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Browns LT Dawand Jones carted off with an ankle injury that will require season-ending surgery

NEW ORLEANS — Cleveland Browns left tackle Dawand Jones fractured a bone in his lower left leg and was carted off the field wearing an air cast in the first half of Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Saints. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said the injury will require surgery and end Jones’ season. Wills, who’d been listed on the team’s …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Geno Smith dazzles in brief appearance in preseason finale, Seahawks beat Browns 37-33

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Geno Smith’s brief preseason cameo only added to the anticipation of what he might be able to do in Seattle’s offense when the games start counting. Smith dazzled in his only series of the preseason, throwing a 21-yard touchdown pass to DK Metcalf to help the Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 37-33 on Saturday night. Smith had watched …

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4 months, 1 week 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 …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Browns QB Deshaun Watson cleared for contact, but will sit out 2nd straight preseason game

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson has been cleared for contact to his surgically repaired shoulder, but he’ll sit out his second straight preseason game when Cleveland hosts Minnesota this week. Watson spent Saturday night’s preseason opener against Green Bay on the sideline as the Browns were beaten 23-10 by the Packers. However, on a Zoom call Sunday, coach …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Jackson: Browns have to build off last season’s success and maximize their window

New York Times

I had a bit of a chuckle while watching the NFL Honors late last week, the league’s annual awards show that ended up featuring the Cleveland Browns more than anyone without early access to the list of winners probably imagined. The Browns faced an important 2023 season on multiple fronts, and despite facing a bunch of injuries, unforeseen detours and …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Jackson, McCaffrey and Prescott are finalists for the AP 2023 NFL MVP and offensive player awards

Associated Press

Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles for yardage against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lamar Jackson is a finalist …

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11 months ago

Browns GM says he would ‘absolutely love’ to re-sign Flacco, even as Watson’s backup

Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio — Joe Flacco’s short, surprising stint with the Browns could lead to a second season in Cleveland — maybe as Deshaun Watson’s backup. General manager Andrew Berry said Monday that he would “absolutely love” to re-sign the 39-year-old Flacco, who went 4-1 as a starter and helped the Browns make the playoffs after Watson suffered a season-ending shoulder …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Browns coach Stefanski shakes up offensive staff, coordinator Alex Van Pelt, 2 other assistants gone

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — For the second straight year, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has made a major offseason change to his staff. Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt has parted ways with the team, leaving just days after Cleveland was blown out in the wild-card round by Houston and following a season in which the Browns were ravaged by injuries. “He’s awesome,” Van …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

For the Browns, the magical, unexpected postseason ride begins

New York Times

CINCINNATI — This has become a rite of passage of sorts, closing out seasons in meaningless games at either the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Cincinnati Bengals. GO DEEPER Sando: How I'm leaning on MVP, Coach of the Year and other NFL awards with 1 week left The Browns were the league darlings in 2020 when they arrived early. The Browns …

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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 …

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$Browns lose QB Deshaun Watson for rest of season with shoulder fracture; rookie starting vs Steelers$

1 year, 1 month ago

Browns lose QB Deshaun Watson for rest of season with shoulder fracture; rookie starting vs Steelers

Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson felt blindsided by the injury — as did the Browns. “It’s tough to try to wrap everything around my head right now.” Browns general manage Andrew Berry said the fracture is not related to the strained rotator cuff that Watson sustained earlier this season and kept him off the field for almost four full games. …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Mueller: For Packers, Browns and 49ers, losses mean questions, albeit very different ones

New York Times

Cover 7 | Wednesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Seattle jumped out to a 14-0 lead, but Cleveland did not panic nor stray from the strength of its team, which is an offensive line that plays with physicality and what had been the NFL’s best defense, statistically, entering the game. I thought Stefanski’s …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Browns star Nick Chubb to undergo surgery on season-ending knee injury; Kareem Hunt in for visit

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Nick Chubb’s gruesome left knee injury will require surgery, a devastating blow for the Cleveland Browns star running back who will have to go through another arduous rehabilitation to continue playing. I have no doubt.” As Cleveland tries to regroup after losing Chubb, the team brought in former Brown Kareem Hunt for a visit and workout Tuesday. “We …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Nick Chubb suffers another severe knee injury, likely ending the Browns star running back’s season

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Nick Chubb has spent the better part of a decade as the heart and soul of the Cleveland Browns. His sixth season in the NFL ended on the second play of the second quarter when Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick came in low for a tackle at the end of a 5-yard run early in the second quarter and …

