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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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Grading Case Keenum's Performance Against The Broncos

Quarterback Case Keenum #5 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after the Browns defeated the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Rich Eisen Has A Message To Browns Fans If Keenum Plays Well

TV personality Rich Eisen attends DirecTV Super Saturday Night Co-hosted by Mark Cuban's AXS TV at Pier 70 on February 6, 2016 in San Francisco, California. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Bart Scott: Baker Mayfield Isn't Much Better Than Case Keenum

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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Report: Jarvis Landry, Jedrick Wills Likely To Play Thursday Night

Wide receiver Jarvis Landry #80 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the first day of Cleveland Browns Training Camp on July 28, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs. Broncos Game

Tight end Noah Fant #87 of the Denver Broncos catches a pass in front of linebacker Mack Wilson #51 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 24-19. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Case Keenum Has 4 Word Response On Filling In For Mayfield

Case Keenum #5 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Reasons The Browns Can Still Beat The Broncos

Greedy Williams #26 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Baker Mayfield Says He Plans To Play Thursday

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws the ball during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Opposing Teams Are Game Planning To Make The Browns Throw

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns talks with Baker Mayfield #6 during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Grading Baker Mayfield's Performance Against Cardinals

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles the ball after a tackle from J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Grading Kevin Stefanski's Performance After Cardinals Loss

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a call by referee Jeff Triplette #42 during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Studs And Duds From The Browns' Loss To The Cardinals

J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals tackles Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Offensive Line Is No Longer PFF's Top-Ranked Unit

Cleveland Browns Offensive Guard Joel Bitonio (75), Cleveland Browns Center JC Tretter (64), Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jack Conklin (78) and Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jedrick Wills (71) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Report: Browns Could Move On From Odell Beckham Jr. In 2022

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Giants 17-13. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs. Cardinals Game

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Browns 38-24. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Report: Teams Monitoring Mack Wilson Situation For Possible Trade

Linebacker Mack Wilson #51 of the Cleveland Browns works out during an NFL training camp at the Browns training facility on August 18, 2020 in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Nick Chubb Has Impressive Stat So Far In 2021

Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs as he is tackled by Drue Tranquill #49 of the Los Angeles Chargers during a 49-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Colin Cowherd: Browns Coaches Don't Trust Baker Mayfield

Fox Sports one Colin Cowherd Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Baker Mayfield Has Disturbing Stat In 4th Quarter Of Close Games

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after losing to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Taken To Hospital After Game

Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball and is hit by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #28, Sione Takitaki #44, and Ronnie Harrison #33 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Questions Facing The Browns In Chargers Matchup

Rashard Higgins #82 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the second quarter in the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Sign LB Elijah Lee To Active Roster

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Elijah Lee (47) in the fourth quarter of a week 3 NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs on September 23, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 38-27. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Waive DE Joe Jackson, Opening Roster Spot

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 • 4 years ago
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3 Bold Predictions For Sunday's Browns Chargers Game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) leads the Cleveland Browns out of the tunnel for the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2020, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Keys To A Browns Victory Over The Chargers

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Add Guard Hjalte Froholdt, Move Nick Harris to IR

Hjalte Froholdt #64 of the New England Patriots stands on the sideline during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Houston Texans Sign Davion Davis Off Browns Practice Squad

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis (18) participates in drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 7, 2021, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah PFF's Top Rookie Through Week 4

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) on the field during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 7, 2021, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Myles Garrett Says NFL Is Drug Testing Him After Seeing His Arms

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after their 19-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Studs And Duds From Browns' Victory Over Vikings

Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Takkarist McKinley #55 of the Cleveland Browns at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Case Keenum #5 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after the Browns defeated the Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Grading Case Keenum's Performance Against The Broncos

  D'Ernest Johnson was the big story out of the Cleveland Browns' 17-14 win against the... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
TV personality Rich Eisen attends DirecTV Super Saturday Night Co-hosted by Mark Cuban's AXS TV at Pier 70 on February 6, 2016 in San Francisco, California.
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Rich Eisen Has A Message To Browns Fans If Keenum Plays Well

  Case Keenum has a chance to relive past days of glory tonight with the Cleveland Brown... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Bart Scott: Baker Mayfield Isn't Much Better Than Case Keenum

  Everyone knows the success of an NFL team largely rests on the shoulders of its starti... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Wide receiver Jarvis Landry #80 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the first day of Cleveland Browns Training Camp on July 28, 2021 in Berea, Ohio.
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Report: Jarvis Landry, Jedrick Wills Likely To Play Thursday Night

  For fans who enjoy a good long book, one of the newest novels out there is the Clevela... Pat Opperman • 3 years ago
Tight end Noah Fant #87 of the Denver Broncos catches a pass in front of linebacker Mack Wilson #51 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 24-19.
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs. Broncos Game

  Before the NFL season began, Thursday night's matchup looked like a gimme for the Clev... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Case Keenum #5 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Case Keenum Has 4 Word Response On Filling In For Mayfield

