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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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Emily Mayfield Posts Disturbing Claim On Social Media

Emily Wilkinson and honoree Baker Mayfield attend the 33rd Annual Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular at The Compound on July 15, 2018 in Inglewood, California. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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Report: Kevin Stefanski Expects Mayfield To Play On Saturday

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Detroit Lions at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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Derek Carr's Vow To Raiders Teammates Became A Reality

Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts after defeating the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 20, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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Todd McShay Reveals His Browns' First-Round Draft Pick

ESPN analyst Todd McShay on remote set for ESPN College Football during the Clemson Tigers Media Day for the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 5, 2019, at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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Albert Breer: "Baker's Future Depends On What's Available In Offseason"

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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3 Positions Browns Should Focus On In 2022 NFL Draft

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2 Players The Browns Should Move On From In 2022

Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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5 Receivers Browns Could Target In The 2022 Draft

Chris Olave #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats during the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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Are The 2021 Browns Turning Into The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles?

Cleveland Browns fan expresses their disappointment with the team during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 6, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 37-3. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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Bleacher Report: Browns Are Best Destination For Cam Newton

Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks on prior to the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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3 Browns Who Have Overachieved In The First 7 Weeks

D'Ernest Johnson #30 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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Myles Garrett: Refs Are Giving Me The Shaq Treatment

Defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during Cleveland Browns Training Camp on July 30, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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Browns Troll Von Miller After Win Over Broncos

Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos takes the field with teammates before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Empower Field At Mile High on October 03, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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3 Cardinals Players The Browns Should Be Concerned About

Defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 17-10. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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The Life And Career Of Nick Skorich (Complete Story)

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Browns History

The Life And Career Of Blanton Collier (Complete Story)

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Browns Sign Lawrence Cager To Practice Squad

Lawrence Cager #15 of the New York Jets catches a touchdown pass over Michael Jacquet #38 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 27, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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PFF Ranks Joel Bitonio With Highest Pass Blocking Grade In NFL

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 29, 2019, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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Browns Sign CB Bryan Mills To Practice Squad

A Cleveland Browns helmet on the field prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 38-14. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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3 Vikings Players The Browns Need To Be Concerned About

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings during player introductions before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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Josh Gordon Reinstated By NFL, Signs With Kansas City

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) during the NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams on December 08, 2019, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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PFF Releases Its Ranking Of The Top 5 Browns Through Week 2

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns in action during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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3 Texans The Browns Need To Be Concerned About On Sunday

Head coach David Culley of the Houston Texans reacts during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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Colin Cowherd Takes Shot At Mayfield’s Game Ending INT

Fox Sports one Colin Cowherd Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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What Happened To "Touchdown" Tommy Vardell? (Complete Story)

Running back Tommy Vardell of the Cleveland Browns moves the ball during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Ohio. The Steelers won the game, 17-10. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Browns History

What Happened To Andre Rison? (Complete Story)

CLEVELAND BROWNS WIDE RECEIVER ANDRE RISON IS DRIVEN OUT OF BOUNDS BY CORNERBACK COREY SAWYER OF THE CINCINNATI BENGALS DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE BROWNS'' 26-10 VICTORY AT CLEVELAND STADIUM IN CLEVELAND, OHIO. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Browns History

The Life And Career Of Tom Cousineau (Complete Story)

Linebackers Dick Ambrose #52 and Tom Cousineau #50 of the Cleveland Browns tackle running back Chuck Muncie #46 of the San Diego Chargers during a game at Jack Murphy Stadium on September 25, 1983 in San Diego, California. The Browns won 30-24 in overtime. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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Forbes: Browns One Of NFL's Least Valuable Franchises

A general view of FirstEnergy Stadium before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 03, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Browns History

What Happened To Jeff Garcia? (Full Story)

Quarterback Jeff Garcia #5 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 14, 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio.The Steelers won 24-10. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Browns History

What Happened To Brandon Weeden? (Complete Story)

Quarterback Brandon Weeden #3 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after the game against the Detroit Lions at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 13, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Lions defeated the Browns 31-17. Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Emily Wilkinson and honoree Baker Mayfield attend the 33rd Annual Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular at The Compound on July 15, 2018 in Inglewood, California.
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Emily Mayfield Posts Disturbing Claim On Social Media

  Like clockwork, each NFL season brings unexpected highs and agonizing lows. Franchi... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Detroit Lions at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Report: Kevin Stefanski Expects Mayfield To Play On Saturday

  This past Monday, more than 20 Browns were on the Covid inactive list.  However, Clev... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts after defeating the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 20, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Derek Carr's Vow To Raiders Teammates Became A Reality

  On Monday, the COVID depleted Browns faced the Las Vegas Raiders and nearly came away... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
ESPN analyst Todd McShay on remote set for ESPN College Football during the Clemson Tigers Media Day for the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 5, 2019, at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA.
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Todd McShay Reveals His Browns' First-Round Draft Pick

  The Cleveland Browns began the 2021 season with one of the most talented wide receiver... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Albert Breer: "Baker's Future Depends On What's Available In Offseason"

  The Cleveland Browns are facing the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday for the second time i... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
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3 Positions Browns Should Focus On In 2022 NFL Draft

  The Cleveland Browns are coming off their bye week with a 6-6 record. Five games re... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
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2 Players The Browns Should Move On From In 2022

  The Cleveland Browns are five games away from ending their season. Without a doubt, 202... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Chris Olave #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats during the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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5 Receivers Browns Could Target In The 2022 Draft

  On November 7, the Browns overcame a tumultuous week to defeat the Bengals in Cincinna... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Cleveland Browns fan expresses their disappointment with the team during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 6, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 37-3.
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Are The 2021 Browns Turning Into The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles?

