Cleveland Browns

Browns’ Deshaun Watson to have season-ending shoulder surgery, Dorian Thompson-Robinson to start Sunday

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Browns’ Deshaun Watson to have season-ending shoulder surgery, Dorian Thompson-Robinson to start Sunday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will have season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder, the team announced Wednesday. Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach Kevin Stefanski said. Here’s what you need to know: Watson suffered the injury in Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens. After the game, he told the medical staff … Read more

NFL Week 7 takeaways: Ravens look like real contenders; what’s going on with the Bills?

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NFL Week 7 takeaways: Ravens look like real contenders; what’s going on with the Bills?

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Each Sunday, three of The Athletic’s NFL writers react to the biggest news, plays and performances from the day’s games. The Baltimore Ravens (5-2) turned in the most impressive win of the day (so far) and looked ready to … Read more

NFL Week 6 storylines to watch: Brock Purdy vs. Browns’ defense; Lions-Bucs QB battle

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NFL Week 6 storylines to watch: Brock Purdy vs. Browns’ defense; Lions-Bucs QB battle

NFL Week 6 is upon us and kicks off with another international contest, as the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans face off in London. From there, another 14 games will unfold Sunday and Monday. The slate features a little bit of everything: Teams desperate for wins, like the Bears and Minnesota Vikings, who meet in … Read more

NFL Week 5 takeaways: Patriots, Mac Jones unravel again; Eagles stay perfect with imperfect win

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NFL Week 5 takeaways: Patriots, Mac Jones unravel again; Eagles stay perfect with imperfect win

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Each Sunday, three of The Athletic’s NFL writers react to the biggest news, plays and performances from the day’s games. A week after the New England Patriots suffered the worst loss of Bill Belichick’s head-coaching career against the Cowboys … Read more

NFL Week 4 takeaways: Bills deflate Dolphins; Bears collapse; what’s the 49ers’ weakness?

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NFL Week 4 takeaways: Bills deflate Dolphins; Bears collapse; what’s the 49ers’ weakness?

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Each Sunday, three of The Athletic’s NFL writers react to the biggest news, plays and performances from the day’s games. Sunday was a showcase of two AFC East heavyweights as the Buffalo Bills established that they’re the division’s top … Read more

Jones: Deshaun Watson isn’t the QB he once was, but he can still help Browns

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Jones: Deshaun Watson isn’t the QB he once was, but he can still help Browns

Helped off the grass late Monday night at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium, Deshaun Watson looked dazed and confused. Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith had just plastered him, knocking both the ball and the Cleveland Browns’ second victory of the season from his grasp. As the Steelers and their 65,000-plus fans celebrated T.J. Watt’s 16-yard fumble return for … Read more

Zech McPhearson to miss 2023 season after suffering torn Achilles

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Zech McPhearson to miss 2023 season after suffering torn Achilles

Zech McPhearson has embraced a position switch and was having a solid training camp, but his 2023 season is over after suffering a torn Achilles against the Browns on Thursday night according to Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports. Buy Eagles Tickets MRI confirms #Eagles CB Zech McPhearson suffered a torn Achilles vs. Browns, per source. … Read more

Browns defeat Jets in Hall of Fame Game: Biggest takeaways from NFL’s first preseason matchup

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Browns defeat Jets in Hall of Fame Game: Biggest takeaways from NFL’s first preseason matchup

The Cleveland Browns opened the NFL preseason with a 21-16 win over the New York Jets on Thursday in Canton, Ohio. Here’s what you need to know: The game largely didn’t feature expected regular-season starters for either team, with new Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Browns QB Deshaun Watson on the sidelines. Instead, backup Zach … Read more