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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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Marvin Wilson Will Be A Name To Watch In Training Camp

Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Marvin Wilson (21) and Florida State Seminoles defensive end Janarius Robinson (11) line up for a play during the game between the Boise State Broncos and the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday, August 31st, 2019. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Researchers Set Higher Bar For Browns' All-Time Sack Record

Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Madden NFL 22 Sells The Dawg Pound Short With Newest Innovation

Members of the Cleveland Browns end zone Dawg Pound during the Dallas Cowboys 28-10 win over the Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Benefits Of Paying Baker Mayfield Now Versus Waiting

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Is Baker Mayfield A System QB And Why Do We Care?

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass in the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on November 29, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Buy Or Sell: Browns Go Undefeated At Home In 2021

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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How The Browns Should Handle Baker Mayfield's Contract Talks

Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens in the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 14, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Ways Odell Beckham Jr. Makes The Browns Offense Dynamic

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns walks on the sidelines with the name of Breonna Taylor on his helmet during the second half against the Washington Football Team at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Washington Football Team 34-20. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Projecting Wyatt Teller's Contract Extension With The Browns

Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) warms up prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens on September 29, 2019, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Kareem Hunt Expects Browns To Have A Pair Of 1,000-Yard Rushers

Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Buy Or Sell: Browns Will Beat Steelers Twice In 2021

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the first half of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on January 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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John Johnson Ranked At #41 In PFF's Top 50 Players Entering 2021

John Johnson III #43 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts in the first half during Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Reasons Browns Offensive Line Can Be Even Better In 2021

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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3 Unexpected Changes The Browns Could Make After A Slow Start In 2021

SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 07: Cleveland Browns players enter the field from the tunnel during the NFL regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Myles Garrett Lands At #25 On PFF's 50 Best Players List

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 25th 2018, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Was Malik Jackson Really An Upgrade Over Sheldon Richardson?

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) looks on during the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles on September 27, 2020 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Should DC Joe Woods Be On The Hot Seat In 2021?

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on October 25, 2020, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Under The Radar Players The Browns Cannot Afford To Lose To Injury

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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Ranking The Browns Free Agent Signings By Impact In 2021

John Johnson III #43 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts in the first half during Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Do The Browns Have The Scariest Pass Rush In The NFL?

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns pumps up the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Reasons Why Odell Beckham Jr Can Return To Pro Bowl Form In 2021

Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 17, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Baker Mayfield Is The Most Popular Bet For 2021 MVP

Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass during the fourth quarter of 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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Odell Beckham Jr. Looks Ready For Football After Softball Weekend

Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns wears a shirt reading "Be The Solution" prior to playing against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Are Expectations Too High For the Browns In 2021?

JANUARY 17: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns and defensive end Myles Garrett #95 warm 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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3 Things Browns DC Joe Woods Must Do Better In 2021

Running back Darrel Williams #31 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the football against the defense of the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Bold Predictions For CB Denzel Ward In 2021

Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles is brought down by Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Devin Bush Says He Can Cover Jarvis Landry "100%"

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) reacts to a call during the NFL football game between Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 1, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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3 Shocking Roster Cuts The Browns Could Make In 2021

Quarterback Case Keenum #5 of the Cleveland Browns runs a play during training camp at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Browns Season Ticket Waiting List Hits 10,000 Mark

A Cleveland Browns fan cheers during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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PFF Unimpressed With Cleveland Browns Linebackers

Giovani Bernard #25 of the Cincinnati Bengals is tackled by Malcolm Smith #56 of the Cleveland Browns after a pass reception in the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 17, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Cincinnati 35-30. Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Marvin Wilson (21) and Florida State Seminoles defensive end Janarius Robinson (11) line up for a play during the game between the Boise State Broncos and the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida on Saturday, August 31st, 2019.
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Marvin Wilson Will Be A Name To Watch In Training Camp

  Marvin Wilson's NFL Draft Day didn't go quite as he expected. But sometimes disappo... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
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Researchers Set Higher Bar For Browns' All-Time Sack Record

  Myles Garrett has his sights set on the Cleveland Browns single-season sack record.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Members of the Cleveland Browns end zone Dawg Pound during the Dallas Cowboys 28-10 win over the Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Madden NFL 22 Sells The Dawg Pound Short With Newest Innovation

  Legendary NFL head coach, John Madden, lent his name to a new electronic football game bac... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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3 Benefits Of Paying Baker Mayfield Now Versus Waiting

  Baker Mayfield famously predicted he could turn the 1-31 Cleveland Browns around. A... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass in the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on November 29, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Is Baker Mayfield A System QB And Why Do We Care?