  In 2011, new Philadelphia quarterback Vince Young was asked by the media what he thoug... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks on prior to the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Bleacher Report: Browns Are Best Destination For Cam Newton

  Two months ago, the Browns were one of the pre-season favorites to reach Super Bowl LV... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
D'Ernest Johnson #30 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Browns Who Have Overachieved In The First 7 Weeks

  The Cleveland Browns won their fourth game of the year this past Thursday. The vict... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during Cleveland Browns Training Camp on July 30, 2021 in Berea, Ohio.
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Myles Garrett: Refs Are Giving Me The Shaq Treatment

  Former NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal played two decades as a pro and won four titles... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos takes the field with teammates before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Empower Field At Mile High on October 03, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.
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Browns Troll Von Miller After Win Over Broncos

  One of the things that irks coaches the most (besides missed tackles and assignments)... Ben Donahue • 3 years ago
Defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the 49ers 17-10.
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3 Cardinals Players The Browns Should Be Concerned About

  The Cleveland Browns are coming off a shocking loss at the hands of the Chargers. T... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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The Life And Career Of Nick Skorich (Complete Story)

  In sports, it is difficult to replace a legendary coach. He or she has delivered champi... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
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The Life And Career Of Blanton Collier (Complete Story)

  One of the most difficult transitions in sports is a new coach taking over a program after... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Lawrence Cager #15 of the New York Jets catches a touchdown pass over Michael Jacquet #38 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 27, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Browns Sign Lawrence Cager To Practice Squad

  Fresh off the heels of their third victory of the season, the Cleveland Browns show no... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns offensive guard Joel Bitonio (75) warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 29, 2019, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
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PFF Ranks Joel Bitonio With Highest Pass Blocking Grade In NFL

  As if anyone needed more proof that the Cleveland Browns have the best offensive line... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet on the field prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 38-14.
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Browns Sign CB Bryan Mills To Practice Squad

  The Cleveland Browns defense put on a clinic last Sunday against the Bears. Nine sa... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings during player introductions before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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3 Vikings Players The Browns Need To Be Concerned About

  This past Sunday, we finally witnessed the awesome ability of the Cleveland Browns def... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) during the NFL game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams on December 08, 2019, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA.
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Josh Gordon Reinstated By NFL, Signs With Kansas City

  Almost everyone is familiar with second chances. In fact, several of us have probab... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns in action during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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PFF Releases Its Ranking Of The Top 5 Browns Through Week 2

  The 2021 Cleveland Browns have been a tale of two teams. There is the mauling, gash... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Head coach David Culley of the Houston Texans reacts during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
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3 Texans The Browns Need To Be Concerned About On Sunday

  For the first half of last Sunday’s game in Kansas City, the Cleveland Browns looked... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Fox Sports one Colin Cowherd
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Colin Cowherd Takes Shot At Mayfield’s Game Ending INT

  For the first two quarters of Sunday’s game, the Browns were handing Kansas City the... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Running back Tommy Vardell of the Cleveland Browns moves the ball during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Ohio. The Steelers won the game, 17-10.
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What Happened To "Touchdown" Tommy Vardell? (Complete Story)

  In 1991, the Browns hired Giants defensive coordinator Bill Belichick as their new head co... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
CLEVELAND BROWNS WIDE RECEIVER ANDRE RISON IS DRIVEN OUT OF BOUNDS BY CORNERBACK COREY SAWYER OF THE CINCINNATI BENGALS DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE BROWNS'' 26-10 VICTORY AT CLEVELAND STADIUM IN CLEVELAND, OHIO.
Browns History

What Happened To Andre Rison? (Complete Story)

  In 1994, the Cleveland Browns returned to the postseason for the first time in five years.... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Linebackers Dick Ambrose #52 and Tom Cousineau #50 of the Cleveland Browns tackle running back Chuck Muncie #46 of the San Diego Chargers during a game at Jack Murphy Stadium on September 25, 1983 in San Diego, California. The Browns won 30-24 in overtime.
Browns History

The Life And Career Of Tom Cousineau (Complete Story)

  If pro athletes are honest, most would admit they would rather just play than worry ab... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
A general view of FirstEnergy Stadium before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 03, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Forbes: Browns One Of NFL's Least Valuable Franchises

  In 2020, the NFL experienced a 20% drop in revenue from 2019. The pandemic kept fan... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Quarterback Jeff Garcia #5 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 14, 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio.The Steelers won 24-10.
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What Happened To Jeff Garcia? (Full Story)

  When the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL in 1999 after a three-year hiatus, they... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago
Quarterback Brandon Weeden #3 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after the game against the Detroit Lions at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 13, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Lions defeated the Browns 31-17.
Browns History

What Happened To Brandon Weeden? (Complete Story)

  Without a doubt, quarterback is one of the most difficult positions in sports. NFL... Ben Donahue • 4 years ago


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