravens linebacker Josh Bynes (56) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Fright night: Browns, Bengals renew rivalry on Halloween

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) tries to push Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) out of bounds on a rushing play during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns place starting LB Jacob Phillips on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Oct. 26, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) runs past Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
This time Ravens hold on late, 23-20 against Cleveland

By Noah Trister Oct. 23, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks over his lineup as his team plays against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns vow to fix run defense after Chargers flatten them

By Tom Withers Oct. 10, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett scrambles for a short gain during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns in good hands with Brissett while Watson suspended

By Tom Withers Sep. 23, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr., center, is taken from the field after being injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns LB Walker Jr. out for season with quadriceps tear

By Tom Withers Sep. 23, 2022 01:12 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns 1/9/2022

Jan. 09, 2022 11:51 AM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh leaves the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Jets 31-24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Saleh, Sirianni test positive for COVID-19, Stefanski back

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 22, 2021 11:40 AM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after his team defeated the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Mayfield and coach Kevin Stefanski tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and will likely miss Saturday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders as Cleveland deals with a widespread outbreak during its playoff pursuit. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Mayfield out, Browns down several starters for Raiders game

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 10:48 AM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. Mullens is slated to make his first start since last season for San Francisco. The Browns activated him from the practice squad Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021, presumably to be their No. 2 behind Case Keenum before the latest wave of positive COVID-19 results. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Browns QB Keenum, 4 more positive for COVID-19

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2021 05:43 PM EST

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

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

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Mayfield pushes Browns back into AFC playoffs, prominence

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2021 04:19 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) breaks a tackle from Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a 47-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 01:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Mayfield: Browns 'in our playoffs, just one week early'

By Tom Withers Dec. 30, 2020 01:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) celebrates after the Browns defeated the Indianapolis Colts 32-23 during an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without starting linebacker B.J. Goodson, who will miss the game on Sunday, Dec. 27, against the New York Jets after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Arizona State men's basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 01:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EST