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The Cleveland Browns are loaded on offense heading into the 2023 NFL season. Quarterback Deshaun Watson’s play will go a long way toward determining their fortunes. Watson spoke with media on Tuesday, addressing the “weird” situation that unfolded with last year’s team. “Last year was a weird situation where everything was new and a lot […]

The Cleveland Browns are entering an important offseason as they try to get back to the playoffs in 2023. Deshaun Watson is fully back after serving a suspension, and they also have Nick Chubb and Amari Cooper on the offense as well. DeAndre Hookins rumors have even surfaced, although Kevin Stefanski quickly shut those down. […]

Despite head coach Kevin Stefanski’s recent comments on the possibility of the Cleveland Browns signing free agent star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, saying that he “really really” likes the team’s current receiving corps, franchise signal-caller Deshaun Watson is seemingly singing a different tune about a potential pursuit. During a recent on-field media session, the star […]

Ever since he was released by the Arizona Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins has been the talk of the NFL. Every team has been linked to him, including the Cleveland Browns, who certainly could use some help at the position. Despite that, it doesn’t seem very likely to happen if you ask head coach Kevin Stefanski. While […]

The Cleveland Browns are running it back one more time with Deshaun Watson. Their first season with the star QB did not go according to plan: Watson was suspended 11 games, then looked rusty upon his return to the field. As he prepares for his second season in Cleveland, Kevin Stefanski talked about the differences […]

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry has gone all out to bolster his team’s depth on the defensive side of the ball in the offseason. For one, he reached an agreement on a three-year deal with safety Juan Thornhill in March. The Browns were on the lookout for an immediate replacement for John Johnson, who […]

The Arizona Cardinals released DeAndre Hopkins, making one of the NFL’s best wide receivers available in free agency. While Hopkins will have plenty of suitors, the Cleveland Browns are arguably among the landing spots that make the most sense for the veteran. There are differing opinions regarding whether or not the Browns might try to […]

Za’Darius Smith had a brilliant start to the 2022 season with the Minnesota Vikings, but it was a different story for him in the second half of the campaign as his production slipped. Now, after being traded to the Cleveland Browns, he opened up about the sudden dip in his numbers and what really happened. […]

No one ever knows what the Cleveland Browns have up their sleeve. They are certainly not the first name that comes to mind when thinking of potential DeAndre Hopkins’ suitors, but an aggressive front office who has already made a historic investment in their quarterback cannot be taken lightly, either. Presently, though, the Browns are […]

Za’Darius Smith made his return to the AFC North last week. The Cleveland Browns acquired Smith and a pair of draft picks from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for two fifth-round picks. Smith will have multiple pivotal tests in his first season with the Browns, including two against the Lamar Jackson-led Baltimore Ravens offense. The […]

The Cleveland Browns’ 2023 NFL draft added seven new players to the team as well as several undrafted rookies. Thanks to the Deshaun Watson trade, Cleveland didn’t join the draft until the third round, so pretty much every draft pick this year can qualify as a Browns’ rookie sleeper. The player with the best chance […]

The Cleveland Browns defense got much scarier after their trade for Za’Darius Smith. Now playing next to Myles Garrett, Smith is ready to help the Browns take the NFL by storm. Cleveland traded a pair of fifth-round draft picks to the Minnesota Vikings for Smith. After the trade was announced, Smith received a text from […]

The Cleveland Browns struggled to a 7-10 record last season, hampered by solid but at times unreliable play and uncertainty at a quarterback position manned by Deshaun Watson and Jacoby Brissett. The Browns bolstered their quarterback depth in the 2023 NFL Draft with the addition of former UCLA star Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who finished his college […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will never forget how Cleveland Browns legend and NFL icon Jim Brown inspired his civil rights activism. In the wake of Brown’s passing on Thursday night, Abdul-Jabbar recounted his friendship with the three-time NFL MVP and how he helped him take the first step in the civil rights movement. […]

Jim Brown was very likely the best running back who ever carried a football in NFL history. There may be other running backs who exceed the totals that he put together during his 9-year NFL career, but he was the standard by which all running backs have been measured. He was a wrecking ball of […]

Former US president Barack Obama shared a heartfelt message on Friday after news of the passing of NFL icon and Cleveland Browns great Jim Brown surfaced. Brown passed away at the age of 87, with his wife Monique confirming the painful news on social media. Mrs. Brown said that her husband “passed peacefully last night […]

The NFL world, and world in general, lost a legend on Friday as Cleveland Browns‘ icon Jim Brown passed away at the age of 87. Los Angeles Lakers‘ star LeBron James took to Instagram to pay tribute to Brown, emphasizing how much Brown meant to him as a Cleveland athlete and native.   View this […]

Jim Brown left an indelible mark on the Cleveland Browns. Owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam shared their heartfelt gratitude for the legendary running back, who passed away Thursday night in his home at the age of 87. “Jim Brown is a true icon of not just the Cleveland Browns but the entire NFL,” their statement […]

The NFL world lost an absolute legend when it was announced that Hall of Fame Cleveland Browns RB Jim Brown passed away at the age of 87. Brown will be remembered as one of the best players of all time and even help the NFL rushing yards record for a long time before Walter Payton […]

