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Ben Donahue
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Over 25 years of experience in sports including coach, athletic director, game day operations, media relations, football operations, and scout. Ben currently writes for Browns Nation as well as profootballhistory.com. His first book, The Rise of Washington State University Football: The Erickson and Price Years is available through Arcadia Publishing. To read more of Ben’s work, head to donahuesports on Twitter.
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Ravens Are Making Notable Signing Ahead Of Browns Game

A detail of a Baltimore Ravens helmet prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
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Tony Rizzo Makes Big Projection For Browns Against Lamar Jackson

Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Graphic Shows Myles Garrett's Efficiency At Creating Pressure

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Global Music Superstar Admits To Being A Browns Fan

A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Reporter Notes Browns Could 'Get Out' Of Deshaun Watson’s Contract

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against Kwon Alexander #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

NFL Fines Deshaun Watson For 3 Violations Against Steelers

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Minkah Fitzpatrick Breaks Silence On His Nick Chubb Tackle

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Denzel Ward Talks About Going Against Derrick Henry This Week

Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans walks off of the field after defeating the Cleveland Browns 43-13 at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Pat McAfee Names Intriguing Star As An Option To Replace Nick Chubb

Former Colts punter Pat McAfee watches the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns joint training camp practice on August 14, 2019 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Jim Schwartz Has Made Unique Request To Browns Defenders

Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Says Browns Can Beat 'Anyone' In The NFL

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Notes 1 Major Factor In Browns' Win Over Bengals

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Stats Show How Impressive Browns' Defense Was In Win Over Bengals

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Notes The Importance Of Beating The Bengals

Myles Garrett #95 and Sione Takitaki #44 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate after a defensive play during the second half of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Names Surprising HC To Replace Kevin Stefanski

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on in the first half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Dustin Hopkins Gets Candid On Kicking In Browns Stadium

Cleveland Browns fans in the stands during the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Analyst Speaks On The Future Of Austin Watkins Jr.

Austin Watkins Jr. #80 of the Cleveland Browns scores a 22-yard touchdown during the second half of the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Nation Contributing Writer Has First Book Published

Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
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NFL Insider Details Browns Trade With Patriots

browns helmets Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
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Stats Show Dawand Jones Is Dominating In The NFL Preseason

Dawand Jones #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Nolan Smith #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Pat McAfee Raves About Dorian Thompson-Robinson's Performances

Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns passes during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Analyst Offers Explanation To Kevin Stefanski's Comments On Cade York

Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Defender Reveals His Thoughts About Joint Practice With Eagles

Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 and defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo #54 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate a stop during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Stats Show Dorian Thompson-Robinson Is Having A Remarkable Preseason

Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns looks for a pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Commanders defeated the Browns. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Joe Thomas Reveals The Moment He Knew Johnny Manziel Would Fail With Browns

Cleveland Browns Quarterback and former Texas A&M star Johnny Manziel celebrates with the team after the Southwest Classic football game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas A&M Aggies played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Texas A&M defeats Arkansas 35-28 in overtime. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Has Big Reaction To Johnny Manziel Netflix Documentary

Johnny Manziel watches play between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Receiver Expected To Miss Several Weeks Due To Knee Injury

A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Browns Troll Aaron Rodgers While Praising Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns talks with Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets after the Browns defeated the Jets 21-16 in the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Names The Biggest Addition For The Browns

browns helmets Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
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Nick Chubb Confirms He's Working With Other RBs To Fix Major NFL Issue

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
A detail of a Baltimore Ravens helmet prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Daily News

Ravens Are Making Notable Signing Ahead Of Browns Game

  The Baltimore Ravens have been hit hard by injuries in 2023 and the team added five mo... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Makes Big Projection For Browns Against Lamar Jackson

  The Cleveland Browns defense hasn’t given fans much to cheer about the past few seas... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Graphic Shows Myles Garrett's Efficiency At Creating Pressure

  The Cleveland Browns are currently 2-1 and the primary reason is because of their defe... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21.
Daily News

Global Music Superstar Admits To Being A Browns Fan

  After their dominating victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, the Cleveland Brow... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against Kwon Alexander #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Reporter Notes Browns Could 'Get Out' Of Deshaun Watson’s Contract

  On Saturday, word spread around the sports world that Cleveland Browns quarterback Des... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

NFL Fines Deshaun Watson For 3 Violations Against Steelers

  Through the first two weeks of the 2023 season, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun W... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Daily News

