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Browns seek extensions for coach Stefanski, GM Berry

Finally, after cycling through a dozen head coaches over the years, and almost as many general managers, the Browns have found the duo they’ve longed for in Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry. During NFL owners meetings in Florida this week, Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam confirmed they were on the verge of signing both […]

Cleveland Browns stand pat in 2024 free agency

BEREA, Ohio — The debate that raged around the Cleveland Browns all last week said it all. Why did the Browns snub fan favorite Joe Flacco — who hopped off the couch mid-season to propel Cleveland all the way to the playoffs — in favor of signing Jameis Winston? While worthy of scrutiny, that the […]

Jaylon Johnson confident Bears will stay together regardless of Justin Fields outcome

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Two weeks ago at the NFL scouting combine, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles stressed the importance of having the right “infrastructure” in place to guide the development of a young quarterback. Poles said he believes the Bears have made progress in creating an environment for success should the team use […]

Vaunted Browns defense faces stiffer challenge in 2024

The resurgent unit under coordinator Jim Schwartz ranked No. 1 in efficiency, defensive EPA (expected points allowed) and three-and-outs forced. Myles Garrett earned his first Defensive Player of the Year Award, while cornerback Denzel Ward and linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah were named to the Pro Bowl. Behind its vaunted defense, the Browns won 11 games and […]

Bears face several key moves before draft

More Teams. More Games. Stephen A. Smith says the Bears should stay committed to developing Justin Fields with Matt Eberflus as coach. (2:19) CHICAGO — The biggest decision of the NFL offseason looms over the Chicago Bears, who own the No. 1 overall pick in April’s draft. Commit to quarterback Justin Fields for 2024 or […]

From Pro Bowl Games to the Olympics, flag football enticing NFL players

More Teams. More Games. Steelers safety Miles Killebrew wins the high stakes challenge as he catches a punt while holding five footballs. (0:28) ORLANDO, Fla. — As the world’s greatest collection of tackle football players gathered in the Florida sunshine, you might expect their pursuit of a Lombardi Trophy to be top of mind. But […]

Former Ravens LB Zachary Orr promoted by team to DC job

More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and crew react to the Ravens promoting Zach Orr to be their new defensive coordinator. (0:47) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens promoted inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr to defensive coordinator Thursday, elevating one of their former star defenders and making history as a result. Orr is the […]

Six Pro Bowl stars share the meaning of that initial invitation

More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and crew react to some notable exclusions from the NFL’s Pro Bowl rosters. (2:24) As Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat entered the conference room at Halas Hall, he seemed to know something was up. Sweat was smirking as he sat next to general manager Ryan Poles at the […]

Cleveland Browns’ continued rise hinges on Deshaun Watson

It had been nearly two years since the Browns had sent Houston three first-round draft picks for quarterback Deshaun Watson. As part of the blockbuster trade, Haslam then gave Watson a five-year contract extension worth an NFL record $230 million fully guaranteed. The Texans were rebuilding. Cleveland was pushing its chips in to make a […]

Cleveland Browns’ defense falls flat vs. Houston Texans

More Teams. More Games. Christian Harris and Steven Nelson each pick off Joe Flacco and take it all the way for Texans touchdowns and a 38-14 lead. (1:00) HOUSTON — Cleveland Browns defenders, who all year had embraced coordinator Jim Schwartz’s mantra of playing with “effort, swag and badassery,” sat mostly silent in the visitors […]

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