Jermaine Whitehead
Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens answers questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Worn out? Loss puts Kitchens’ future with Browns in jeopardy

By Tom Withers Dec. 02, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns emerge from Garrett chaos with legit shot at playoffs

By Tom Withers Nov. 25, 2019 03:52 PM EST

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

Bills-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 02:01 PM EST
BUFFALO (6-2) at CLEVELAND (2-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Browns by 3 RECORD VS....

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns players encourage head coach Freddie Kitchens to throw a challenge flag during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Cleveland. Being a rookie head coach in the NFL is challenging enough, and also calling plays for the offense only increases the difficulty. Kitchens is finding himself criticized and second-guessed for trying to do too much halfway through his first season. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Safety Randall returns to practice with struggling Browns

By Tom Withers Nov. 06, 2019 12:54 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) runs a play against the Denver Broncos during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. Whitehead has been released following his disturbing social media rant after a loss in Denver. The Browns announced the move Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, hours after rebuking Whitehead for "totally unacceptable and highly inappropriate behavior" following a 24-19 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Former Browns safety Whitehead 'deeply regretful' for rant

By Tom Withers Nov. 05, 2019 11:17 AM EST

Tennessee Titans defensive back Dane Cruikshank (29) hits Carolina Panthers strong safety Colin Jones (42) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Riverboat Ron's back after winning pair of 4th-down gambles

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 05, 2019 02:34 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks at the scoreboard during a coaches challenge during the second half of NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Pain, no gain: Browns stumbling in season sliding away

By Tom Withers Nov. 04, 2019 06:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Bell had an MRI on one of his knees, and the Jets are awaiting the results to see if the star running back will need to miss any time. Coach Adam Gase says Monday, he's unsure when Bell was injured during New York's 26-18 loss at Miami on Sunday. Gase learned of it Monday morning when Bell had to miss team meetings to undergo the tests.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Jets RB Bell has MRI on knee, team waiting on results

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 04, 2019 03:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) defends during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Cleveland. Whitehead has been released following his disturbing social media rant after a loss in Denver. The Browns announced the move Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, hours after rebuking Whitehead for "totally unacceptable and highly inappropriate behavior" following a 24-19 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' Whitehead released after 'unacceptable' Twitter rant

By Tom Withers Nov. 04, 2019 09:22 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. A person with knowledge of the situation says Williams has reported to the Redskins, ending his holdout. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, because the team had not announced Williams’ return. He can be kept off the 53-man roster for up to three weeks after reporting.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
NFL ICYMI: Do Baker, 2-6 Browns stay patient with Kitchens?

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 04, 2019 02:55 AM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs after the catch against the Denver Broncos during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos, NFL kick OBJ and Browns while they're down

By Pat Graham Nov. 03, 2019 10:59 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 running back Nick Chubb rushes for a 7-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Seattle Seahawks at Cleveland Browns 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 01:39 PM EDT

Browns-49ers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 11:57 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (2-2) at SAN FRANCISCO (3-0) Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE _ 49ers by 3 1/2 RECORD VS. SPREAD _...

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) is hugged by quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) and wide receiver Jarvis Landry after scoring on a touchdown run against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Brien Aho)
Mayfield and Chubb combine to carry Browns past Ravens 40-25

By David Ginsburg Sep. 29, 2019 04:25 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham works out prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 12:36 PM EDT

Browns missing whole first-team secondary against Rams

Sep. 22, 2019 07:12 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns will be missing eight starters and their entire first-team secondary for a prime-time matchup against the defending NFC...

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns strong safety Morgan Burnett runs a route during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins, in Cleveland. The Browns could be missing several starters Sunday night when they face the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams. Tight end David Njoku (wrist), linebacker Christian Kirksey (chest), right tackle Chris Hubbard (foot) and safeties Damarious Randall (concussion) and Morgan Burnett (leg) missed practice Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns could be without starting secondary against Rams

By Brian Dulik Sep. 20, 2019 02:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes the passer during an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. Cleveland’s defensive line could be the team’s greatest strength, and Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett may be on the verge of becoming the league’s most unstoppable force. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:02 PM EDT