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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tall task: Browns have hands full with Chargers, Herbert

By Tom Withers 13 hrs ago

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) stands on the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. The Browns defensive star stayed home to rest and recover from multiple injuries suffered in a frightening car crash as his status for Cleveland's game on Sunday in Atlanta remains in doubt. Garrett was not at the team's facility Wednesday, Sept.28, 2022, two days after the All-Pro rolled over his Porsche in a single-car accident on a rural road near home. He suffered a sprained shoulder, strained biceps, cuts and bruises in the wreck. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' Garrett rests from crash, status vs Falcons unclear

By Tom Withers Sep. 28, 2022 01:02 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) dives for a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns collapse in final minutes of 31-30 loss to Jets

By Tom Withers Sep. 18, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) plays against the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Pittsburgh. The Cleveland Browns added depth at two key positions in advance of the season opener, signing offensive tackle Joe Haeg and tight end Jesse James, who both previously played for rival Pittsburgh. The Browns tweaked their roster Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, as they began preparing for Sunday's opener at Charlotte. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Browns add depth, sign T Haeg, TE James as opener approaches

By Tom Withers Sep. 05, 2022 12:04 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson runs on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns excuse Mayfield from camp, Watson situation expands

By Tom Withers Jun. 08, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (23) plays against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game on Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. The Los Angeles Rams reacquired Hill on Saturday, April 30, 2022, sending a fifth-round pick in 2023 to the Browns in a trade for the versatile defensive back. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
LA Rams reacquire CB Troy Hill in trade with Cleveland

By Greg Beacham Apr. 30, 2022 02:49 PM EDT

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

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Roethlisberger, Steelers top Browns to stay in playoff mix

By Will Graves Jan. 03, 2022 11:51 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, center, walks off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Hunt will likely miss Saturday's game against Las Vegas and could be out longer after injuring his ankle early in Cleveland's 24-22 win over Baltimore. (AP Photo/David Richard, file)
Browns RB Kareem Hunt won't make return against Steelers

Jan. 03, 2022 07:09 PM EST

Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Steelers, Roethlisberger eyeing one last stand vs. Browns

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches warmups before the team's NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Stefanski, Browns second-guessed, stung by close losses

By Tom Withers Dec. 27, 2021 04:46 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, top, is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns have Mayfield, Garrett available for Packers game

Dec. 25, 2021 03:17 PM EST

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) reaches but is unable to hold on to a pass attempt in the end zone in front of Baltimore Ravens defensive back Kevon Seymour in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Browns seek to boost playoff hopes while visiting Green Bay

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 02:02 PM EST

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku walks off the field after the Las Vegas Raiders defeated his team in an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns can't finish, brutal loss drops them outside playoffs

By Tom Withers Dec. 21, 2021 05:40 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs for a first down as Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Keisean Nixon (22) reaches for him during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns can't overcome COVID, Raiders in heartbreaking loss

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 10:09 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

This is a 2021 photo of Bill Lazor of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. This image reflects the Chicago Bears active roster as of Friday, April 16, 2021 when this image was taken. The Chicago Bears could be without all three of their coordinators, including Lazor, when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. (AP Photo)
AP Source: Several asymptomatic NFL players test positive

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 20, 2021 02:45 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after his team defeated the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Mayfield and coach Kevin Stefanski tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and will likely miss Saturday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders as Cleveland deals with a widespread outbreak during its playoff pursuit. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Mayfield out, Browns down several starters for Raiders game

By Tom Withers Dec. 20, 2021 10:48 AM 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

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