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There weren’t many big-time Cleveland Browns who played in the Hall of Fame game vs. the New York Jets Thursday night. One player who did make a meaningful NFL preseason debut was rookie right tackle Dawand Jones. The former Ohio State Buckeye played the entire game, and afterward, head coach Kevin Stefanski explained why. After […]

It’s not a big surprise when fights break out at NFL training camps given all the adrenaline, emotion and competitiveness running high as teams go at it for hours during hot summer days. The Cleveland Browns are the latest team to witness some scuffles at practice, with Ogbo Okoronkwo and James Hudson getting into it […]

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has high stakes in his fourth season as head coach, but owner Jimmy Haslam is refusing to call it a make-or-break year. He was interviewed on 92.3 The Fan covering a wide variety of topics as training camp got underway, with the main focus on the job security of […]

The Cleveland Browns found Deshaun Watson another weapon this past spring, trading for wideout Elijah Moore, who struggled in 2022 with the New York Jets after a very promising rookie season. And while it’s early in camp, Moore is already opening the eyes of head coach Kevin Stefanski due to his tireless work ethic. Via […]

In a league that tries to depreciate the value of running backs every year, Cleveland Browns rusher Nick Chubb provides evidence that the top players at any position are as deserving of money, recognition or respect as any. Drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Georgia, Chubb […]

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has shared roughly how much playing time starters will get in the upcoming preseason. The Browns started training camp Saturday and have their first preseason game against the New York Jets at the Hall of Fame game on August 3rd. However, don’t expect to see any starters or key players […]

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 will almost definitely make further changes in the offseason of 2023. Remember that even if there is no perceived glaring need in their roster, the Browns surely want to be as deep as possible. Of course, they can do so through the draft. Here we’ll look at which rookie prospects the Browns […]

Kevin Stefanski’s seat might get a little too hot for his liking this season. After an up-and-down first few years at the helm of the Cleveland Browns, the coach now faces some high expectations. The trade for Deshaun Watson in the offseason signaled the team’s intentions to compete now. Is Stefanski’s job in danger if […]

We anticipate that the Cleveland Browns will make further changes in the 2023 offseason. This is only natural because they still have one major gap to fill. They can do it through the draft, of course, but they may also want to re-examine free agency. Here we’ll look at the biggest roster need of the […]

If you want to be a head coach in the NFL one day, then making Madden as a virtual training ground can be a good start. Well, that sounds like a stretch, but at least for Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, he did learn a lot from playing the game growing up, so much so […]

The Cleveland Browns will miss the NFL playoffs for the second time in three seasons under head coach Kevin Stefanski in 2022. They dropped from an 8-9 record in 2021 to 7-10 the following year. Whether Stefanski is on the hot seat or not, here are some of the areas where the Browns must make […]

Cleveland Browns’ quarterback Deshaun Watson is prepared to start the 2023 season as QB1 for the team. Cleveland acquired him ahead of the 2022 campaign, but he was forced to miss a significant portion of the year due to suspension. Watson recently praised head coach Kevin Stefanski and said the Browns’ offense will be able […]

The 2022–2023 season saw the Cleveland Browns miss the playoffs. Even though free agency is still a few weeks away, it’s likely that head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry have already started to create their list of prospective targets. Simply told, this club requires a lot more support and depth on both sides […]

Kevin Stefanski and the Cleveland Browns have found their new defensive coordinator, just over a week after firing Joe Woods. The Browns plan to hire Super Bowl winning DC Jim Schwartz, sources confirmed to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Tuesday. The Browns requested to interview New England Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to fill the […]

It was a soap opera with a terribly sad ending. The Cleveland Browns lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-14, to finish the season with a 7-10 record. Keep in mind that the Browns have had two losing seasons after a miraculous run in 2020. For sure, this warrants significant player and coaching changes for the […]

Cleveland Browns’ head coach Kevin Stefanski responded to Jadeveon Clowney’s criticism on Friday, per Nate Ulrich. “Coach Kevin Stefanski said he doesn’t see a drastic difference between the way the coaches have used Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney in 2022 season vs. 2021 season, when Clowney had a career renaissance and posted nine sacks,” Stefanski […]

The Cleveland Browns are not going to the playoffs. It’s a rather disappointing outcome for a team loaded with talent. And yet, it’s also not that surprising considering the roller-coaster ride this franchise has endured in the past few months. A week after besting division rivals Baltimore, the Browns underwhelmed last week against the New […]

Many Cleveland Browns fans were likely wondering why star pass-rusher Myles Garrett was benched on the team’s first defensive series Saturday in a loss to the New Orleans Saints, which eliminated them from playoff contention. Head coach Kevin Stefanski clarified on Monday why Garrett found himself watching from the sidelines for a brief period. Via […]

The Cleveland Browns have had a rough 2022 season, but that’s typically what happens when your star quarterback is suspended for the first 11 games of the season. But even with Deshaun Watson back under the center, the Browns have still been struggling. And when a team struggles, people are always going to shift their […]

