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Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips celebrates sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns falter, fall way short of huge expectations, playoffs

By Tom Withers Jan. 10, 2022 05:54 PM EST

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

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum warms-up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland, as quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, and head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, watch. Mayfield is skipping Cleveland's game on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, against the Cincinnati Bengals to have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Keenum will start for Mayfield in the season finale. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' No. 2 QB Keenum admires Mayfield's 'gutsiest' season

By Tom Withers Jan. 05, 2022 04:20 PM EST

A Pittsburgh Steelers fan huddles into a blanket while watching the team warm up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers 1/3/2022

Jan. 03, 2022 07:05 PM EST

Fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cleveland Browns at Green Bay Packers 12/25/2021

Dec. 25, 2021 02:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Nick Mullens throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns 12/19/2021

Dec. 20, 2021 05:25 PM 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

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is seen before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases

By Barry Wilner Dec. 16, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Miami Dolphins Dolphins quarterbacks coach Charlie Frye looks on as Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws a pass during NFL Football practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla., in preparation for their game against the New York Jets on Sunday. (David Santiago /Miami Herald via AP)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 16, 2021 01:14 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' COVID cases grow, Mayfield, Stefanski test positive

By Tom Withers Dec. 15, 2021 09:45 AM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry out as Browns dealing with another COVID-19 outbreak

By Tom Withers Dec. 14, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Column: Teams cautious as big names land on NFL's virus list

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 14, 2021 02:30 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' harrowing escape keeps playoff push from derailing

By Tom Withers Dec. 13, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
The Latest: Allen-led comeback sends Bills to OT with Bucs

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 11:58 AM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Garrett says Browns lacking focus, CB Newsome has concussion

By Tom Withers Dec. 10, 2021 10:18 AM EST

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates with free safety John Johnson (43) and teammates after Ward intercepted a pass by Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, not visible, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns get second shot at Jackson, Ravens in must-win game

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2021 05:32 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Ravens, Browns meet again with playoff hopes on line

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 09, 2021 12:38 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. The Browns placed Walker Jr. and punter Jamie Gillan on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 in advance of Sunday's key matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, file)
Browns place top tackler Walker, P Gillan on COVID-19 list

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2021 12:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Browns' Mayfield renewed by bye, confident for stretch run

By Tom Withers Dec. 08, 2021 05:07 PM EST