Browns undecided on starting QB against Ravens, coach said Thompson-Robinson, Zappe could both play
3 days, 15 hours ago

Browns undecided on starting QB against Ravens, coach said Thompson-Robinson, Zappe could both play

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns haven’t yet decided which of their backup quarterbacks will start the season finale at Baltimore. Coach Kevin Stefanski said he will “work through” the QB situation this week and it’s possible both Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Bailey Zappe could play Saturday against the Ravens, who will clinch the AFC North title with a win. Thompson-Robinson has struggled in two starts — the Browns have scored nine points — since replacing Jameis Winston, who was benched after throwing eight interceptions over a three-game span. The Browns are 17 1/2-point underdogs against the first-place Ravens, who lost in Cleveland on Oct. 27 in Winston’s first start this season after Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles tendon a week earlier. He made eight starts in two seasons with the Patriots and had his best game against the Browns, passing for 309 yards and two touchdowns in a win two years ago.

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Garrett’s comments about his future add wrinkle to Browns’ worst season since 0-16 in 2017
1 week, 4 days ago

Garrett’s comments about his future add wrinkle to Browns’ worst season since 0-16 in 2017

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Two days before recording another milestone, resume-building sack on Sunday at Cincinnati, Myles Garrett delivered a jarring hit — on the Browns. If that wasn’t enough, Garrett indicated for the first time that he would consider leaving the Browns if his vision doesn’t mesh with the team’s ambitions. I want to play my career here.” It’s unclear how …

Bo Nix taking ‘Monday Night Football’ debut in stride as he leads Broncos against the Browns
1 month ago

Bo Nix taking ‘Monday Night Football’ debut in stride as he leads Broncos against the Browns

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bo Nix’s demeanor hasn’t changed from the first month of the season when he couldn’t find the end zone to rolling through October and November while piling up accolades and joining the NFL Rookie of the Year conversation. “It sounds simple, but that’s all I’ve got to continue to do and I think we’ll continue to have success.” …

Browns' Winston Stepping Up, Lifting Spirits in Emotional Comeback Against Ravens
2 months ago

Browns' Winston Stepping Up, Lifting Spirits in Emotional Comeback Against Ravens

Associated Press  

QB Jameis Winston's impressive debut gives the Cleveland Browns hope for a turnaround season. Winston threw three touchdown passes and for 334 yards, showcasing his potential to lead the team to success. His performance has fans believing that he can be the answer to Cleveland's QB woes. Despite some missed opportunities, Winston's presence brings light and excitement to a team …

Browns Make Unexpected Switch at Quarterback, Promoting Winston
2 months, 1 week ago

Browns Make Unexpected Switch at Quarterback, Promoting Winston

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Browns have changed who's calling the plays and who's running them. Coach Kevin Stefanski has handed over play-calling duties to coordinator Ken Dorsey seven games into the season. With the Browns (1-6) in a freefall and their offense needing a spark after failing to score 20 points in a game this season, Stefanski is putting Dorsey in charge …

Browns to start QB Jameis Winston vs. Ravens after Deshaun Watson injury
2 months, 1 week ago

Browns to start QB Jameis Winston vs. Ravens after Deshaun Watson injury

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Zac Jackson and Alex Andrejev The Cleveland Browns will start quarterback Jameis Winston for Sunday’s matchup against the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens, coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Wednesday Cleveland is 1-6 and dropped its last five straight games, including a 21-14 loss Sunday to the Cincinnati Bengals. The team suffered multiple quarterback injuries in that contest — starter …

Browns Sign Bailey Zappe to Replace Deshaun Watson on Practice Squad
2 months, 1 week ago

Browns Sign Bailey Zappe to Replace Deshaun Watson on Practice Squad

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Browns are signing QB Bailey Zappe from Kansas City's practice squad to provide some protection behind their starting quarterback, Deshaun Watson. Zappe has started eight games for the Chiefs over the past two seasons and gives the Browns some much-needed stability at the quarterback position.

