BAKER MAYFIELD

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury on his non-throwing side that affected his play and led to a disappointing season in Cleveland.

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The New York Giants have become one of the least successful organizations in sports the last 5 years and specifically under Joe Judge. New York Giants fan Charles Curtis goes off on why no one should anticipate things to change anytime soon.

Sports Seriously: Dan Wolken explains why the time is now for Georgia to win the national championship and why another loss to Alabama could sting for eternity.

The AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals won’t play quarterback Joe Burrow this week to make sure he is healthy for the first round of the playoffs.

Mayfield is the scapegoat, and rightly so, but another quarterback might not help Kevin Stefanski repair all that is wrong with Browns' broken offense

The Browns didn't want to imagine where they would be without Baker Mayfield. Unwisely addressing their fears, they have gone nowhere with him.

Ben Roethlisberger threw for 123 yards and a touchdown in likely his final start at Heinz Field as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Cleveland 26-14.

A longtime rivalry etches another chapter in its book on Monday Night Football as the Cleveland Browns head to the Steel City to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, with both teams fighting for their playoff lives. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Pittsburgh is sitting just ahead of the Browns in the conference, thanks to their tie against the Detroit Lions. Despite that, and their roller coaster of an offense, the Steelers are just a half-game behind the Miami Dolphins for the last playoff spot in the AFC. What: NFL Football (Week 17)Who: Cleveland Browns (7-8) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7-1)When: Monday, January 3Time: 8:00 p.m. ETWhere: Heinz Field (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN2Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

Every year, players in every NFL city fail to meet expectations.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a career-high four interceptions in his first game since returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list as the Browns’ fading playoff hopes took another hit with a 24-22 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.

Aaron Rodgers surpassed Brett Favre to become Green Bay’s all-time leader in touchdown passes and the Packers intercepted Baker Mayfield four times in a 24-22 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.

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Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield moved a step closer to playing against Aaron Rodgers on Christmas.

Both Saints veteran quarterbacks, Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian, Minnesota star running back Dalvin Cook and Cleveland center JC Tretter, the NFL Players Association president, tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

With a surge of COVID-19 cases threatening to disrupt the NFL season, the league discussed canceling three games last week for the first time since the pandemic began.

Daniel Carlson’s 48-yard field goal as time expired sent the Las Vegas Raiders to a 16-14 win over the COVID-19-depleted Cleveland Browns in a game pushed back two days by the NFL amid an uptick of virus cases across the league.

Several asymptomatic, vaccinated NFL players tested positive for COVID-19 on the first day of “targeted” testing, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press on Monday.

A person familiar with the Cleveland Browns' situation tells The Associated Press that quarterback Baker Mayfield didn't clear COVID-19 testing in time to be activated and play Monday, so third-stringer Nick Mullens will start against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Browns picked up a much needed win last week, knocking off the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens. Las Vegas hit a real sour note last Saturday when they took on the Kansas City Chiefs. Las Vegas also gave up five turnovers, including four fumbles. What: NFL Football (Week 15)Who: Las Vegas Raiders (6-7) vs. Cleveland Browns (7-6)When: Monday, December 20Time: 5:00 p.m. ETWhere: FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland, Ohio)Channel: NFL NetworkStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com

The matchup between the Bengals and Broncos had no touchdowns scored in the first half.

Gifted two days by the NFL to maybe get healthier, the Browns prepared for a game they expected to play Saturday.

The Browns got a welcomed reprieve after days of positive COVID-19 tests.

A person familiar with the situation tells the AP that Browns backup quarterback Case Keenum, who was slotted to start Saturday with Baker Mayfield sidelined after testing positive with COVID-19, has also tested positive for the virus.

The NFL has updated its protocols in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league, and it is pushing booster shots as the most effective protection against the coronavirus.

Maybe Baker Mayfield needed to follow the lead of Kareem Jackson.

The Browns’ COVID-19 outbreak has widened and worsened.

Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Myles Garrett scored his first career TD and the Cleveland Browns stayed in the thick of the playoff race, surviving Baltimore’s late comeback for a 24-22 win.

Oklahoma has hired Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables as its head coach to replace Lincoln Riley.

Lamar Jackson provided one brilliant highlight during an otherwise subpar performance and his 13-yard touchdown pass to Mark Andrews in the third quarter was enough to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 16-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Nick Chubb caught a touchdown pass and ran for 130 yards as the Cleveland Browns held on to avoid a season-wrecking upset and keep Detroit winless with a sloppy 13-10 victory over the Lions.

Nick Chubb caught a touchdown pass and ran for 130 yards as the Cleveland Browns held on to avoid a season-wrecking upset and keep Detroit winless with a sloppy 13-10 victory over the Lions.

The Lions and Browns both enter Sunday's game desperate for different reasons.