  Does any Cleveland Browns fan really want to see Case Keenum play quarterback this sea... 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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Buy Or Sell: Browns Go Undefeated At Home In 2021

  Few fan bases have suffered quite as much as the Cleveland Browns' Dawg Pound. Week... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens in the game at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 14, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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How The Browns Should Handle Baker Mayfield's Contract Talks

  Did you hear the latest on Baker Mayfield's contract extension with the Cleveland Brow... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns walks on the sidelines with the name of Breonna Taylor on his helmet during the second half against the Washington Football Team at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 27, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Washington Football Team 34-20.
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3 Ways Odell Beckham Jr. Makes The Browns Offense Dynamic

  Reports from Baker Mayfield's Texas practice and the Cleveland Browns minicamp were ov... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) 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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Projecting Wyatt Teller's Contract Extension With The Browns

  Wyatt Teller picked an excellent time to pick up his game. Right guard was a big qu... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Kareem Hunt Expects Browns To Have A Pair Of 1,000-Yard Rushers

  Kevin Stefanski's offense was progressively better in 2020, earning kudos from around... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass during the first half of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on January 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Buy Or Sell: Browns Will Beat Steelers Twice In 2021

  Everybody knows Ben Roethlisberger is washed up and he has no offensive line to protec... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
John Johnson III #43 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts in the first half during Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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John Johnson Ranked At #41 In PFF's Top 50 Players Entering 2021

  Pro Football Focus is releasing its "Top 50 Players In the NFL Right Now" list. And... 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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3 Reasons Browns Offensive Line Can Be Even Better In 2021

  Football games are won in the trenches, unless you ask a wide receiver or safety. B... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
SANTA CLARA, CA - OCTOBER 07: Cleveland Browns players enter the field from the tunnel during the NFL regular season football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
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3 Unexpected Changes The Browns Could Make After A Slow Start In 2021

  What a great time to be a Cleveland Browns fan! Everybody is talking so highly of o... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 25th 2018, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, OH.
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Myles Garrett Lands At #25 On PFF's 50 Best Players List

  Pro Football Focus continued with its "50 Best Players in the NFL Right Now" Wednesday... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson (97) looks on during the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles on September 27, 2020 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.
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Was Malik Jackson Really An Upgrade Over Sheldon Richardson?

  Sheldon Richardson returned to the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal. There are... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline 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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Should DC Joe Woods Be On The Hot Seat In 2021?

  Kevin Stefanski said something this week eerily similar to many former Cleveland Brown... 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 Under The Radar Players The Browns Cannot Afford To Lose To Injury

  Injuries almost derailed the Cleveland Browns in 2020. Joe Woods found himself re-s... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
John Johnson III #43 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts in the first half during Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Ranking The Browns Free Agent Signings By Impact In 2021

  For the second consecutive year, the Cleveland Browns earned plaudits for their free-a... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns pumps up the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Do The Browns Have The Scariest Pass Rush In The NFL?

  Andrew Berry's rebuild of the Cleveland Browns secondary might dominate the narrative.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 17, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Reasons Why Odell Beckham Jr Can Return To Pro Bowl Form In 2021

  Odell Beckham Jr has had a rough go of things since coming to the Cleveland Browns.... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns drops back to pass during the fourth quarter of 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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Baker Mayfield Is The Most Popular Bet For 2021 MVP

  There are a lot of new faces in the Cleveland Browns locker room for this week's minic... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns wears a shirt reading "Be The Solution" prior to playing against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Odell Beckham Jr. Looks Ready For Football After Softball Weekend

  Odell Beckham Jr and a whole bunch of his Cleveland Browns teammates played softball t... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
JANUARY 17: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns and defensive end Myles Garrett #95 warm 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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Are Expectations Too High For the Browns In 2021?

  By all accounts, the 2021 Cleveland Browns will be better than their 2020 playoff team... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Running back Darrel Williams #31 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the football against the defense of the Cleveland Browns at Arrowhead Stadium on January 17, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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3 Things Browns DC Joe Woods Must Do Better In 2021

  Andrew Berry is the first to admit the Cleveland Browns' defensive roster was not opti... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles is brought down by Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Bold Predictions For CB Denzel Ward In 2021

  Just in case you're wondering, Denzel Ward will start at cornerback for the Cleveland... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) reacts to a call during the NFL football game between Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 1, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Devin Bush Says He Can Cover Jarvis Landry "100%"

  Their fans are still waiting for the Cleveland Browns' offseason mini-camp to kick off... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Quarterback Case Keenum #5 of the Cleveland Browns runs a play during training camp at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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3 Shocking Roster Cuts The Browns Could Make In 2021

  By all accounts, Andrew Berry did a fine job building the 2021 Cleveland Browns roster... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
A Cleveland Browns fan cheers during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Season Ticket Waiting List Hits 10,000 Mark

  It wasn't too long ago when copping a ticket to a Cleveland Browns home game was prett... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago
Giovani Bernard #25 of the Cincinnati Bengals is tackled by Malcolm Smith #56 of the Cleveland Browns after a pass reception in the fourth quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 17, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland defeated Cincinnati 35-30.
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PFF Unimpressed With Cleveland Browns Linebackers

  Cleveland received lots of kudos and positive feedback regarding its roster this offse... Pat Opperman • 4 years ago


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