Antonio Callaway
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) goes after Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 21-7. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Myles Garrett, helmet a ‘weapon,’ banned for rest of season

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 12:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said benching Callaway is a one-game punishment. Callaway did not play in Sunday’s 19-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was a surprising addition to the inactives list after being included in the game plan. Kitchens has not divulged his reason for sitting Callaway, who was suspended four games earlier this season by the NFL for violating the league’s drug policy. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Ex-Browns receiver Antonio Callaway gets 10-game drug ban

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 11:44 AM EST

This combo shows Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Garrett loses cool, hits Steelers QB with helmet in brawl

By Tom Withers Nov. 14, 2019 11:58 PM EST

Steelers’ Haden to face Browns after being out with illness

Nov. 14, 2019 07:14 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden will play against the Browns, his former team, after missing practice with an undisclosed illness. ...

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said benching Callaway is a one-game punishment. Callaway did not play in Sunday’s 19-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was a surprising addition to the inactives list after being included in the game plan. Kitchens has not divulged his reason for sitting Callaway, who was suspended four games earlier this season by the NFL for violating the league’s drug policy. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
AP source: Former Browns WR Callaway facing 10-game ban

By Tom Withers Nov. 14, 2019 04:17 PM EST

Steelers-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (5-4) at CLEVELAND (3-6) Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX, NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video OPENING LINE — Browns...

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio. Browns coach Freddie Kitchens said benching Callaway is a one-game punishment. Callaway did not play in Sunday’s 19-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was a surprising addition to the inactives list after being included in the game plan. Kitchens has not divulged his reason for sitting Callaway, who was suspended four games earlier this season by the NFL for violating the league’s drug policy. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns coach Kitchens: Benching of WR Callaway only 1 game

By Tom Withers Nov. 11, 2019 03:05 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry celebrates after the Browns defeated the Buffalo Bills 19-16 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns take step forward in strange, unpredictable season

By Tom Withers Nov. 11, 2019 02:34 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates after the Browns defeated the Buffalo Bills 19-16 in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Season saver: Mayfield, Browns stop slide, beat Bills 19-16

By Tom Withers Nov. 10, 2019 04:38 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 03:40 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws the ball away as San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa tries to tackle him during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Not much goes right in Browns' 31-3 loss to 49ers

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 08, 2019 01:47 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) runs against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers stay perfect, dominate Mayfield, Browns in 31-3 win

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 07, 2019 11:23 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) passes the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Cleveland Browns at San Francisco 49ers 10/7/2019

Oct. 07, 2019 08:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) tries to score as Baltimore Ravens defensive back DeShon Elliott makes the tackle in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Baltimore. Landry, who did not return to the game after that play, remains in concussion protocol following the game in which he caught eight passes for a career-high 167 yards in Sunday's 40-25 victory. Coach Freddie Kitchens said Thursday that Landry is still out, and it's not yet known if he'll be available Monday night when the Browns (2-2) visit the San Francisco 49ers (3-0). Landry has also been returning punts this season. (AP Photo/Brien Aho, File)
Landry back from concussion, Browns' receivers finally whole

By Tom Withers Oct. 04, 2019 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) tries to score as Baltimore Ravens defensive back DeShon Elliott makes the tackle in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Baltimore. Landry, who did not return to the game after that play, remains in concussion protocol following the game in which he caught eight passes for a career-high 167 yards in Sunday's 40-25 victory. Coach Freddie Kitchens said Thursday that Landry is still out, and it's not yet known if he'll be available Monday night when the Browns (2-2) visit the San Francisco 49ers (3-0). Landry has also been returning punts this season. (AP Photo/Brien Aho, File)
Browns WR Jarvis Landry still in concussion protocol

By Tom Withers Oct. 03, 2019 01:29 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints survived latest bout with poor two-minute defense

By Brett Martel Sep. 10, 2019 06:04 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

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck speaks during a news conference following the team's NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, in Indianapolis. The Colts launch into the post-Luck era with his successor on the bench. Coach Frank Reich plans to sit Jacoby Brissett against the Bengals on Thursday night, the Colts’ first game since Andrew Luck announced his retirement. Either Phillip Walker or Chad Kelly will start, competing for the No. 2 job. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Indy without Luck, but Brissett won't play Thursday

By The Associated Press Aug. 28, 2019 05:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, left, talks with running back Nick Chubb during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, in Berea, Ohio. Suspended Browns running back Kareem Hunt will not be permitted inside the team’s facility while serving his eight-game ban for physical altercations. The team had petitioned the NFL to allow Hunt to be around his teammates during his ban, arguing he could use the extra support. League spokesman Brian McCarthy said Hunt, who signed with Cleveland in March after being released by Kansas City in December, can’t be at the facility starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Suspended Browns RB Hunt won't be with team during ban

By Tom Withers Aug. 28, 2019 04:03 PM EDT