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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, talks with tight end Austin Hooper during an NFL football practice at the team training facility, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns QB Mayfield in 'no rush' with contract extension

By Tom Withers Jun. 16, 2021 05:02 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 22-17. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Browns, Mayfield expecting to build upon 2020 successes

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2021 06:44 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel talks with teammates on the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
After losing Mahomes, Chiefs and Henne hold off Browns 22-17

By Dave Skretta Jan. 17, 2021 06:27 PM EST

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 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

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) walks off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 05:59 PM EST

New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (91) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Jets' playmaking D-Line a big-time building block for future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 01, 2021 05:31 PM EST

Browns facing win-and-in scenario against rival Steelers

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 01:02 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (12-3) at CLEVELAND (10-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Browns by 10 RECORD VS....

Cleveland Browns' Malcolm Smith (56) tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns fumble away first shot at playoffs amid wild weekend

By Tom Withers Dec. 28, 2020 05:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without four wide receivers, including star Landry, their starting middle linebacker and his replacement due to COVID-19 protocols. But despite the six players being out, an NFL spokesman said Cleveland's game at the New York Jets will be played as scheduled on Sunday, Dec. 27. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns down 6 players for Jets game due to COVID protocols

By Tom Withers Dec. 26, 2020 02:45 PM EST

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) celebrates with running back Kareem Hunt (27) after Lamm caught a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Browns step from shadows into spotlight during playoff push

By Tom Withers Dec. 09, 2020 05:34 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

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) intercepts a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during an NFL football game in Cleveland. Ward is expected to miss at least a few games with a calf injury sustained in Sunday's win over Philadelphia. Ward, who had an interception and several pass breakups, underwent an MRI on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Browns top cornerback Ward to miss time with strained calf

By Tom Withers Nov. 24, 2020 05:27 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, top, rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns step up without Garrett, down Eagles in steady rain

By Tom Withers Nov. 22, 2020 05:59 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 quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) locks arms with teammates during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Browns place Hubbard on COVID list, game against Texans on

By Tom Withers Nov. 13, 2020 03:33 PM EST

Chubb up and running as Browns return from bye, face Texans

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:29 AM EST
HOUSTON (2-6) at CLEVELAND (5-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Browns by 2 1/2 RECORD VS....

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

Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning NHL hockey team hold up the Stanley Cup during the first half of an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars earlier this week to win the cup. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
The Latest: Ramsey, Tate fight after Rams-Giants game

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2020 12:38 PM EDT