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Browns' draft still affected by Deshaun Watson trade. Team without first-round pick for 3rd year

Apr. 18, 2024 14:02 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The NFL draft used to be a major event in Cleveland, viewed as a springtime Super Bowl for a team that's never been to one. There was a buzz. It's gone. The team's franchise-shifting trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson two years ago has once again...

Browns pleased with QB Deshaun Watson's progress after shoulder surgery

Apr. 18, 2024 12:57 PM EDT

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — While Deshaun Watson's rehab from right shoulder surgery is on a conservative track, the Cleveland Browns are expecting the quarterback to be ready for their season opener. “We feel really good about it,” general manager Andrew Berry said Thursday at his...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson throwing full speed after shoulder surgery. Timetable for return unknown

Apr. 16, 2024 18:36 PM EDT

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson is pleased with the velocity on his passes. At least there's one aspect of his recovery from shoulder surgery with some speed. The Browns quarterback said Tuesday that he's following a conservative rehab plan set up by his doctor and the team's...

Guardians ace Shane Bieber to have season-ending Tommy John surgery after solid start in 2024

Apr. 06, 2024 14:17 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched until the pain stopped him. Cleveland's ace will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, a major blow to the Guardians and the 2020 Cy Young winner, who had looked like his dominant self in two strong recent starts. Bieber...

Browns sign newly acquired receiver Jerry Jeudy to 3-year contract extension through 2027 season

Mar. 19, 2024 16:46 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jerry Jeudy is already going deep for the Browns. The speedy wide receiver, acquired last week in a trade with Denver, signed a three-year contract extension with Cleveland on Tuesday. Jeudy's new deal — he was entering his final year under contract — runs...

Browns to sign Tyler Huntley, former Ravens QB gives more depth behind Deshaun Watson

Mar. 17, 2024 16:13 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are taking the tough lessons they learned last season about quarterbacks to heart. Cleveland agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Baltimore Ravens QB Tyler Huntley on Sunday, adding another veteran to give them more depth and protection...

Vikings acquire extra 1st-round pick at No. 23 from Texans in trade for pair of 2nd-rounders

Mar. 15, 2024 11:35 AM EDT

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings acquired Houston's first-round pick in a pre- draft trade Friday, giving them the 11th and 23rd overall selections as potential capital toward their next franchise quarterback. The Vikings sent their second-round pick and one of their...

Joe Flacco is heading to the Colts on a 1-year, $4.5 million deal, AP source says

Mar. 13, 2024 20:50 PM EDT

Joe Flacco is heading to the Indianapolis Colts after helping the Cleveland Browns reach the playoffs and winning the AP Comeback Player of the Year Award. Flacco and the Colts agreed on a one-year deal for $4.5 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated...

Browns are adding Jameis Winston to back up Deshaun Watson, AP source says

Mar. 12, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

Deshaun Watson has a new backup in Cleveland. The Browns agreed Tuesday to a one-year deal with Jameis Winston that's worth up to $8.7 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity...

Broncos are sending receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Browns for two draft picks, AP sources say

Mar. 09, 2024 16:17 PM EST

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have agreed to send wide receiver and former first-round pick Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns for a pair of 2024 draft picks, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Saturday. The people, who spoke to the AP...