Freddie Kitchens happy Baker Mayfield is taking a break from football, wants him refreshed and ready to take jump in Year 2

INDIANAPOLIS — The Browns begin their offseason program April 1. Until then, new coach Freddie Kitchens’ to-do list for quarterback Baker...

Mentors tell tales of Freddie Kitchens’ long journey to become Browns coach, predict success in new role

Before he formed a special bond with Baker Mayfield … Before he became a fan favorite in Cleveland … Before he...

Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks eager to get back to work after getting fired by Cardinals, jumped at chance with Browns

Steve Wilks was disappointed he didn’t get a longer opportunity as Cardinals head coach. But when he was fired after going...

New OC Todd Monken says working with Baker Mayfield was a higher priority than calling plays

BEREA — Todd Monken interviewed for head coaching jobs with the Jets, Bengals and Packers in January. After he didn’t get...

A lot at stake as Baker Mayfield tries to end terrific rookie season on high note

Baker Mayfield has accomplished a lot in his rookie season, after it finally got underway in Week 3. He’s changed the...

Dual threat Lamar Jackson will stress every facet of Browns defense

BEREA — Lamar Jackson is the ultimate stress test for a defense. Just call him an equal opportunity annoyer. The Ravens...

A day in the life for Baker Mayfield: Winning awards, defending himself, making no apologies

BEREA — Life with Baker Mayfield is never boring. A typical Wednesday in December was anything but typical. The day began...

Big-time trash talker Damarious Randall helps kids who stutter feel normal and accepted

Free safety Damarious Randall has four interceptions, was a key piece in the transformation of the secondary and deserved Pro Bowl...

Patient Nick Chubb sets franchise rookie rushing record, poised to hit 1,000 in finale

CLEVELAND — Nick Chubb is a patient man. He waited for playing time without complaining. He waits for the hole to...

Baker Mayfield talks and people follow: Fans to pack stadium, teammates say they won’t have letdown

When Baker Mayfield talks, people don’t just listen, they act. Before the draft then-coach Hue Jackson called Mayfield a pied piper...