Browns counting on Deshaun Watson’s return from shoulder surgery to build on playoff berth in 2023
4 months ago

Browns counting on Deshaun Watson’s return from shoulder surgery to build on playoff berth in 2023

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND BROWNS EXPECTATIONS: Riding the NFL’s top-ranked defense, the Browns made the playoffs last season despite a rash of injuries at quarterback only to get blown out by Houston 45-14 in the wild-card round. Their chances to go further could hinge on QB Deshaun Watson’s health after he was limited to just six starts before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. NEW …

Deshaun Watson will play in Browns’ preseason finale at Seattle. QB on track to start season opener
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Deshaun Watson will play in Browns’ preseason finale at Seattle. QB on track to start season opener

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson’s next start has been penciled in. Cleveland’s quarterback, who hasn’t played in a game since breaking his shoulder in November at Baltimore, is scheduled to play in the Browns’ preseason finale on Aug. 24 in Seattle. Watson did not play in the Browns’ exhibition opener against Green Bay last weekend and will be held out of …

Joe Flacco’s revival in Cleveland has the Browns on the verge of clinching a playoff spot
1 year ago

Joe Flacco’s revival in Cleveland has the Browns on the verge of clinching a playoff spot

Associated Press  

BEREA, Ohio — When they signed Joe Flacco in near desperation last month, the Browns hoped the veteran quarterback could keep them in the playoff mix. He’s really steadied the ship and we’ve been thankful to have him.” Deshaun Watson returned to the Browns’ facility on Tuesday for the first time since undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. As fate would have …

Joe Flacco throws 3 TD passes, Browns pick Trevor Lawrence 3 times in 31-27 win vs Jags
1 year ago

Joe Flacco throws 3 TD passes, Browns pick Trevor Lawrence 3 times in 31-27 win vs Jags

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — When Joe Flacco arrived three weeks ago, Browns star Myles Garrett had his suspicions about what the 38-year-old quarterback had left. “And as long as he continues what he’s doing, he’s going to stay one of us.” Flacco passed for 311 yards and three touchdowns — two to tight end David Njoku — in his home debut for …

Bailey Zappe can’t provide Patriots with spark; new QB gets blanked by Chargers
1 year, 1 month ago

Bailey Zappe can’t provide Patriots with spark; new QB gets blanked by Chargers

Associated Press  

— The Patriots were hoping for a spark courtesy of Bailey Zappe. The quarterback switch that’s been a topic de jour in recent weeks saw the Patriots produce more of the same with Zappe’s final stat line in a 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers resembling the numbers that led to coach Bill Belichick pivoting away from Mac Jones. …

Browns to start Joe Flacco vs. Rams after veteran QB gets crash course in Cleveland offense
1 year, 1 month ago

Browns to start Joe Flacco vs. Rams after veteran QB gets crash course in Cleveland offense

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The expected was made official Friday, as Joe Flacco will become Cleveland’s fourth starting quarterback of the season Sunday when the Browns play at the Los Angeles Rams. So, 13 days after joining the Browns, Flacco will be elevated from the practice squad to start for the first time since he started for the New York Jets …

Browns to start Joe Flacco at QB if Dorian Thompson-Robinson doesn’t clear concussion protocol
1 year, 1 month ago

Browns to start Joe Flacco at QB if Dorian Thompson-Robinson doesn’t clear concussion protocol

New York Times  

With Dorian Thompson-Robinson in concussion protocol, the Cleveland Browns are preparing to start Joe Flacco at quarterback Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams if the rookie is unable to play, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday. Why Flacco could start Stefanski called Flacco “the backup this week” ahead of the team’s first practice at UCLA. Flacco, 38, just joined the Browns …

Could Joe Flacco be next in line to start at quarterback for the Browns?
1 year, 1 month ago

Could Joe Flacco be next in line to start at quarterback for the Browns?

New York Times  

We didn’t get an answer from Kevin Stefanski Monday on the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback plans for the week, which was fully expected. Walker didn’t join the Browns via the practice squad until the week of the season opener, and he ran scout team until the bye week. In Flacco’s first start that season the following week, Moore had eight receptions …

Rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson rallies Browns to a last-second 13-10 win over Steelers
1 year, 1 month ago

Rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson rallies Browns to a last-second 13-10 win over Steelers

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — As Dorian Thompson-Robinson sat in the back of a golf cart swiping through text messages overwhelming his phone, wide receiver Elijah Moore slid in to an empty seat behind Cleveland’s rookie quarterback. Delivering on a promise to improve in his second NFL start, Thompson-Robinson completed four straight passes on a clutch drive to set up Dustin Hopkins’ 34-yard …

Jackson: Following Deshaun Watson injury, Browns’ season in danger of turning sour
1 year, 1 month ago

Jackson: Following Deshaun Watson injury, Browns’ season in danger of turning sour

New York Times  

BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns players said the right things Wednesday. But what Cleveland was starting to assemble with half a season left was built around Watson’s getting healthy, more comfortable and eventually being what this version of the Browns has never had. In Watson’s six games, the Browns were averaging 5.1 yards per play. Dobbs has gone on to …

Browns’ Deshaun Watson misses practice again, Kevin Stefanski names new No. 2 QB: Who starts vs. 49ers?
1 year, 2 months ago

Browns’ Deshaun Watson misses practice again, Kevin Stefanski names new No. 2 QB: Who starts vs. 49ers?