ALLEN PARK -- This weekend’s matchup between the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns looks like a landmine-filled disaster for fantasy football players in Week 11. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield says he’s the most beat up he’s been through his career, dealing with a torn labrum, knee contusion and sore foot. Kareem Hunt has already been ruled out. If that wasn’t enough, receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones tweaked his groin this week while Jarvis Landry isn’t practicing with a knee injury. Nick Chubb was activated from the COVID list on Friday morning.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are still considered double-digit underdogs despite Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield being the “most beat up” he’s ever been. The Lions (0-8-1) are between 11 and 11.5-point underdogs against the Browns (5-5), with the over/under total around 43.5 and 44 points. Lions quarterback Jared Goff didn’t practice to open the week while recovering from an oblique injury suffered in last week’s tie. “Pretty sore,” Goff said. Detroit Lions savor first look at offensive line featuring Taylor Decker, Penei SewellQB Jared Goff will miss Lions practice with oblique injury; Tim Boyle to get starter repsLions sign kicker Riley Patterson from New England’s practice squad, waive WR Geronimo Allison

Oklahoma's governor has spared the life of Julius Jones, just hours before he was scheduled to be executed.

It was another blowout-filled weekend in the NFL, only this time several of the teams on the losing end were teams near the top of the standings.

Reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young suffered a potentially serious right knee injury, putting a damper on Washington’s big win against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Mac Jones threw three touchdown passes, rookie Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a career-high 100 yards and two scores, and the New England Patriots rolled to a 45-7 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow are the top contenders for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year honors after bouncing back from injuries that ended their 2020 seasons early.

Odell Beckham Jr. wanted freedom and got his wish.

Report says Green Bay Packers are Beckham's preferred free-agent destination; Saints, 49ers, Seahawks among teams mentioned for three-time Pro Bowler

Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for 137 yards and the Cleveland Browns capped a chaotic week by smashing Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals 41-16.

However, as we cross the halfway point of the regular season, the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals come into Sunday’s meeting heading in different directions. Despite a minor slip up last week against the New York Jets, the Bengals come into week nine trying to prove they are for real. The Browns are trying to recover after another disappointing offensive performance, this time in a 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. What: NFL Football (Week 9)Who: Cleveland Browns (4-4) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (5-3)When: Sunday, November 7Time: 1:00 p.m. ETWhere: Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, Ohio)Channel: CBSStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, Paramount+Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com

A person familiar with the deal tells AP that the Cleveland Browns and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. have agreed to terms for his release.

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Odell Beckham Jr. wanted out of Cleveland to the point where it was hard to have "a productive reconciliation," Browns GM Andrew Berry said.

In the ultra-competitive AFC North, the Browns and Bengals are both coming off games they probably should have won.

The Cleveland Browns announced they have released NFL star wide receiver Odell Beckham after three seasons.

Odell Beckham Jr. is being released by the Cleveland Browns, who are cutting ties with the polarizing star wide receiver and have officially ended his drama-filled stay with the team.

The Saints are fully entrenched in the NFC Wild Card race and made a statement by beating Tampa Bay but are they still contenders without Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas?

A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Odell Beckham Jr. has been excused from practice for the second straight day as the Cleveland Browns figure out their next move with the wide receiver.

One win separates the Bengals, Browns, Ravens, and Steelers in the evenly matched AFC North, pointing to a tight division race deep into the season.

Odell Beckham Jr.’s father is upset with Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for not throwing the ball to his wide-open son.

Odell Beckham Jr.'s days — maybe hours — with the Browns could be numbered. The star wide receiver was excused from practice on Wednesday, a day after his father caused a stir before the trade deadline by sharing a video of quarterback Baker Mayfield not throwing passes to his son. It appears Beckham's release could be imminent.

The Cleveland Indians began removing the scripted logo atop the giant scoreboard at Progressive Field as they transition their name to the Guardians. Crews started dismantling the letters Tuesday, beginning with the "I". (Nov. 2)

The Steelers and Browns fight to stay out of the AFC North cellar and keep pace in the NFL's toughest division.

Case Keenum stepped in for Baker Mayfield and made the most of his first start in two years, leading Cleveland’s injury-ravaged offense and the Browns to a 17-14 win over the Denver Broncos.

A person familiar with Baker Mayfield's health said the Browns quarterback also is dealing with a broken bone in his injured left shoulder but believes he can play with it.

Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will both play Thursday night despite being slowed by injuries.

The Broncos and Broncos look a lot alike these days and it's not just their orange-toned uniforms.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will sit out Thursday’s game against the Denver Broncos with a painful left shoulder injury and backup Case Keenum will start.

The Arizona Cardinals improved to 6-0 on the season with a win over Cleveland on Sunday.

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield wants to tough it out.

Kyler Murray threw four touchdown passes as the Arizona Cardinals remained the NFL’s only unbeaten team.

Kareem Hunt left the field on a cart and Baker Mayfield’s left arm was in a sling after the game on a rough day for the Cleveland Browns.

