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Baker Mayfield never seemed to find his groove during the 2019 season under ex-Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens. However, it appears things have been smoother for Mayfield as he gets adjusted to Kevin Stefanski’s offense in 2020. As the Browns continue to get acclimated to a new system in training camp, Mayfield provided some […]

High expectations were set on the new-look Cleveland Browns last season highlighted by the arrival of three-time Pro Bowl wideout Odell Beckham Jr. Despite having a ton of talent on the roster, the Browns failed to make the playoffs once again for the 18th-straight season. Beckham is looking forward to a better campaign in the […]

With tons of quarterback movement occurring throughout this past offseason, one that has been incredibly unique for a variety of different reasons, the 2020 campaign should be one of the more interesting go-rounds in recent years. Whether it is former New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam […]

The Cleveland Browns feared the worst when safety Grant Delpit was carted off the field for an Achilles injury. Unfortunately, their concerns about a serious injury have been realized. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Delpit reportedly suffered a torn Achilles. Ian Rapoport confirmed the MRI result, a devastating moment for the Browns: #Browns […]

The Cleveland Browns had high hopes for Grant Delpit in 2020, but the team is anxiously waiting to see the extent of his injury. During Monday’s practice, Delpit was carted off of the field and is undergoing tests for an Achilles injury. Back in April, the Browns took Delpit with the No. 44 pick in […]

It was evident that Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr. struggled to get on the same page in their first year together with the Cleveland Browns in 2019. Following the duo’s disappointing campaign last year, Mayfield opened up about his chemistry with Beckham heading into the 2020 season. “It’s sure as hell going to be […]

Just take it one step at a time. That’s the message Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is preaching about the Browns’ outlook for the 2020 season. Speaking with the NFL Network on Inside Training Camp Live, Mayfield focused his message on taking things day by day. “Taking it one game at a time, building on […]

It was reported earlier this week that the Cleveland Browns were holding a workout with veteran linebacker and former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith. It appears both sides have come to an agreement. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cleveland has inked a deal with Smith for the 2020 season. Browns signed former Seahawks and Raiders […]

It sure does look like Cleveland Browns stars Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr are on the same page early on in training camp. Video of training camp shows Mayfield launch a 50-yard bomb to Beckham, with the second-year Brown making a spectacular catch while being double covered.   While the pass could have been […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield seemed to warrant his draft selection almost as soon as he took over under center for the “Dawg Pound.” Mayfield went 6-7 in 13 starts, throwing for 3,725 yards and 27 touchdowns while offering Browns fans a glimmer of hope. But Mayfield has to […]

The Cleveland Browns could be in the market for a linebacker following a potential season-ending injury to Mack Wilson. According to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the Browns are planning to work out former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith. The #Browns are having veteran LB Malcolm Smith in for a workout this week, source says. […]

The Cleveland Browns suffered a huge blow this week after sophomore linebacker Mack Wilson incurred a knee injury, which could potentially rule him out of his second season with the team. Cleveland just started to train in full pads as they slowly ease the players in this year’s training camp. Unfortunately, not everything can be […]

With teams tossing the pads back on only a few days ago, it already doesn’t look good for Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson, who suffered a potentially serious knee injury during practice this week. According to a joint report from Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, it appears as though Wilson’s knee injury could […]

The Cleveland Browns are ecstatic to have a full season of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt in 2020, but Chubb could be sidelined for part of training camp. During one of Cleveland’s first practices on Monday, Chubb was seen leaving with a trainer with a possible concussion. Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com was the first […]

Baker Mayfield has the support of the Cleveland Browns’ over his impending kneeling protest. The Browns QB was one of the first NFL athletes to come out and confirm that he is “absolutely” kneeling when the NFL season resumes. Though the third-year Texas-native has gotten quite the backlash because of his decision, team owners Dee […]

Owners across the NFL have made statements on the topic of racial injustice this offseason. Jimmy Haslam of the Cleveland Browns offered his views. As the Browns begin training camp, Haslam opened up about social justice protests, per Tom Withers of the Associated Press. Jimmy Haslam said we're missing "thoughtful dialogue" in regards to reasons […]

The Cleveland Browns were an exciting team in 2018. They had drafted quarterback Baker Mayfield and he seemed to be the missing piece that could finally make them legitimate contenders. 2019 was meant to be the year. The year the Browns finally made it back to the playoffs. And the hype was only enhanced when […]

The 2019 NFL season was filled with disappointment and mistakes for Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns. After clearing his head during the offseason, Mayfield says he’s regained his Kobe Bryant ‘Mamba Mentality’ ahead of the 2020 campaign. In a video conference on Friday, Mayfield shared that he’s been able to get right mentally over […]

One of the NFL players who seemed to declare they were kneeling the quickest was Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, following what has been a month of NBA, WNBA, and MLB players kneeling during the national anthem in protest with ongoing social unrest in the United States. Mayfield earlier this summer responded to a fan […]

