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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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John Johnson Says Browns Have "Vindictive Vibe" Heading Into KC

Cleveland Browns safety John Johnson III (43) participates in drills at the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 3, 2021, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Bring TE Kyle Markway Back With Waiver Claim

Cleveland Browns helmet Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Video Shows Greg Newsome 'Rag Doll' Receiver In Block Attempt

Cornerback Greg Newsome II #20 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 • 4 years ago
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Browns Have Tough Decisions To Make At Wide Receiver

Wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones #11 of the Cleveland Browns makes a catch during the second quarter against the New York Giants at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Takk McKinley Back With Browns After Extended Absence

UCLA defensive end Takkarist Mckinley answers questions from members of the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on March 4, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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ESPN's "Quarterback Council" Latest To Diss Baker Mayfield

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Should The Browns Have Trade Interest In Ryan Santoso?

New York Giants kicker Ryan Santoso (2) converts on an extra point out of the hold of New York Giants punter Riley Dixon (9) during the first quarter of the National Football League preseason game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on August 22, 2021, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Players Who Stood Out In Browns, Giants Preseason Game

Linebacker Oshane Ximines #53 of the New York Giants misses the tackle on running back D'Ernest Johnson #30 of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Players Welcome Back Former Coach Freddie Kitchens

Senior offensive assistant Freddie Kitchens directs a drill during a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs Giants Preseason Game

David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns drops a pass during a joint practice with the New York Giants on August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Bring Back Willie Harvey To Fill Linebacker Room

Linebacker Willie Harvey #56 of the Cleveland Browns works out during training camp at the Browns training facility on August 29, 2020 in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Lose Jacob Phillips To Biceps Tendon Tear

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) participates in drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 29, 2020, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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ESPN's Mike Greenberg Praises Baker Mayfield

ESPN Radio host Mike Greenberg interviews on radio row during Super Bowl XLVIII at the Sheraton Times Square in New York, NY. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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PFF Ranks Greg Newsome Among 'Disappointing' Week 1 Rookies

Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a catch whole defended by Cleveland Browns Cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) during the preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 14, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Giants GM Gettleman Says He Is "Happy" With OBJ Trade

General Manager Dave Gettleman of the New York Giants during the pregame against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Former Browns Great Dick Schafrath Dies At 84

Clevelans Browns Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Cleveland Browns Announce Roster Cutting Moves

Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Browns Who Increased Their Stock in Jaguars Preseason Game

Andy Janovich #31 of the Cleveland Browns is brought down by Dakota Allen #53 and Jarrod Wilson #25 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half during a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on August 14, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Browns Players Who Stood Out In The Preseason Jaguars Game

C.J. Henderson #23 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to tackle John Kelly #49 of the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter during a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on August 14, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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PFF Ranks Cleveland Browns Offense Among NFL's Elite

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass against the defense of the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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What Josh Allen's New Contract Means For Baker Mayfield

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Sign Running Back Corey Taylor II After Tryout

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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Bart Scott: Browns Don't Believe In Baker Mayfield

Bart Scott #57 of the New York Jets stands on the sidelines during a preseason game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on August 30, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Jadeveon Clowney Dominating The Browns Offensive Line In Camp

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the second day of Cleveland Browns Training Camp on July 29, 2021 in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Joe Banner Takes Shot At Cleveland Browns Fans

In this 2010 photo provided by the NFL, Joe Banner of the Philadelphia Eagles poses for an NFL headshot on Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Analyst Proposes Linebacker Trade For The Browns

A general view of FirstEnergy Stadium before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 03, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Alice Cooper Teams With Baker Mayfield In Progressive Commercial

Alice Cooper performs during Fire Fight Australia at ANZ Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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2 Bold Trades The Browns Could Make After Training Camp

The Cleveland Browns offensive line faces off agains the defensive line during training camp at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Reasons Baker Mayfield Is Poised For A Big 2021 Season

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Nick Chubb Led All NFL Rushers In 'Gash Rate' In 2020

Nick Chubb Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns safety John Johnson III (43) participates in drills at the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 3, 2021, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio.
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John Johnson Says Browns Have "Vindictive Vibe" Heading Into KC

  When Andrew Berry signed safety John Johnson as a free agent, there was little doubt h... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Bring TE Kyle Markway Back With Waiver Claim

  Andrew Berry claimed tight end Kyle Markway off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams toda... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cornerback Greg Newsome II #20 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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Video Shows Greg Newsome 'Rag Doll' Receiver In Block Attempt

  Andrew Berry spent his first-round draft pick on Greg Newsome II out of Northwestern.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones #11 of the Cleveland Browns makes a catch during the second quarter against the New York Giants at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Have Tough Decisions To Make At Wide Receiver

  When the Cleveland Browns re-signed Rashard Higgins, it was easy to assume their wide... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
UCLA defensive end Takkarist Mckinley answers questions from members of the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on March 4, 2017 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.
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Takk McKinley Back With Browns After Extended Absence

  Takk McKinley's absence brought a lot of questions and speculation back in late July.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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ESPN's "Quarterback Council" Latest To Diss Baker Mayfield

  ESPN just published the results of their 2021 Quarterback Council rating of NFL quarte... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
New York Giants kicker Ryan Santoso (2) converts on an extra point out of the hold of New York Giants punter Riley Dixon (9) during the first quarter of the National Football League preseason game between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns on August 22, 2021, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH.
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Should The Browns Have Trade Interest In Ryan Santoso?