New York Times  

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson did not participate in practice Wednesday, and his status is day to day as the team continues to treat an injury to his throwing shoulder, per Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski. Watson took a big shot in the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans in Week 3, but it’s unclear whether it was one hit or an …

Browns rookie QB Thompson-Robinson has brutal NFL debut filling in for injured Deshaun Watson
1 year, 3 months ago

Browns rookie QB Thompson-Robinson has brutal NFL debut filling in for injured Deshaun Watson

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s strong training camp and preseason persuaded the Browns to install the rookie as Deshaun Watson’s backup. With Watson sidelined by a bruised right throwing shoulder, Thompson-Robinson made his NFL debut and looked overwhelmed and overmatched throughout Cleveland’s 28-3 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. But after a 10-minute pregame workout watched closely by head trainer Joe Sheehan, …

Deshaun Watson questionable vs. Ravens, but Browns’ Stefanski ‘hopeful’ he’ll play
1 year, 3 months ago

Deshaun Watson questionable vs. Ravens, but Browns’ Stefanski ‘hopeful’ he’ll play

New York Times  

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is questionable to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens because of an injury to his throwing shoulder, but coach Kevin Stefanski said he’s “hopeful” his starting QB will play. This week’s limited throwing for Watson is considered to be cautionary and the Browns are optimistic he plays, a team source said. The Browns finish this …

Deshaun Watson leads the Browns to a pair of TDs in a 33-32 preseason loss to the Chiefs
1 year, 4 months ago

Deshaun Watson leads the Browns to a pair of TDs in a 33-32 preseason loss to the Chiefs

Associated Press  

— Deshaun Watson acknowledged there is plenty to fix with about two weeks left before the start of the season, but the Browns quarterback also has seen some progress and believes things are trending in the right direction. Kansas City marched the other way and Harrison Butker answered from 44 yards, and York’s last chance to play the hero with …

Browns trade backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs to Cardinals for fifth-round pick in 2024
1 year, 4 months ago

Browns trade backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs to Cardinals for fifth-round pick in 2024

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Joshua Dobbs quickly went from backing up to packing up. Dobbs’ stunning departure means Browns rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who has had an impressive training camp and exhibition season, will back up starter Deshaun Watson. “I’ve been very blessed to be around some great backup quarterbacks, some young guys, some old guys, different styles of players,” Stefanski said when …

What I learned during Browns minicamp: Pass-game promise and an early breakout candidate
1 year, 6 months ago

What I learned during Browns minicamp: Pass-game promise and an early breakout candidate

New York Times  

BEREA, Ohio — Notes, quotes and observations from the Browns’ three-day mandatory minicamp, which wrapped up Thursday… Deshaun Watson was the star. We have to see Moore put it all together — same with the entire operation, really — but Moore is an easy pick as an early breakout candidate based on the Browns’ spring work. DeAndre Hopkins latest and …

Browns’ holiday wish list: Best of Deshaun Watson, healthy OL, win vs. Steelers
2 years ago

Browns’ holiday wish list: Best of Deshaun Watson, healthy OL, win vs. Steelers

New York Times  

Browns fans and subscribers get my wit, charm and unrelenting optimism 350 or so days a year. The Browns are closing the season focused on getting Watson up to speed with Stefanski’s offense and what it can eventually be, but this week they may have to run it 50 times. Here’s my standard Browns’ fan wish list for what’s reasonable …

QB Brissett to start Browns’ preseason finale against Bears
2 years, 4 months ago

QB Brissett to start Browns’ preseason finale against Bears

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Jacoby Brissett will finally make his delayed debut for the Browns. The veteran quarterback, set to fill in as Cleveland’s starter while Deshaun Watson serves his upcoming 11-game NFL suspension, will start Saturday night’s exhibition finale against the Chicago Bears. But it’s just a constant communication with the coaches to make sure we get what we need.” Earlier …

Browns’ Rashard Higgins, Chris Hubbard take advantage of new-found opportunities
4 years, 2 months ago

Browns’ Rashard Higgins, Chris Hubbard take advantage of new-found opportunities

New York Times  

Wide receiver Rashard Higgins was a healthy scratch in Weeks 3 and 4. So many aspects of the Browns’ 4-1 start feel new, and both Higgins and Hubbard are now playing for their third different full-time head coach in Cleveland. After four seasons there as a developmental player who started on the practice squad, the Browns signed him in 2018 …

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