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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

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) plays during the second half of a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. Cleveland's linebacking core took another big hit as starter Sione Takitaki will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a knee ligament in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Dec. 5 win over the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Browns LB Takitaki out for season with torn knee ligament

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play at the line during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 04, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson signs autographs before of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Deshaun Watson returns from ban, declines to express remorse

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 04, 2022 12:52 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) runs out of the pocket as Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Alford's late pickoff saves Falcons' 23-20 win over Browns

By Charles Odum Oct. 02, 2022 04:11 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Bengals try to stay on top in balanced, brutal AFC North

By Tom Withers Aug. 31, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, top, hops on the back of defensive tackle Jordan Elliott after an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' hopes, plans on hold while Deshaun Watson suspended

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2022 10:23 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. is carted off the field after getting injured during a drill at the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns place Grant on IR after he tore Achilles in practice

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2022 01:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (9) goes up for a pass against cornerback A.J. Green and is injured on the play during the NFL football team's training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Jakeem Grant suffers Achilles injury in practice

By Tom Withers Aug. 09, 2022 04:48 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt runs with the ball during the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns RB Kareem Hunt practices after demanding trade

By Brian Dulik Aug. 07, 2022 09:57 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller participates in a drill during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Pro Bowl guard Teller aiming for Browns turnaround

By Brian Dulik Aug. 05, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin leaves the field on a cart during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. The Browns placed Conklin on the active/PUP list on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the start of their training camp. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Browns activate right tackle Jack Conklin from PUP list

Aug. 01, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns fans watch team drills during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, July 30, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Deshaun Watson gets muted reaction at Browns' open practice

By Brian Dulik Jul. 30, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski walks off the field after an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns linebacker JOK better than OK after rookie breakout

By Tom Withers Jul. 29, 2022 05:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Cooper catches on with Browns, quickly connects with Watson

By Tom Withers Jul. 28, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward participates in a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility on June 8, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Ward will start training camp on the sideline after being placed on the active/physically unable to perform list Tuesday, July 26, 2022, as the Browns await the NFL's ruling on quarterback Deshaun Watson. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns place Ward, Conklin on active/PUP list as camp opens

By Tom Withers Jul. 26, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

Helicopters fly over the stadium during the national anthem before a baseball between the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Tuesday, April 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener

By Jeff Wallner Apr. 12, 2022 08:19 PM EDT

Purdue's Chris Jefferson (17) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Austin Allen (11) while leaping over him in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Purdue defeated Nebraska 28-23. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 5 Spartans try to keep unbeaten quest on track at Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 04, 2021 12:17 PM EDT