Minkah Fitzpatrick Breaks Silence On His Nick Chubb Tackle

  Last Monday night, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb sustained a serious knee i... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans walks off of the field after defeating the Cleveland Browns 43-13 at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Denzel Ward Talks About Going Against Derrick Henry This Week

  The Cleveland Browns and the running back position have been in the news a lot this we... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Former Colts punter Pat McAfee watches the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns joint training camp practice on August 14, 2019 at the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, IN.
Daily News

Pat McAfee Names Intriguing Star As An Option To Replace Nick Chubb

  On Monday night, the Cleveland Browns lost star running back Nick Chubb for the remain... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Grant Delpit #22 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Jim Schwartz Has Made Unique Request To Browns Defenders

  The NFL has long been called the “No Fun League” and the league’s rulebook even... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a rushing touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Says Browns Can Beat 'Anyone' In The NFL

  The Cleveland Browns began the 2023 season on a high note. In Week 1, Cleveland met... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Tony Rizzo Notes 1 Major Factor In Browns' Win Over Bengals

  The Cleveland Browns began the 2023 season with a spectacular 24-3 thrashing of in-sta... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Stats Show How Impressive Browns' Defense Was In Win Over Bengals

  As much as Cleveland Browns fans should be cautious after one win, it’s hard not to... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Myles Garrett #95 and Sione Takitaki #44 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate after a defensive play during the second half of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Notes The Importance Of Beating The Bengals

  For the past two years, the Cleveland Browns have fallen far short of preseason expect... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on in the first half of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Names Surprising HC To Replace Kevin Stefanski

  This year marks Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski’s fourth season with the... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns fans in the stands during the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Dustin Hopkins Gets Candid On Kicking In Browns Stadium

  Former Cleveland Browns kicker Phil Dawson booted footballs for the organization for 1... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Austin Watkins Jr. #80 of the Cleveland Browns scores a 22-yard touchdown during the second half of the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Analyst Speaks On The Future Of Austin Watkins Jr.

  Every year at this time, NFL fans inevitably have their hearts broken when their team... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
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Browns Nation Contributing Writer Has First Book Published

    “College football coaches can’t spend all their time developing prolific off... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
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NFL Insider Details Browns Trade With Patriots

  The preseason may be over for the Cleveland Browns, but the team continues to fine-tun... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Dawand Jones #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Nolan Smith #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Stats Show Dawand Jones Is Dominating In The NFL Preseason

  The NFL preseason is a time for rookies, backups, and recently signed free agents to s... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns passes during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Daily News

Pat McAfee Raves About Dorian Thompson-Robinson's Performances

  Through three preseason games, there is no doubt that Cleveland Browns rookie quarterb... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Cade York #3 of the Cleveland Browns kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
Daily News

Analyst Offers Explanation To Kevin Stefanski's Comments On Cade York

  The struggle is real for the Cleveland Browns' second-year kicker Cade York. Drafte... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 and defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo #54 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate a stop during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Defender Reveals His Thoughts About Joint Practice With Eagles

  There’s a saying that goes, “If you want to be a winner, hang around with winners.... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns looks for a pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns Stadium on August 11, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Commanders defeated the Browns.
Daily News

Stats Show Dorian Thompson-Robinson Is Having A Remarkable Preseason

  After two preseason football games, Dorian Thompson-Robinson is further proof that good va... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns Quarterback and former Texas A&M star Johnny Manziel celebrates with the team after the Southwest Classic football game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Texas A&M Aggies played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Texas A&M defeats Arkansas 35-28 in overtime.
Daily News

Joe Thomas Reveals The Moment He Knew Johnny Manziel Would Fail With Browns

  This week's release of the Netflix documentary Johnny Football about former Cleveland Brow... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Johnny Manziel watches play between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas.
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Has Big Reaction To Johnny Manziel Netflix Documentary

  In the spring of 2014, it could be argued that Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manzie... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21.
Daily News

Browns Receiver Expected To Miss Several Weeks Due To Knee Injury

  There’s nothing more frustrating for NFL hopefuls than to have all their hard work d... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns talks with Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets after the Browns defeated the Jets 21-16 in the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Troll Aaron Rodgers While Praising Dorian Thompson-Robinson

  The Cleveland Browns kicked off the NFL preseason on Thursday night with a tune-up aga... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
browns helmets
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Tony Rizzo Names The Biggest Addition For The Browns

  In 2022, the Cleveland Browns ended the season with the 20th ranked defense in the NFL... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Daily News

Nick Chubb Confirms He's Working With Other RBs To Fix Major NFL Issue

  For the past several years, NFL general managers and coaches have emphasized the passi... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago

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