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1 year, 3 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 …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Browns all-camp team: Myles Garrett remains dominant, Elijah Moore provides versatility

New York Times

The Cleveland Browns have finally wrapped up their interstate training camp tour. So, he gets a ton of attention from defenses, but he’s playing at a high level right now and he’s got to continue on that progression.” Most days, Garrett was lined up against Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. Over the last two weeks of camp, we saw …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Browns rookie QB Thompson-Robinson shows poise, potential in NFL debut with Aaron Rodgers watching

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Dorian Thompson-Robinson has long looked up to Aaron Rodgers as a role model and mentor, the template for quarterbacks. “I’ve been watching him my whole life, but just overall his message is just keep going, keep doing what I’m doing, keep my head down and keep working hard too.” Making plays with his arms and legs, Thompson-Robinson sparked …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Browns OTA observations: Za’Darius Smith stands out; Deshaun Watson, pass game finding rhythm

New York Times

Notes, quotes and scenes from the Browns’ second organized team activity practice Wednesday, the first open to reporters… It’s optimism season. Za’Darius Smith, the Browns’ new pass-rusher and presumed starting left defensive end, is a player I certainly noticed. Joining Cooper in being dressed for practice but not participating were wide receivers Jakeem Grant and Anthony Schwartz, rookie defensive end …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Browns’ mistakes, game management prove costly in loss to Falcons: First Thoughts

New York Times

ATLANTA — Initial thoughts, notes and quotes from the Browns’ puzzling and deflating 23-20 loss to the Falcons Sunday… • The Browns didn’t score when they needed to and should have. The Falcons ran right at the Browns early and late, but after his second quarter cutback touchdown run, Falcons starting running back Cordarelle Patterson only got one touch in …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Watson apologizes, then struggles in Browns preseason debut

Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Deshaun Watson apologized before his preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns and then got an earful from opposing fans. Potentially facing a year-long suspension, Watson publicly expressed remorse and contrition for the first time since he was accused of sexually harassing or assaulting the women during therapy sessions in 2020 and 2021. But I think he understands …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Browns’ defense dominating, surprising after sluggish start

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — There figured to be an adjustment period for Cleveland’s rebuilt defense, necessary time for so many new players to mesh — a work in progress. For the second straight week, the Browns’ defense dominated during an old-school 14-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings in coach Kevin Stefanski’s return to his pro football roots on Sunday. After allowing a …

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3 years, 2 months ago

In Stefanski’s return, Browns defense dominates Vikings 14-7

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — After winning the NFL’s Coach of the Year award in his first season with Cleveland, Kevin Stefanski now has a victory over his old team in Minnesota to highlight the start of his second year. Garrett was credited with one-half of Cleveland’s two sacks and four hits on Kirk Cousins, Greedy Williams became the first player this season …

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Browns LT Dawand Jones carted off with an ankle injury that will require season-ending surgery

Geno Smith dazzles in brief appearance in preseason finale, Seahawks beat Browns 37-33

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

Browns QB Deshaun Watson cleared for contact, but will sit out 2nd straight preseason game

Jackson: Browns have to build off last season’s success and maximize their window

Jackson, McCaffrey and Prescott are finalists for the AP 2023 NFL MVP and offensive player awards

Browns GM says he would ‘absolutely love’ to re-sign Flacco, even as Watson’s backup

Browns coach Stefanski shakes up offensive staff, coordinator Alex Van Pelt, 2 other assistants gone

For the Browns, the magical, unexpected postseason ride begins

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

Browns lose QB Deshaun Watson for rest of season with shoulder fracture; rookie starting vs Steelers

Mueller: For Packers, Browns and 49ers, losses mean questions, albeit very different ones

Browns star Nick Chubb to undergo surgery on season-ending knee injury; Kareem Hunt in for visit

Nick Chubb suffers another severe knee injury, likely ending the Browns star running back’s season

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

Browns all-camp team: Myles Garrett remains dominant, Elijah Moore provides versatility

Browns rookie QB Thompson-Robinson shows poise, potential in NFL debut with Aaron Rodgers watching

Browns OTA observations: Za’Darius Smith stands out; Deshaun Watson, pass game finding rhythm

Browns’ mistakes, game management prove costly in loss to Falcons: First Thoughts

Watson apologizes, then struggles in Browns preseason debut

Browns’ defense dominating, surprising after sluggish start

In Stefanski’s return, Browns defense dominates Vikings 14-7