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  • Akron Beacon Journal
  • Chillicothe Gazette
  • The News-Messenger
  • CantonRep.com
  • Enquirer
  • The Columbus Dispatch
  • IndeOnline.com

Past articles by Chris:

Fast defensive linemen, versatile safeties among Browns-centric takeaways from NFL Combine

The Browns went to the NFL Combine with areas they were looking to find some players. What they saw were fast defensive linemen, versatile safeties. → Read More

Cleveland Browns to release safety John Johnson III on March 15, barring trade

The Browns intend on releasing safety John Johnson III when the league year opens on March 15, barring a trade. → Read More

Cleveland Browns make multiple changes to coaching staff official prior to NFL Combine

The Browns announced multiple changes and additions to their coaching staff on Monday afternoon. → Read More

Cleveland Browns to hire Bubba Ventrone as special teams coordinator, assistant head coach

The Cleveland Browns are hiring Bubba Ventrone to replace Mike Priefer as their special teams coordinator. → Read More

Browns interview Bubba Ventrone, Anthony Blevins, Leon Washington for special teams post

The Cleveland Browns conducted three interviews Wednesday for their vacant special teams coordinator position. → Read More

Browns interview Bubba Ventrone, Anthony Blevins, Leon Washington for special teams post

The Cleveland Browns conducted three interviews Wednesday for their vacant special teams coordinator position. → Read More

Grading the Cleveland Browns' 2020 draft class: Three years in and still lots of questions

Andrew Berry's first draft was a unique one in terms of the environment in which it occurred. Three years later, it's time to see how the class looks. → Read More

Grading the Browns' 2022 offseason moves: 'A' for Amari Cooper, waiting on Deshaun Watson

As the Browns embark on the 2023 offseason, it's time to look back on the moves the team made the last offseason and hand out some grades. → Read More

'All starts with trust': Jim Schwartz banking on innate ability to communicate with Browns

One of Jim Schwartz's best skills is his ability to communicate with his players, a trait he's bringing to the Browns defensive coordinator position. → Read More

Browns bracing for 'a lot of new faces' in 2023 after season-ending loss to Steelers

The Browns figure to look a lot different when they start training camp than what they looked like when they left Pittsburgh after Sunday's loss. → Read More

Jadeveon Clowney won't travel to Pittsburgh, ruled out of Browns' finale against Steelers

The Browns officially ruled defensive end Jadeveon Clowney out of Sunday's finale at Pittsburgh, a day after he was sent home from the facility. → Read More

Browns RG Wyatt Teller on Buffalo, Damar Hamlin and a 'special relationship' with football

Wyatt Teller spent a year in Buffalo before being dealt to the Browns. He's seen the community that again dealt with tragedy in Damar Hamlin's injury. → Read More

Right tackle Jack Conklin ruled out for Cleveland Browns' finale at Pittsburgh Steelers

An ankle injury will keep right tackle Jack Conklin out of the Browns' season finale at the Pittsburgh Steelers, meaning James Hudson III will start. → Read More

Cleveland Browns searching for 'happy medium' on offense with Deshaun Watson

The Browns have used the stretch run this season getting acclimated to quarterback Deshaun Watson. Now, the question is how the offense will evolve. → Read More

Jadeveon Clowney sent home from practice, status uncertain for Browns' finale vs. Steelers

Jadeveon Clowney was sent home from Browns practice on Friday after he made inflammatory remarks about the organization and his future. → Read More

'Plays are coming to me': Browns' Grant Delpit turning passes his way into interceptions

Browns safety Grant Delpit has had, at times, a much-maligned season. However, with three interceptions in the last two games, he's finishing strong. → Read More

Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones 'appreciates' trust Deshaun Watson showed after drop

Donovan Peoples-Jones had a drop late in the third quarter of the Browns' win over Washington. The next play, he caught a touchdown to key the win. → Read More

Deshaun Watson comes alive as Cleveland Browns top Washington Commanders

The weather was perfect for New Year's Day. It was also perfect for the Browns' offense to finally come alive with Deshaun Watson at quarterback. → Read More

Jadeveon Clowney back in the Cleveland Browns lineup against Washington Commanders

Jadeveon Clowney returned from concussion protocol on Sunday for Browns in Washington. → Read More

Cleveland Browns preparing for 'freak of nature' Chase Young, Commanders' defensive line

The Commanders boast four first-round draft picks on their defensive line. The Browns are aware of them all, especially with Chase Young back. → Read More