  Andrew Berry spent considerable time beefing up the Cleveland Browns roster in the off... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Linebacker Oshane Ximines #53 of the New York Giants misses the tackle on running back D'Ernest Johnson #30 of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Players Who Stood Out In Browns, Giants Preseason Game

  The New York Giants and Cleveland Browns butted heads for a couple of practices last w... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Senior offensive assistant Freddie Kitchens directs a drill during a joint practice with the Cleveland Browns on August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio.
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Browns Players Welcome Back Former Coach Freddie Kitchens

  Freddie Kitchens might never be very popular among Cleveland Browns fans. But judgi... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns drops a pass during a joint practice with the New York Giants on August 19, 2021 in Berea, Ohio.
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3 Bold Predictions For Browns Vs Giants Preseason Game

  The Cleveland Browns welcomed the New York Giants for joint practice sessions this wee... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Linebacker Willie Harvey #56 of the Cleveland Browns works out during training camp at the Browns training facility on August 29, 2020 in Berea, Ohio.
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Browns Bring Back Willie Harvey To Fill Linebacker Room

  Andrew Berry reached out to a familiar face to help fill the linebacker's room. For... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) participates in drills during the Cleveland Browns Training Camp on August 29, 2020, at the at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility in Berea, Ohio.
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Browns Lose Jacob Phillips To Biceps Tendon Tear

  Second-year linebacker Jacob Phillips was expected to play an important role for the C... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
ESPN Radio host Mike Greenberg interviews on radio row during Super Bowl XLVIII at the Sheraton Times Square in New York, NY.
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ESPN's Mike Greenberg Praises Baker Mayfield

  Anybody who frequents social media knows there are two types of people in the world. Th... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Jacksonville Jaguars Wide Receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a catch whole defended by Cleveland Browns Cornerback Greg Newsome II (20) during the preseason game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 14, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl.
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PFF Ranks Greg Newsome Among 'Disappointing' Week 1 Rookies

  Pro Football Focus is getting ready for the regular season by grading the preseason ga... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
General Manager Dave Gettleman of the New York Giants during the pregame against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Giants GM Gettleman Says He Is "Happy" With OBJ Trade

  General manager Dave Gettleman of the New York Giants held his annual presser this wee... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Former Browns Great Dick Schafrath Dies At 84

  Dick Schafrath, a 6-time Pro Bowler and member of the 1964 Cleveland Browns champions, die... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns helmets hang in the Browns locker room at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Cleveland Browns Announce Roster Cutting Moves

  Injuries played a role in bringing the Cleveland Browns roster to the new limit of 85 this... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Andy Janovich #31 of the Cleveland Browns is brought down by Dakota Allen #53 and Jarrod Wilson #25 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half during a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on August 14, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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3 Browns Who Increased Their Stock in Jaguars Preseason Game

  Fans didn't get to see much of the Cleveland Browns projected starters in Saturday's p... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
C.J. Henderson #23 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to tackle John Kelly #49 of the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter during a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on August 14, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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3 Browns Players Who Stood Out In The Preseason Jaguars Game

  They certainly didn't look very much like the team we remember from January. But th... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass against the defense of the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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PFF Ranks Cleveland Browns Offense Among NFL's Elite

  Back in the Spring, Pro Football Focus ranked the NFL's best individual players and pl... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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What Josh Allen's New Contract Means For Baker Mayfield

  Josh Allen became the first quarterback from the 2018 NFL Draft class to sign an exten... 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 Sign Running Back Corey Taylor II After Tryout

  Five free agent players came to Berea for tryouts with the Cleveland Browns Thursday.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Bart Scott #57 of the New York Jets stands on the sidelines during a preseason game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on August 30, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Bart Scott: Browns Don't Believe In Baker Mayfield

  Kevin Stefanski has the Cleveland Browns running on all cylinders in training camp thi... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the second day of Cleveland Browns Training Camp on July 29, 2021 in Berea, Ohio.
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Jadeveon Clowney Dominating The Browns Offensive Line In Camp

  Baker Mayfield would do well to keep his red non-contact jersey on wherever he goes th... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
In this 2010 photo provided by the NFL, Joe Banner of the Philadelphia Eagles poses for an NFL headshot on Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Joe Banner Takes Shot At Cleveland Browns Fans

  Speculation over which deserving Cleveland Browns player would be extended first ended... Pat Opperman • 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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Analyst Proposes Linebacker Trade For The Browns

  NFL training camps captured the attention of fans around the country this week. But... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Alice Cooper performs during Fire Fight Australia at ANZ Stadium on February 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.
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Alice Cooper Teams With Baker Mayfield In Progressive Commercial

  Baker Mayfield spent a lot of time visiting his Cleveland Browns teammates this offsea... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
The Cleveland Browns offensive line faces off agains the defensive line during training camp at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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2 Bold Trades The Browns Could Make After Training Camp

  Training camp is fast approaching for the Cleveland Browns and the rest of the NFL.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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3 Reasons Baker Mayfield Is Poised For A Big 2021 Season

  Baker Mayfield continues to be a topic of debate for fans and critics of the Cleveland... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Nick Chubb
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Nick Chubb Led All NFL Rushers In 'Gash Rate' In 2020

  NFL fantasy football fans look at many things differently than NFL purists. Few fan... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago


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