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Pat Opperman retired from real life to write about the Cleveland Browns and other matters of unflappable faith.
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Browns Pre-Draft Roster Review: Offensive Line

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. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Pre-Draft Roster Review: Wide Receivers

Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Donovan Peoples-Jones #11 of the Cleveland Browns after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Pre-Draft Roster Review: The Running Backs

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29: A Cleveland Browns helmet and footballs are seen in a ball bag during a game between the Brown and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 29, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Browns defeated the Bears 18-16. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Pre-Draft Roster Review: The Quarterbacks

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. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Trade For Speedy Wide Receiver

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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The Browns Have Re-Signed A Veteran Linebacker

Cleveland Browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Sign Special Teams Ace, CB Mike Ford

Mike Ford #28 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a tackle on a kickoff during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 10, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Gamble On Another Depth Piece On Defense

Trysten Hill #72 of the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Sign A Defensive Lineman With Something To Prove

General manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns watches the game against the New York Jets from the sideline at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Add Former Vikings Defensive Tackle

Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Reportedly Add Talented Edge Rusher To 3-Year Deal

Cleveland Browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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The Browns Retain A Key Veteran On Offense

Ethan Pocic #55 of the Cleveland Browns prepares for a snap against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Why The Browns Had To Move On From Mike Priefer

Mike Priefer Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Will Baker Mayfield Affect Browns' Jedrick Wills Decision?

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (71) runs onto the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns QB's Given Low Rankings In Final 2022 Performances

Baltimore Ravens v Cleveland Browns Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Might Lose Their Quarterback Coach

browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Is Nick Chubb Sending A Message To The Browns?

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2024 Super Bowl Betting Odds Released For Cleveland Browns

Super Bowl Trophy Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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NFL Names Their Annual Rushing Title After Browns Legend

Jim Brown Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Grading David Njoku's Performance In 2022

David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after a 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2 Shocking Trades The Browns Could Make This Offseason

Cleveland Browns players take the field prior to a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2 Browns Players Who Need A Better 2023 Season

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Browns Add Former Michigan Defensive Lineman On Futures Contract

Field Goal Challenge - ONEPASS, allows fans to test their ability to kick a field goal through NFL uprights on field at FirstEnergy Stadium during the NFL Experience on April 28, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Myles Garrett Dislocates Toe During Pro Bowl Competition

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) looks at the scoreboard during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2 Browns Who Could Return To The Team In Free Agency

New Orleans Saints v Cleveland Browns Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Should The Browns Be Worried About Deshaun Watson In 2023?

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Is It Time For The Browns To Move On From Greedy Williams?

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) on the field during the third quarter of the National Football League game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on November 14, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Peyton Hillis Discharged From Pensacola Hospital

Peyton Hillis #40 of the Cleveland Browns during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Browns 20-17 in overtime. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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Jets Complete Interview With Browns Assistant Coach

Cleveland Browns wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea smiles during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
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2 Browns Players Who Will Thrive Under Jim Schwartz

Head coach Jim Schwartz of the Detroit Lions on the sidelines during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 15, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. The Carindals defeated the Lions 25-21. Pat Opperman • 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.
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Browns Pre-Draft Roster Review: Offensive Line

  Andrew Berry managed to keep the band together in front of Deshaun Watson for 2023.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Donovan Peoples-Jones #11 of the Cleveland Browns after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
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Browns Pre-Draft Roster Review: Wide Receivers

  Deshaun Watson can't say he doesn't have enough targets this season. Leading up to... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29: A Cleveland Browns helmet and footballs are seen in a ball bag during a game between the Brown and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 29, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Browns defeated the Bears 18-16.
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Browns Pre-Draft Roster Review: The Running Backs

  When is the last time Cleveland Browns fans thought of their running back room as thin... Pat Opperman • 2 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 Pre-Draft Roster Review: The Quarterbacks

  With the opening flurry of free-agent signings behind him, Andrew Berry is focused on... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Trade For Speedy Wide Receiver

  Andrew Berry might have done it again for the Cleveland Browns. He landed speedy wi... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmet
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The Browns Have Re-Signed A Veteran Linebacker

  By all accounts, Anthony Walker's recent visit with the Washington Commanders went wel... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Mike Ford #28 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a tackle on a kickoff during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 10, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Browns Sign Special Teams Ace, CB Mike Ford

