NFL Draft: Tulsa LB Zaven Collins a small-town guy with big-time athleticism and motivation

Zaven Collins was raised in Hominy, Okla., a town 43 miles outside of Tulsa with a population of about 3,400, including...

NFL Draft: Michigan defensive end Kwity Paye fulfilling dream after mom’s difficult journey to America

Kwity Paye smiled big, reached into a bag, grabbed the wallet he’s had since the sixth grade and held it up...

NFL Draft: Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis turns himself into likely 1st-round pick with breakout season, electric pro day

Linebacker Jamin Davis didn’t look like a first-round pick when he arrived at the University of Kentucky weighing about 190 pounds....

Anthony Walker finds “perfect fit” in Cleveland as he tries to accomplish goal of winning Super Bowl

Just one look. That’s all it took for middle linebacker Anthony Walker to be convinced the Browns were the right choice...

Takk McKinley says he lost himself over last couple of years, but vows to regain hunger, repay Browns for always wanting him

The pursuit of defensive end Takk McKinley started five years ago. When the Browns finally landed him Friday as he signed...

John Johnson III calls picking Cleveland “no-brainer,” sees Myles Garrett and Denzel Ward as Browns’ version of Rams’ Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey

John Johnson III sees an organization on the rise, a city that embraces its team and a pass rusher and cornerback...

Chief of staff Callie Brownson enjoys Hall of Fame visit, exhibit and growing representation of women in NFL

Callie Brownson’s first visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame was always going to be special. The Browns’ barrier-busting chief...

With 10 title games, 7 championships, Otto Graham deserves to be mentioned with Tom Brady in discussion of Greatest of All Time

Tom Brady stands alone with seven Super Bowl victories and 10 trips to the big game. He has competition when it...

Coaches, Baker Mayfield turn to Jarvis Landry in big moments and he delivers

BEREA — The Steelers were threatening. The Browns’ lead had dwindled from 28 points to 12 and they were in danger...

Browns legend Joe Thomas “overjoyed” for team’s success, doesn’t dwell on never making playoffs, believes team is set up to win over long haul

Joe Thomas was always a winner. He was used to good things happening. He went through his sporting life without a...