The Cleveland Browns selected quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. A strong rookie season was followed by a massively disappointing one in 2019 though. And those struggles came with critics and plenty of doubt. According to Fred Greetham of 247Sports.com, even Mayfield”absolutely” doubted himself over those two years. […]

The San Francisco 49ers rewarded their all-world tight end, George Kittle, with a five-year, $75 million contract on Thursday, making Kittle the highest-paid tight end in football. 49ers head coach, Kyle Shananan—who made Kittle a focal point of the team’s offense—is unsurprisingly amped that his star pass-catcher got his money and won’t be leaving town […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 91 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 91 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 91 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan continue their 2020 NFL preview series, picking […]

The Cleveland Browns were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL in 2019, winning just six games and missing the playoffs in spite of entering the season with Super Bowl aspirations. One thing that did go right for the Browns, though, was Nick Chubb. Chubb stamped his name among the best running backs […]

The Cleveland Browns have seen some highs and lows in recent years. Surprisingly, the once lowly team suddenly became a hotbed of big-name talents. In 2018, the franchise picked former Oklahoma Sooner and Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield with the top pick in the draft. The front office also selected Georgia running back Nick Chubb […]

Myles Garrett has evolved into one of the best edge defenders in the NFL in his first three seasons with the Cleveland Browns. But regardless of his status in the NFL, Garrett still experiences racism from fans. After an encounter on social media, Garrett put a fan who sent an NSFW racist DM to him […]

The Cleveland Browns, with Jarvis Landry, should have one of the most exciting offenses in the NFL in 2020. They had massive expectations in 2019 as well, but disappointed for most of the season. However, now all the pieces have had a full year to jell a little bit more. And a lot of people […]

Odell Beckham Jr. was once viewed as one of the faces of the NFL. The Cleveland Browns want him to be just that. As he enters his second season with the team, fans got a chance to get a first look at Beckham trying on Cleveland’s new uniforms. .@obj in the new threads 👌 pic.twitter.com/UFFXSqCO7h […]

The Cleveland Browns have done all they can to spark a potential resurgence in the 2020 NFL season. If that was not enough, they even revealed their new uniforms to help them do it in style. The Browns provided a sneak peek at their new threads, which are an updates take on the classic, via […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has had his ups and downs since taking over the starting quarterback job early into his rookie season in 2018, but the team’s general manager sounds as encouraged as ever by the former number one overall pick’s ability to steer the franchise towards winning. Speaking to the media at Browns […]

The Cleveland Browns signed Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper to a four-year deal this offseason and will hope the 25-year-old continues to ascend as one of the top players at his position. Just avoid comparing him to Jason Witten. Hooper said he dislikes Witten’s purported selfish mentality, noting he hopes to help Cleveland’s other […]

The Cleveland Browns made yet another splash this offseason with the addition of tight end Austin Hooper in free agency. It appears his relationship with quarterback Baker Mayfield had already begun before he signed his four-year, $44 million deal. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic provided its own set of challenges […]

J.C. Tretter, the NFLPA president and center of the Cleveland Browns, has been very critical of the NFL’s handling of the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And he still isn’t holding back. While the NFL and NFLPA verbally agreed to a revised CBA ahead of the 2020 season, Tretter claims the league tried to […]

The Cleveland Browns haven’t found much success over the last 20 years, but through the team’s history, they’ve been one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. Cleveland has made some very shrewd trades over the years, and here are the five best. 5. Trent Richardson, 2013 If we were looking only at the end result […]

A ton of NFL coaches have expressed concern about the lack of preparation their rookies will have this offseason due to COVID-19. Kevin Stefanski, the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns, spoke out on the ‘shorter runway’ the team will have to experience to get rookie Jedrick Wills ready for the 2020 season. During […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s stance on whether the 2020 season should go ahead or not is very straightforward. Speaking with the Wall Street Journal, Beckham had a very direct message for the NFL and is prepared to do his part for it: “We’re not ready for football season,” Beckham said “So why […]

The Cleveland Browns have placed star wide receiver Jarvis Landry on the active/PUP list, per ESPN’s Jake Trotter. The Browns have placed WR Jarvis Landry (hip) on active/PUP. No setback, still on schedule to return from offseason surgery. Browns conducting physicals this weekend for veterans who passed three rounds of Covid testing last week. — […]

Not long ago, David Njoku requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2020 season. But it appears he’s had a change of heart. In a tweet on Saturday, Njoku backed down on his trade demand and expressed his commitment to the Browns this season. I’m all in Cleveland. Time to work. — […]

The Cleveland Browns were forced to place punter Jamie Gillan on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. This came following his positive test to begin training camp. It seems his initial battle with the coronavirus has yet to come to an end. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Gillan recalled some of the symptoms he experienced before revealing […]

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has formally requested a trade. But head coach Kevin Stefanski is remaining steadfastly optimistic about his tight end’s future prospects in Cleveland. On Thursday, Stefanski indicated that he’s happy to welcome Njoku back into the locker room and is “excited to work with him.” “My stance hasn’t changed,’’ Stefanski […]