Struggling Baker Mayfield under siege, as Joel Bitonio says opponents “want piece of him … and we’re ready”

BEREA — Left guard Joel Bitonio has been protecting quarterback Baker Mayfield for more than a year. It gets more difficult...

Browns feel they have “lot of momentum” but need to beat 49ers on Monday night, stack wins to keep it going

The Browns are feeling good about themselves. They saw the offense finally click in a 40-25 win over the Ravens last...

Baker Mayfield believes offense found identity, set standard against Ravens

For three games, the search came up empty. The efficient, explosive offense was lost in a pile of penalties, wayward passes...

Odell Beckham Jr. says he’s come “a long way” because he didn’t retaliate against Baltimore’s Marlon Humphrey, avoided suspension

BEREA — A part of Odell Beckham Jr. wishes he had pummeled Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey when he had the chance...

Nick Chubb is everything coach Freddie Kitchens wants in a player: Powerful, fast, determined, unselfish, hard working

BEREA — Not many high school track athletes run the sprints and heave the shot put. Nick Chubb did just that...

Freddie Kitchens says choke of Odell Beckham Jr. doesn’t belong in game, praises him for hustle, helping teammates in win over Ravens

Coach Freddie Kitchens is in Odell Beckham Jr.’s corner. And he’s all-in with the superstar receiver. Kitchens had Beckham’s back with...

A lot at stake: Browns can change outlook by beating Ravens on road, moving into 1st place in AFC North

BALTIMORE — Media darlings? No longer. Just ask Rex Ryan. Room on the bandwagon? More by the day. Unstoppable offense? Hardly....

Browns plan to take fight to physical Ravens, beat the bullies at their game

BEREA — Forget old school. The AFC North plays Old Testament football. No one’s advocating excessive violence, but an eye for...

Lethal as a runner and improved as a passer, Lamar “Baby Vick” Jackson has respect, full attention of Browns

BEREA — Lamar Jackson is different than any other quarterback in the NFL. So the Browns have an unorthodox way to...

Odell Beckham Jr., frustrated by double teams and finding his way as leader with new team, reflects on memorable appearance vs. Ravens

BEREA — Odell Beckham Jr. has faced the Ravens once in his six-year career, catching eight passes for a career-high 222...