Sione Takitaki
FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) plays during the second half of a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. The Cleveland Browns are bringing back linebacker Sione Takitaki after a strong season cut short by injury, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
AP source: Browns re-signing LB Takitaki to 1-year contract

By Tom Withers Mar. 14, 2023 06:44 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass with pressure coming from Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The Browns won 23-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns lose another LB, Owusu-Koramoah (foot) out for season

By Tom Withers Dec. 13, 2022 03:37 PM EST

FILE - Then-New York Giants inside linebacker Reggie Ragland (55) follows a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Cleveland Browns signed veteran Reggie Ragland from Las Vegas' practice squad on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, a move necessitated by losing Sione Takitaki for the season with a knee injury sustained in Sunday's win over Houston. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns sign linebacker Ragland to fill gaping hole

Dec. 07, 2022 10:26 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is congratulated by Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Browns defeated the Texans 27-14.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Watson must improve quickly for Browns to make playoff push

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 05:42 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) plays during the second half of a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. Cleveland's linebacking core took another big hit as starter Sione Takitaki will miss the remainder of the season after tearing a knee ligament in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Dec. 5 win over the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)
Browns LB Takitaki out for season with torn knee ligament

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) calls a play at the line during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson rusty in return but Browns get 27-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 04, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa scrambles with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Dolphins host Browns looking for fourth straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 07:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball with Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) and linebacker Germaine Pratt (57) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Nick Chubb picking up yards, admirers with every run

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2022 06:26 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns stop making mistakes, make statement against Bengals

By Tom Withers Nov. 01, 2022 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Case Keenum warms-up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland, as quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, and head coach Kevin Stefanski, right, watch. Mayfield is skipping Cleveland's game on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, against the Cincinnati Bengals to have surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Keenum will start for Mayfield in the season finale. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' No. 2 QB Keenum admires Mayfield's 'gutsiest' season

By Tom Withers Jan. 05, 2022 04:20 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield to undergo surgery, sit out season finale

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2022 02:00 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

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/22/2021

Nov. 22, 2021 08:27 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb, second from left, is stopped during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Detroit Lions at Cleveland Browns 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:19 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals 11/7/2021

Nov. 07, 2021 12:41 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates with teammates after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cleveland Browns at Minnesota Vikings 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:25 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 quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is hurt trying to tackle Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Tackle nearly costs Mayfield, Browns coaches urge caution

By Tom Withers Sep. 22, 2021 05:09 PM EDT