Tom Brady is the “most hated” player in the NFL, according to a survey of geotagged Twitter data. For example, “I hate Tom Brady,” “hate Brady,” “Tom Brady sucks,” “I hate Aaron Rodgers,” “I hate Baker Mayfield,” “Baker Mayfield sucks,” as well as some more “colorful” phrases. As you can see from the map, Brady dominated by being the “most hated” player in a whopping 36 states. Brady, who played at Michigan won his seventh Super Bowl in 2020. Perhaps unsurprisingly considering where he played college football, Brady is not the “most hated” NFL player in Michigan.

The Kansas City Chiefs have had plenty of success with the goal line shovel pass, so on Sunday the Cleveland Browns decided to borrow it.

Austin Ekeler scored three touchdowns, including a 3-yard score with 1:31 remaining as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-42 in a wild shootout Sunday.

A person familiar with the injury tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has been playing with a torn labrum in his left shoulder that won't require surgery at this time.

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has been playing with a torn labrum in his left shoulder that will not require surgery at this time, a person familiar with the injury told The Associated Press on Thursday. Mayfield will continue to play as long as the injury to his non-throwing shoulder doesn't worsen, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation. Mayfield hurt his shoulder while making a tackle after throwing an interception against Houston on Sept. 21.

ALLEN PARK -- The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears won last week, with the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings losing ahead of their Week 5 showdown at U.S. Bank Stadium. They started slow, dug a hole and found a way to make it entertaining in the final frame against all odds. Dalvin Cook played through an ankle injury after missing Week 3′s game, running nine times for only 34 yards last week. Rodgers completed 20 of 36 passes for 248 yards with two touchdowns, with strong efforts on the ground from A.J. NFC North standings through four weeksPackers -- 3-1 Next: at BengalsBears -- 2-2 Next: at RaidersVikings -- 1-3 Next: vs. LionsLions -- 0-4 Next: at Vikings

Myles Garrett made a franchise record 4 1/2 sacks on Justin Fields and Cleveland brought down Chicago’s rookie quarterback nine times while harassing him throughout his first NFL start as the Browns thumped the Bears 26-6.

An anticipated matchup between two young quarterbacks takes place near the banks of Lake Erie, as Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns play host to the Chicago Bears, and their rookie quarterback Justin Fields. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Cleveland came into the season with high expecations after last season’s performance. The Browns have won nine of those contests, but the Bears have won the last three, including a 20-3 drubbing of Cleveland in their last meeting back in 2017. What: NFL Football (Week 3)Who: Chicago Bears (1-1) vs. Cleveland Browns (1-1)When: Sunday, September 26Time: 1:00 p.m. ETWhere: FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland, Ohio)Channel: FOXStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

It was a rough day for NFL quarterbacks.

The AFC North once again have three legitimate playoff contenders, with the Browns, Ravens and Steelers all looking good.

"We're going to run heavy this week," Charney told CNBC on Thursday of the company's plan to run Mayfield's Progressive ads across networks, especially ViacomCBS. And according to advertising metrics data firm EDO, insurance ads in NFL games featuring the player outperform other ads. EDO uses analytics that track brand and product searches and sales when ads air, helping companies and networks determine ads' value during sporting events. This weekend, Progressive is hoping Mayfield's ads will bring a return on their investment through brand exposure and by driving more business. Informed of EDO's data, Rosner said he wasn't surprised the firms see a bump in searches around their business when their NFL ads appear.

Here are the top waiver wire adds for Week 16. That would be enough to warrant picking up Mayfield, but in Week 16, the Browns also get an incredibly appealing matchup against the Jets. RB Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys- Ezekiel Elliott missed the Cowboys’ Week 15 outing against the 49ers, leading to Pollard handling most of the backfield touches. Unless you have one of the top tight ends on your team, Hooper is worth a start in Week 16. With 9 total sacks over the last two weeks, the Buccaneers make a solid play in Week 16.

Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. The Cleveland Browns have had a strong season so far and look to make the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 2,442 yards and 21 touchdowns. Hunt has 171 carries for 739 yards and four touchdowns, while Chubb 177 carries for 799 yards and seven TDs. Related: How to watch, stream live NFL games online for the 2020 seasonHere’s how to watch Monday night’s game:What: Monday Night Football - Week 14Who: Cleveland Browns (9-3) vs. Baltimore Ravens (7-5)When: Monday, Dec. 14Time: 8:15 p.m.

Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands off to Cleveland Browns Running Back Nick Chubb (24) during the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 29, 2020 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fl. NFL officials have publicly stated the league is against playing in bubble environments, with mental health a primary concern. Under this model, playoff clubs would remain in-market but stay at hotels the entire week leading up to playoff games. The people said keeping clubs in hotels would allow the NFL to better monitor teams while also keeping players and staff near families. One of the individuals pointed to the Aug. 12 through Aug. 20 testing report when the NFL reported no positive cases among players, to support installing the model.