Morgan Burnett
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pack put greater focus on special teams in roster decisions

By Steve Megargee Aug. 31, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

Browns temper expectations, all eyes on QB Mayfield in 2020

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 01:33 PM EDT
CLEVELAND BROWNS (6-10) New faces: Coach Kevin Stefanski, RT Jack Conklin, rookie LT Jedrick Wills, TE Austin Hooper, LB B.J. Goodson, S...

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit runs through a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Banged-up Browns lose rookie safety Grant Delpit for season

By Tom Withers Aug. 25, 2020 10:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary pursues the play during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Chicago. The Green Bay Packers’ hopes of developing a championship-caliber defense would get a boost if their two first-round draft picks from last year made major strides in their second seasons. Outside linebacker Rashan Gary couldn’t earn much playing time and safety Darnell Savage Jr. won a starting spot but had to fight through an injury during their rookie seasons. The two former Big Ten players are eager to take a step forward and build on what they learned last year.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Packers' Gary, Savage look to make strides in second seasons

By Steve Megargee Aug. 17, 2020 05:13 PM EDT

Browns look to bounce back under new coach Stefanski

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 03:09 PM EDT
CLEVELAND BROWNS (6-10) CAMP SITE: Berea, Ohio LAST YEAR: Browns fell woefully short of high expectations. Early...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The Browns are working toward a deal with two-time Pro Bowl free agent tight end Austin Hooper, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Hooper was one of the main free agency targets for Cleveland, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t officially announce deals until Wednesday, Marcg 18, 2020.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Browns get defensive, agree to terms with linebacker, safety

By Tom Withers Mar. 18, 2020 07:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. The Browns opened a unique free agency period by placing a second-round tender on running back Kareem Hunt, who played eight games last season after returning from an NFL suspension. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
NFL bars player and team personnel travel in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 16, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The Browns are working toward a deal with two-time Pro Bowl free agent tight end Austin Hooper, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Hooper was one of the main free agency targets for Cleveland, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because teams can’t officially announce deals until Wednesday, Marcg 18, 2020.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Offensive: Browns strike free agent deals to address needs

By Tom Withers Mar. 16, 2020 02:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Woods takes part in drills at the team's NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has hired Woods as his defensive coordinator, the team announced Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Browns hire former 49ers assistant Woods to lead defense

By Tom Withers Feb. 07, 2020 01:08 PM 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

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates after scoring a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns enter season’s stretch changed after Garrett incident

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2019 08:08 PM EST

Dolphins-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 12:45 PM EST
MIAMI (2-8) at CLEVELAND (4-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Browns by 10 RECORD VS. SPREAD...

Cleveland Browns strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) catches an interception during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns place starting safety Burnett on injured reserve

By Tom Withers Nov. 19, 2019 11:38 AM 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. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Sacked: NFL suspends Garrett, Browns’ season in jeopardy

By Tom Withers Nov. 16, 2019 02:12 AM EST

Cleveland Browns strong safety Morgan Burnett (42) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Johnny Holton (80) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP Source: Browns S Burnett has torn Achilles, season over

By Tom Withers Nov. 15, 2019 10:58 PM EST

This combo shows Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Garrett loses cool, hits Steelers QB with helmet in brawl

By Tom Withers Nov. 14, 2019 11:58 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates with tight end Pharaoh Brown (86) after Mayfield scored a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 11/14/2019

Nov. 14, 2019 08:42 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

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