  Kevin Stefanski ended one debate when he announced Baker Mayfield would miss Thursday... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Greedy Williams #26 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Reasons The Browns Can Still Beat The Broncos

  Only one of this week's Thursday Night Football contestants will sport a winning recor... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws the ball during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Baker Mayfield Says He Plans To Play Thursday

  Baker Mayfield couldn't wait to talk to the press after getting a second opinion on hi... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns talks with Baker Mayfield #6 during the first half in the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Opposing Teams Are Game Planning To Make The Browns Throw

  Baker Mayfield came out throwing Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. By halftime,... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles the ball after a tackle from J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Grading Baker Mayfield's Performance Against Cardinals

  There are various ways to grade a quarterback's performance. None of them are perfe... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a call by referee Jeff Triplette #42 during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Grading Kevin Stefanski's Performance After Cardinals Loss

  After a good, old-fashioned butt-whipping of a football game, Cleveland Browns fans ar... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals tackles Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Studs And Duds From The Browns' Loss To The Cardinals

  At first glance, it might be easier to post a team roster than look for duds in the Cl... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns Offensive Guard Joel Bitonio (75), Cleveland Browns Center JC Tretter (64), Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jack Conklin (78) and Cleveland Browns Offensive Tackle Jedrick Wills (71) in game action during a NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Cleveland Browns on October11, 2020 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
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Browns Offensive Line Is No Longer PFF's Top-Ranked Unit

  Baker Mayfield has been sacked 13 times over the Cleveland Browns' first 5 games. T... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Giants 17-13.
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Report: Browns Could Move On From Odell Beckham Jr. In 2022

  It seemed like the kind of game in which the Cleveland Browns could feature a fully-he... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Browns 38-24.
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs. Cardinals Game

  Arizona flies into Ohio to take on the Cleveland Browns this Sunday. NFL schedulers... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Linebacker Mack Wilson #51 of the Cleveland Browns works out during an NFL training camp at the Browns training facility on August 18, 2020 in Berea, Ohio.
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Report: Teams Monitoring Mack Wilson Situation For Possible Trade

  Five weeks into the regular season, fans and professional NFL analysts are watching re... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns runs as he is tackled by Drue Tranquill #49 of the Los Angeles Chargers during a 49-42 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
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Nick Chubb Has Impressive Stat So Far In 2021

  Some NFL running backs use speed to run away from defenders and rack up yardage. Ot... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Fox Sports one Colin Cowherd
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Colin Cowherd: Browns Coaches Don't Trust Baker Mayfield

  It seems everyone has an opinion on how Kevin Stefanski should have handled the end of... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after losing to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
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Baker Mayfield Has Disturbing Stat In 4th Quarter Of Close Games

  Baker Mayfield threw for over 300 yards Sunday in one of the day's most exciting games... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball and is hit by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #28, Sione Takitaki #44, and Ronnie Harrison #33 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
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Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Taken To Hospital After Game

  It was an exciting game that didn't end well for the Cleveland Browns. Injuries pla... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Rashard Higgins #82 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during the second quarter in the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Questions Facing The Browns In Chargers Matchup

  There is a big difference between 4-1 and 3-2 in the NFL. Especially when your next... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Elijah Lee (47) in the fourth quarter of a week 3 NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs on September 23, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 38-27.
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Browns Sign LB Elijah Lee To Active Roster

  Andrew Berry and the Cleveland Browns have been busy tinkering with their roster this... Pat Opperman • 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 Waive DE Joe Jackson, Opening Roster Spot

  Joe Jackson had an excellent preseason for the Cleveland Browns. Although he was pa... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) leads the Cleveland Browns out of the tunnel for the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 13, 2020, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD.
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3 Bold Predictions For Sunday's Browns Chargers Game

  There are too many similarities to count between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Clev... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Keys To A Browns Victory Over The Chargers

  Baker Mayfield and his Cleveland Browns face a tough opponent on the road Sunday. C... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Hjalte Froholdt #64 of the New England Patriots stands on the sideline during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Browns Add Guard Hjalte Froholdt, Move Nick Harris to IR

  Amid a small flurry of roster moves yesterday, the Cleveland Browns signed offensive g... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Davion Davis (18) participates in drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 7, 2021, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio.
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Houston Texans Sign Davion Davis Off Browns Practice Squad

  Wide receiver Davion Davis was a Cleveland Browns fan favorite for much of this presea... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) on the field during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 7, 2021, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio.
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Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah PFF's Top Rookie Through Week 4

  Week 5 of the NFL season is too early for the Cleveland Browns to name a team MVP.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after their 19-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Myles Garrett Says NFL Is Drug Testing Him After Seeing His Arms

  Joe Woods' defense kicked things into another gear these past two weeks, terrorizing J... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Takkarist McKinley #55 of the Cleveland Browns at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Studs And Duds From Browns' Victory Over Vikings

  Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns offense had a difficult time of things in Minn... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago


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