Deshaun Watson is currently hosting his Cleveland Browns‘ offensive teammates on a tropical team vacation in Puerto Rico. The Browns were spotted getting a workout on the beach on Thursday, and Amari Cooper was torched on Twitter for his choice of attire, via The Sporting News’ Jordan Zirm. Amari Cooper what is this outfit man […]

The NFL world has lost a legend. Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown has passed away at the age of 87, per the Associated Press. It was reported that Brown passed away on Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. Brown will forever be remembered as one of the best players in NFL […]

  The 2023 NFL Draft concluded already, but the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not. Let’s see how the Cleveland Browns want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the three best players that the Cleveland Browns can trade […]

The Cleveland Browns made a splash last Friday by trading for 3-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za’Darius Smith with the Minnesota Vikings. Before they pulled the trigger on the trade, the Browns were apparently looking at signing another 3-time Pro Bowl defender in Melvin Ingram, reports ProFootballTalk’s Josh Alper. Melvin Ingram is a free agent […]

The 2023 NFL schedule is now out, and although we already knew the opponents for the Cleveland Browns, we now know when and where they will be playing each game this season. With coach Kevin Stefanski at the helm and Deshaun Watson leading the way, the Browns should contend in the AFC once again. The […]

The Cleveland Browns roster is pretty much set heading into the dog days of the NFL offseason following the 2023 NFL Draft. While the team may make a few changes around the edges between now and late July when Browns training camp kicks off, the bones of the team are solid right now. Here we […]

Za’Darius Smith seems to be pleased with the Minnesota Vikings’ decision to trade him to the Cleveland Browns. Two teams other than the Browns pursued a Za’Darius Smith trade, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, but the pass rusher thought it would be appealing to play alongside Myles Garrett in Cleveland. Smith and Garrett are two […]

The Minnesota Vikings are trying to revamp their defense after a miserable showing during the 2022 season, and that usually involves adding notable pass rushers who can create havoc for opposing quarterbacks. The Vikings thought they did that a year ago when they brought in Za’Darius Smith. The full trade, per league source:#Browns get:Za'Darius Smith2025 […]

3-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za’Darius Smith has been traded from the Minnesota Vikings to the Cleveland Browns, reports NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. He will now be alongside Myles Garrett on a formidable defensive line for the 2023 season. The #Vikings are trading three-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith to the #Browns, sources tell […]

The Cleveland Browns have high expectations coming into the 2023 season, with the highest firmly atop the shoulders of Deshaun Watson. With such an important season ahead of him, the Browns quarterback invited his offensive teammates to join him at a tropical location for scenic practices and bonding, reports Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. It is […]

The 2023 NFL Draft concluded last Saturday, but the time for acquiring undrafted rookie players has not. Let’s see how the Cleveland Browns want to use their undrafted free agents. Here we are going to look at the undrafted free agent whom we think will likely make the Browns’ final roster. Keep in mind that […]

Although they didn’t make their first pick until Day 2, the Cleveland Browns entered the 2023 NFL Draft with seven selections. They addressed every major need they could in what was an impressive weekend for the franchise and their front office. Finishing the 2022 season at just 7-10, fourth in the AFC North, the Browns […]

The Cleveland Browns got some good picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they still have some roster spots to fill as they enter the next phase of the offseason. Here we are going to look at three free agents whom the Browns must target after the 2023 NFL Draft. Some fans were surprised when […]

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney McLeod, according to a Thursday tweet from ESPN Cleveland Browns reporter Jake Trotter. “Browns have agreed to terms with veteran safety Rodney McLeod,” wrote Trotter. A former standout at the University of Virginia, McLeod first signed with the then-St. […]

The Cleveland Browns had a rocky 2022 campaign, but that’s typically what is going to happen when your quarterback (Deshaun Watson), hasn’t played since 2020 and gets suspended for the first 11 games of the season. Moving forward, the Browns will be hoping to have a lot more success with Watson under center, and they will […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Cleveland Browns finished with seven selections this year. This year’s draft began in the third round for the Browns, following trades for quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver Elijah Moore. Here we’ll look at the grades for every single pick that the Browns made at […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is now behind us, and 259 players will be joining the league. Over the course of three days, there were plenty of good picks and just as many questionable ones. Here we will look at the teams that, at first blush, look like the NFL draft losers this year, including the […]

The Cleveland Browns landed a fantastic value pick in the NFL Draft with Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the 5th round. As NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah (@movethestix) tweeted, “This is a great value pick for the Browns getting Dorian Thompson-Robinson at 140. He is the ideal #2 for Cleveland.” Thompson-Robinson’s consistent improvement over five years, along with […]

There was a time when Deshaun Watson was considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Following his off-the-field issues and ultimate 11-game suspension in 2022, the Cleveland Browns QB’s football reputation has taken a negative hit. Watson recently fired back at critics who say he’s no longer an elite QB, per […]

The Cleveland Browns gave quarterback Deshaun Watson another weapon to work with this offseason. They acquired wide receiver Elijah Moore from the New York Jets, ending a contentious relationship between Moore and New York. Watson opened up a bit more about his new receiver after a surprise appearance in a Twitter Spaces session with Offseason […]