The Cleveland Browns are in poor shape this season with a 6-8 record, which has many fans calling for Kevin Stefanski to be fired after the campaign finishes. But, quarterback Deshaun Watson has supported Stefanski as the head coach of this franchise and even said he was a huge reason he chose the Browns in […]

The Cleveland Browns fell to 5-8 as a result of their Week 14 loss at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Kevin Stefanski responded to backlash following the defeat, per Ben Axelrod. “I think all of that goes with the territory,” Stefanski said. “As you’d imagine, I kind of keep the focus on […]

The Cleveland Browns saw their two-game winning streak snapped at the hands of division rivals Cincinnati Bengals, 23-10, on the road in Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season. The Browns were led by Deshaun Watson for only the second time this season and lost to Joe Burrow for the first time. The Browns are […]

Kevin Stefanski addressed Deshaun Watson’s looming Cleveland Browns return, per Zac Jackson. “Stefanski: Deshaun has done a nice job with his time away physically staying sharp, mentally staying sharp, so I think he’ll be ready to roll. ‘Spring and summer, Deshaun spent a lot of time w/his teammates. I think they’re excited to have him […]

The Cleveland Browns failed to build on their Week 8 win as they fell to the Miami Dolphins, 39-17, on the road in Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season. Now at 3-6, the Browns remain in third place in the AFC North. Here are the four Browns most to blame for their Week 10 […]

The Cleveland Browns recent blowout defeat at the hands of the Miami Dolphins drew an honest response from head coach Kevin Stefanski, per Nate Ulrich. “I think the guys are playing hard,” Stefanski said. “There’s going to be moments in warm games where guys’ tanks are running low. We need to clean up a lot.” […]

The Cleveland Browns took a severe beating on the road in a 39-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Week 10 loss marks the sixth loss for the franchise in the 2022 NFL season, putting little hope for a potential playoff bid on life support. According to Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain […]

Another week, another slew of errors, and another game where the Cleveland Browns fall short. The Browns suffered their fifth loss of the season in Week 7, falling 23-20 to the Ravens on the road. It leaves them in third place in the AFC North and facing a desperate game next week against a Cincinnati […]

The Cleveland Browns dropped to 2-5 on the season following a 23-20 loss to their division rival, the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday afternoon. After the game, Pro Bowl defensive end Myles Garrett and Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski were heard screaming at one another in the locker room. Of course, that prompted questions from the media […]

The 2022 NFL season is a season of “parity.” Translation: most NFL teams stink this season. There are only six out of 16 AFC teams over .500 heading into Week 7 and just four out of 16 in the NFC. With all these lackluster records a third of the way through the season, it’s time […]

The Cleveland Browns fell to 2-3 on the season after a heartbreaking 30-28 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Unfortunately, quarterback Jacoby Brissett was to blame as he threw a costly interception late in the contest. Despite all of his picks happening in the last three minutes of the fourth quarter so far, […]

Kevin Stefanski provided a major update on Myles Garrett following Garrett’s scary car accident earlier this week. Cleveland Browns staff writer Anthony Poisal revealed that Stefanski expects Garrett to return to the team on Thursday. “Very grateful he’s OK,” Stefanski said. “Spoken to him. He’s staying home today resting, and we’ll see him tomorrow morning.” […]

The Cleveland Browns got some worrying updates on a pair of key players ahead of their Thursday Night Football clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Kevin Stefanski gave a cryptic response when asked about the statuses of Myles Garrett and Joel Bitonio for the rivalry clash, via Jake Trotter. When asked about Garrett and […]

Nick Chubb Fantasy football owners benefitted from his late 4th quarter touchdown. The Cleveland Browns did not. Head coach Kevin Stefanski revealed after the game that he wished he would have told Chubb not to score in the 4th quarter with 1:55 on the clock. Cleveland already led at the time and would have been […]

The Cleveland Browns squeaked out a 26-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers to open the season. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski commented on what the future holds for quarterback Jacoby Brissett following the win, per cleveland.com. “I really do believe he can continue to get better,” Stefanski said. “I think he’ll continue to get better. […]

One of the main storylines for the Carolina Panthers heading into their Week 1 opener against the Cleveland Browns centers on just how many snaps will Christian McCaffrey receive on offense in the contest. Overall, not much went McCaffrey’s way over the past two seasons, as multiple nagging injuries sidelined him from a multitude of […]

One of the most anticipated matchups of the NFL’s opening weekend has to be the Week 1 clash between the Cleveland Browns and the Carolina Panthers. Baker Mayfield will be facing his former team in what has emerged as one of the most intriguing storylines early in the season. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, who […]

The Cleveland Browns had quite an injury scare during their training camp practice on Thursday. In an 11-on-11 drill on the day, Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett’s right hand appeared to have hit the helmet of a defensive lineman on the follow-through. Brissett came away from the play shaking his hand, which upped the suspense on […]