  Social media is jammed with Cleveland Browns fans clamoring for another linebacker and... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Trysten Hill #72 of the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
Daily News

Browns Gamble On Another Depth Piece On Defense

  Former Dallas Cowboy and Arizona Cardinal Trysten Hill is expected to sign a one-year... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
General manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns watches the game against the New York Jets from the sideline at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Sign A Defensive Lineman With Something To Prove

  Some guys do their best work at night. But if Andrew Berry's latest after-supper si... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Add Former Vikings Defensive Tackle

  Andrew Berry re-signed an important cog in the Cleveland Browns offensive line. Then he... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmet
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Browns Reportedly Add Talented Edge Rusher To 3-Year Deal

  This might not seem like the big free-agent deal many Cleveland Browns fans yearn for.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Ethan Pocic #55 of the Cleveland Browns prepares for a snap against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Browns Retain A Key Veteran On Offense

  Andrew Berry's first free agent tampering effort pulled one of his own off the market.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Mike Priefer
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Why The Browns Had To Move On From Mike Priefer

  Don't let the delayed timing of Mike Priefer's dismissal fool you. Kevin Stefanski... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (71) runs onto the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
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Will Baker Mayfield Affect Browns' Jedrick Wills Decision?

  Bill Callahan's offensive line enters the 2023 season with a big hole and an even bigg... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Baltimore Ravens v Cleveland Browns
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Browns QB's Given Low Rankings In Final 2022 Performances

  NFL.com analyst Marc Sessler ranked all of the NFL quarterback performances each week... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
browns helmet
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Browns Might Lose Their Quarterback Coach

  When the Cleveland Browns hired Jim Schwartz as their defensive coordinator, he was de... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
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Is Nick Chubb Sending A Message To The Browns?

  Myles Garrett had a lot to say about the Cleveland Browns' play during the 2022 season... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Super Bowl Trophy
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2024 Super Bowl Betting Odds Released For Cleveland Browns

  With Super Bowl XLII out of the way, Cleveland Browns fans can officially say goodbye... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Jim Brown
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NFL Names Their Annual Rushing Title After Browns Legend

  Joe Thomas isn't the only Cleveland Browns great honored by the NFL this week. Duri... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after a 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Grading David Njoku's Performance In 2022

  Andrew Berry raised a few eyebrows when he awarded a hefty $56 million contract to Dav... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns players take the field prior to a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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2 Shocking Trades The Browns Could Make This Offseason

  Andrew Berry might be feeling a little more pressure this offseason than usual. Aft... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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2 Browns Players Who Need A Better 2023 Season

  Coming off a second consecutive losing season, there are plenty of Cleveland Browns wh... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Field Goal Challenge - ONEPASS, allows fans to test their ability to kick a field goal through NFL uprights on field at FirstEnergy Stadium during the NFL Experience on April 28, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Add Former Michigan Defensive Lineman On Futures Contract

  There is a while to go before Andrew Berry can start signing free agents and selecting... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) looks at the scoreboard during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
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Myles Garrett Dislocates Toe During Pro Bowl Competition

  Myles Garrett played most of the year banged up after an early-season car accident.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
New Orleans Saints v Cleveland Browns
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2 Browns Who Could Return To The Team In Free Agency

  Deshaun Watson is anxious to help Kevin Stefanski revamp the Cleveland Browns' offense... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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Should The Browns Be Worried About Deshaun Watson In 2023?

  It was 11 games later than they wanted, but the Cleveland Browns rolled out their late... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) on the field during the third quarter of the National Football League game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns on November 14, 2019, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
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Is It Time For The Browns To Move On From Greedy Williams?

  Around this time last year, things were looking up for Cleveland Browns cornerback Gre... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Peyton Hillis #40 of the Cleveland Browns during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 18, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Browns 20-17 in overtime.
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Peyton Hillis Discharged From Pensacola Hospital

  Former Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis is home after his release from a Pe... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Cleveland Browns wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea smiles during warmups before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Jets Complete Interview With Browns Assistant Coach

  Kevin Stefanski might have more openings on his Cleveland Browns coaching staff than h... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago
Head coach Jim Schwartz of the Detroit Lions on the sidelines during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 15, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. The Carindals defeated the Lions 25-21.
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2 Browns Players Who Will Thrive Under Jim Schwartz

  There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the Cleveland Browns' 2023 season.... Pat Opperman • 2 years ago


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