Justin McCray
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan passes against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Ryan's interceptions create area of concern for Falcons

By George Henry Dec. 14, 2020 05:25 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons backup quarterback Kurt Benkert completes a pass with Matt Ryan looking on during NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons make final cuts to set 53-man roster for opener

By Paul Newberry Sep. 05, 2020 05:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Los Angeles. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a one-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley, one day after he was cut by the Los Angeles Rams. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press about the agreement on Friday, March 20, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal will not be official until Gurley passes a physical. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
AP source: Falcons agree to deals with Treadwell, McCray

By Charles Odum Mar. 23, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Browns looking for tackle, eyeing linebackers in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:44 PM EDT
CLEVELAND BROWNS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Joe Schobert, WR Rashard Higgins, S Damarious Randall, QB Drew Stanton, LT Greg...

Browns have needs on offensive line in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:47 PM EDT
CLEVELAND BROWNS (6-10) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Joe Schobert, WR Rashard Higgins, S Damarious Randall, QB Drew Stanton, LT Greg...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield answers questions about his injured hand during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield still slowed by right hand injury

By Tom Withers Dec. 04, 2019 11:22 AM EST

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

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Greg Robinson (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Cleveland. Robinson will miss Sunday’s pivotal game in Pittsburgh due to a concussion. He was placed in concussion protocol earlier this week after he reported to the team’s facility displaying signs of a head injury. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns set for heated rematch with Steelers after brawl

By Tom Withers Nov. 29, 2019 02:34 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns hoping to balance lopsided rivalry with Steelers

By Tom Withers Nov. 27, 2019 07:02 PM EST

Browns-Broncos Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 12:48 PM EDT
CLEVELAND (2-5) at DENVER (2-6) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Browns by 3. RECORD VS....

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Genard Avery (55) stands on the sideline before an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. The Browns have agreed to trade Avery to the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed 2021 draft pick. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns agree to send LB/DE Avery to Eagles for 2021 pick

By Tom Withers Oct. 28, 2019 03:51 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, rolls out to pass under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Belichick wins 300th, perfect Patriots beat Browns 27-13

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 27, 2019 07:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns guard Justin McCray (67) blocks during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Cleveland. Browns starting left offensive tackle Greg Robinson has been benched. It’s likely that he will be replaced by Justin McCray, who has not started an NFL game at left tackle and has played their sparingly during his career. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns starting tackle Robinson says he's been benched

By Tom Withers Oct. 25, 2019 03:12 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mayfield in spotlight as Patriots prepare to host Browns

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 24, 2019 09:40 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) catches a pass under pressure from Seattle Seahawks free safety Tedric Thompson (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Fantasy football: OBJ dreamed of joining Patriots, Brady

By Tom Withers Oct. 24, 2019 04:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, left, talks with running back Nick Chubb during practice at the NFL football team's training camp facility, in Berea, Ohio. Suspended Browns running back Hunt is practicing while serving the final two games of his NFL ban for two violent alterations. Hunt was on the field with teammates Monday, Oct. 21 for the first time since the end of training camp. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Browns RB Hunt practices while still serving NFL suspension

By Tom Withers Oct. 21, 2019 11:37 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff, center, looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Los Angeles Rams at Cleveland Browns 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 08:44 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 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 missing several starters Sunday against Rams

By Tom Withers Sep. 19, 2019 03:23 PM EDT