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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, late Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Buttoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for Browns

By Tom Withers Jan. 13, 2021 06:31 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Off sofa, Browns' Stefanski to return after playoff absence

By Tom Withers Jan. 11, 2021 05:22 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs through a hole during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
The Latest: Browns open 28-0 lead over Steelers

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2021 01:12 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns get back 3, not top corner Denzel Ward for Steelers

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2021 12:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrates after scoring a 3-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns finally practice, roster still unsettled for Steelers

By Tom Withers Jan. 08, 2021 02:38 PM EST

Cleveland Browns fans celebrate after the team defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Mayfield pushes Browns back into AFC playoffs, prominence

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2021 04:19 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) scrambles for yardage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. Mayfield made some head-scratching, jaw-dropping mistakes Sunday in Jacksonville, turning what should have been a fairly routine win for the Browns into a nail-biter. But despite his errors, Mayfield didn't commit a quarterback's biggest sin _ an interception. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Ground game: Browns, Titans meet with plenty at stake

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 03, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Cleveland Browns linebacker Sione Takitaki looks back as he runs for a 50-yard interception return touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns place DE Gustin on COVID list, team hit hard by virus

By Tom Withers Nov. 26, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Cleveland Browns kicker Cody Parkey (2) is congratulated by Jamie Gillan after Parkey kicked a 41-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns were forced to place three more players, including starting right tackle Jack Conklin and kicker Cody Parkey, on the COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, as they prepare for this week's home game against Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns activate Conklin, Parkey from COVID list to play

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Big hit: Browns star Garrett on COVID list, out for Eagles

By Tom Withers Nov. 20, 2020 01:14 PM EST

Browns, running toward playoff spot, welcome Wentz, Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:45 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (3-5-1) at CLEVELAND (6-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Browns by 2 RECORD...

Cleveland Browns kicker Cody Parkey (2) is congratulated by Jamie Gillan after Parkey kicked a 41-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns were forced to place three more players, including starting right tackle Jack Conklin and kicker Cody Parkey, on the COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, as they prepare for this week's home game against Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns place 3 more on COVID list, Garrett kept home "sick"

By Tom Withers Nov. 18, 2020 12:44 PM EST

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the coronavirus cheer during Game 1 of the Korean Series, the Korea Baseball Organization's championship round, between Doosan Bears and NC Dinos at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some parts of eastern Gangwon province to try to suppress a coronavirus resurgence there. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Golden Boot winner Diego Rossi in quarantine

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 06:03 AM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski runs off the field at halftime during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 38-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Stefanski steady in first season, has Browns in playoff hunt

By Tom Withers Nov. 09, 2020 05:57 PM EST

AFC North rivals Browns, Ravens open season in empty stadium

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 11:49 AM EDT
CLEVELAND (6-10) at BALTIMORE (14-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Ravens by 10 SERIES...

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill passes during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool)
NFL 2020: Titans want AFC South crown, AFC title game return

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 27, 2020 04:40 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 defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (65) walk across the field during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns CB Johnson lacerates liver on routine practice play

By Tom Withers Aug. 20, 2020 05:07 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Mayfield admits he was 'lost' in chaotic 2019 season

By Tom Withers Aug. 14, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers a question during an NFL football news conference in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans have placed their top draft pick, offensive lineman Isaiah Wilson, on the COVID-19/reserve list. The former Georgia star remains the one member of their six-man draft class that has yet to agree to a contract. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Titans put top draft pick Wilson on COVID-19/reserve list

By Teresa M. Walker Jul. 28, 2020 07:20 PM EDT