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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws under pressure from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
With extra-confident Cousins, Vikings prep for potent Browns

By Dave Campbell Sep. 30, 2021 06:06 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) runs a route during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, in this Wednesday, July 28, 2021, file photo. Beckham Jr.'s comeback is in its final days, but the Browns star wide receiver didn't commit to playing Sunday against the Chicago Bears. “We'll see,” Beckham said, shrugging his shoulders when pressed about his status for Cleveland's third game. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Rookie Fields making first NFL start as Bears visit Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 01:32 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton (25) runs for a 33-yard touchdown after a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Injuries force Browns to rely on running game to tame Texans

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry, right, runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns' Landry 'week to week' with knee sprain; OBJ close

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, celebrates with Andy Janovich after Janovich scored a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
RIL at Brown 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 01:31 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, right, runs with the ball as Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (4) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns LB Walker on IR, LT Wills questionable for Texans

By Tom Withers Sep. 17, 2021 09:56 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) celebrates after scoring a 2-point conversion during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns look to even record after tough KC loss, host Texans

Sep. 16, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mahomes dazzles as Chiefs rally for 33-29 win over Browns

By Dave Skretta Sep. 12, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. runs through a drill during NFL football practice Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
OBJ questionable, Clowney back as Browns ready for KC opener

By Tom Withers Sep. 10, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 17, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Jadeveon Clowney, right, and Myles Garrett watch during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio. he Browns will have at least seven new starters on defense — maybe more depending on the package they're in — when the season kicks off Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Browns' new-look defense faces tough first test with Chiefs

By Tom Withers Sep. 09, 2021 06:00 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) runs through a special teams drill against the New York Giants during a joint NFL football training camp practice Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns get defensive regulars back as opener at KC nears

By Tom Withers Sep. 02, 2021 01:19 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
After playoff run, talented Browns looking to do more in '21

By Tom Withers Sep. 01, 2021 07:46 PM EDT

Browns flip script, now among AFC's title contenders

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:11 PM EDT
CLEVELAND BROWNS (12-6) New faces: DE Jadeveon Clowney, LB Anthony Walker Jr., S John Johnson III, DE Takk McKinley, CB Troy Hill, DT Malik...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) talks with Jarvis Landry during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns' McKinley back after absence for personal reasons

By Tom Withers Aug. 24, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit takes a break during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns welcoming Giants as 'guests' for 2 joint practices

By Tom Withers Aug. 18, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, left, works with assistant defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Browns DEs Garrett, Clowney still slowed by camp injuries

By Tom Withers Aug. 17, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum, left, looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Lawrence debuts with sack, fumble, preseason loss to Browns

By Mark Long Aug. 14, 2021 10:15 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive back Greg Newsome II catches a football during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Rare rookie: Browns CB Newsome flashes skills, humility

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

CORRECTS BYLINE TO JOHN KUNTZ NOT JOSHUA GUNTER - Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, left, runs by defensive tackle Sheldon Day during an Orange and Brown NFL football practice in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (John Kuntz/The Plain Dealer via AP)
Browns' Mayfield not focused on money after Allen's big deal

By Tom Withers Aug. 08, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive back Emmanuel Rugamba, back, breaks up a pass intended for receiver Ja'Marcus Bradley during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Clowney Show: Healthy defender dominating in Browns camp

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2021 05:55 PM EDT