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    Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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    Deshaun Watson Made Call on Shoulder Ahead of Ravens Game

    By Pete Smith
    Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) reacts in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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    Layers of Browns Offensive Frustration

    By Pete Smith
    Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns Bye Week To-Do List on Offense

    By Pete Smith
    Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass as Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) rushes during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns Myles Garrett on Availability for Next Game: "I'll Be Ready"

    By Pete Smith
    Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (24) grabs the jersey of Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (17) during the first half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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    Ravens Trample Browns: What Do They Go From Here?

    By Pete Smith
    Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett under center Ethan Pocic during the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland. Brownssteelers 35
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    Browns Center Ethan Pocic Goes to Locker Room

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) leaves the field after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-22 at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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    Deshaun Watson Out Against Ravens, Dorian Thompson-Robinson to Start

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 24, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) and linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (5) celebrate after the Browns beat the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns David Njoku, Status Unknown, Arrives in Mask

    By Pete Smith
    Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski works the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. Stefanski1031
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    Kevin Stefanski on Chances Deshaun Watson Plays Against Ravens: "I'm Hopeful."

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 24, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs through the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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    Jerome Ford an X-Factor Against Ravens?

    By Pete Smith
    Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is brought down by Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (right) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Browns 14
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    Can the Ravens Protect Lamar Jackson from Browns Pass Rush?

    By Pete Smith
    Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) pulls in a catch for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter in Cleveland, Ohio, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023.
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    Amari Cooper Provides Insight Into Browns Offensive Adjustments

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 24, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) reacts when a fourth down play is reviewed on the jumbotron during overt time against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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    Despite Familiarity and Three Games, Ravens a Wildcard

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 24, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) and safety Grant Delpit (22) and linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) celebrate after sacking Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (not pictured) during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns Look Good in Power Rankings Ahead of Week 4

    By Pete Smith
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    Issues for Browns to Improve on Offense

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 24, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright (91) sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns Get Big Contributions from DLine Depth Against Titans

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 24, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) and defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrate against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns Defense Among Best in League, Where it can Improve

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 24, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, United States; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs (9) scrambles past Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson (6) at State Farm Stadium.
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    Former Browns QB, Coach Get First Win in the Desert

    By Pete Smith
    Despite Some Ugly Plays, Deshaun Watson Delivers Efficient Performance in Browns Win Over Titans
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    Despite Ugly Moments, Deshaun Watson Delivers Efficient Performance in Browns Win Over Titans

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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    Report: Browns Nick Chubb May Have Only Torn MCL

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) hits Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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    Grant Delpit on the Secret of Browns Defensive Success: "Pass Rush"

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 17, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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    Expect Browns to Continue Employing 50 Fronts Against Titans

    By Pete Smith
    Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox (56) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.
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    Can Titans Protect Ryan Tannehill from Browns Pass Rush?

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second quarter against at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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    Deshaun Watson, Browns Only Choice is to Move Forward

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) runs the ball against Cleveland Browns cornerback Mike Ford (rear) and linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 26-22. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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    Two Plays Stand Out in Otherwise Strong Showing from Browns Defense

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) leaves the field after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-22 at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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    Deshaun Watson After Steelers Loss: "You Put it On Me"

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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    Losing to Steelers is Bad, Losing Nick Chubb is Worse, but Browns Don't have a QB

    By Pete Smith
    Cleveland Browns running back suffered a gruesome injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers and early report reports from Jordan Schultz confirm what most would suspect.
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    Early Report on extent of Nick Chubb Injury

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 18, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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    Nick Chubb Suffers Gruesome Knee Injury Against Steelers

    By Pete Smith
    Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane (41) on a seven yard gain during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns David Njoku a Matchup Problem for Steelers

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs with the ball during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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    Rough Start Shouldn't Dissuade Browns from Utilizing Jerome Ford

    By Pete Smith
    Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is pressured by Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers T.J. Watt (90) and Alex Highsmith (56) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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    Steelers Decisive Advantage, How Browns Fight Back

    By Pete Smith
    Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) releases the ball as he is hit by Cleveland Browns dfensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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    Can the Steelers Protect Kenny Pickett from Browns Pass Rush?

    By Pete Smith
    Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) fires up the crowd after the Cincinnati Bengals committed a false start in the second quarter of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland.
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    Losing to Steelers Would be Major Let Down

    By Pete Smith
    Jan 1, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
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    Steelers Diontae Johnson Expected to Miss Browns Game

    By Pete Smith
    Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) and safety Grant Delpit (22) celebrate a stop in the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium in downtown Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. The Browns led 10-0 at halftime.
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    Week 1 Takeaways from Browns Defense: Grant Delpit Dominated

    By Pete Smith
    Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Zach Carter (95) stumbles as he chases Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) out of the pocket in the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium in downtown Cleveland on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. The Browns led 10-0 at halftime.
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    Positive Signs in Deshaun Watson's Difficult Game Against Bengals

    By Pete Smith
    Oct 16, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (71) walks off the field after the Browns lost to New England Patriots at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns Jedrick Wills had X-Rays after Win Over Bengals

    By Pete Smith
    Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) nearly intercept a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) in the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cincinnati.
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    Browns, Elves Shut Down Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals

    By Pete Smith
    Sep 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) and defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo (54) during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
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    First Half Notes: Browns and Bengals in Rainy, Defensive Slug Fest

    By Pete Smith
    Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Khalid Kareem (90), defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) and defensive tackle D.J. Reader (98) against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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    Winner of Browns-Bengals Likely Determined at Line of Scrimmage

    By Pete Smith
    Dec 1, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) takes the field before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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    Denzel Ward Clears Protocol, Will Start Against Bengals

    By Pete Smith
    Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) protects the ball in the pocket under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) in the second quarter of the NFL Week 14 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Bengals led 13-3 at halftime. Cleveland Browns At Cincinnati Bengals Week 14
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    Can Bengals Protect Joe Burrow from Browns Defensive Line?

    By Pete Smith
    Dec 11, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) makes the catch during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
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    Donovan Peoples-Jones Starts Contract Year Against Opponent He's Enjoyed the Most Success

    By Pete Smith
    Aug 26, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws a pass to wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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    3 Reasons Browns Improve Record by 3 Wins

    By Pete Smith
    Jan 29, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) celebrates against the Cincinnati Bengals after a play during the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns Targeting Chiefs DT Chris Jones?

    By Pete Smith
    Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright (94) recovers a fumble by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns DE Alex Wright Returns to Practice

    By Pete Smith
    Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns punter Corey Bojorquez (13) holds the ball as place kicker Cade York (3) kicks a field goal during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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    Former Browns Kicker Cade York Signing with Titans Practice Squad

    By Pete Smith
    Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (90) sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns Re-Signing Michael Dunn, Maurice Hurst

    By Pete Smith
    Aug 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (19) before a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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    Browns WR Marquise Goodwin Activated from NFI-List, Will Begin Practicing

    By Pete Smith
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