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I know I’m getting old when I can remember the frequency of these radio deals being struck. On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns announced a multi-year renewal of their partnerships with Audacy and Good Karma Brands, which sees team-related programming broadcast on both 92.3 the Fan and ESPN 850. The original deal was struck in 2013, and then was extended in 2020.
At the time of that 2020 extension, Crain’s Cleveland had reported that it would run through 2023. However, I could find no record of an announcement between 2020 and now, so we’ll just assume that the agreement was set...
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It is Week 1, and that means it’s time for another season of week-long features, including where the Cleveland Browns fall, on average, in the national power rankings. With the Browns finishing last year 3-14, it’s understandable that they are starting from the bottom (an average ranking of 30 this week) and have to work their way up. With that said, quite a few of the projections noted that there are some very talented players on the Browns roster, and that they agree with the team’s decision to start Joe Flacco.
Here is a summary of how the Cleveland Browns...
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With the way the Cleveland Browns handle training camp and preseason, it is sometimes hard to know whether a player is injured, a veteran or the team is just being cautious. Many players saw the field in the third preseason contest, but not everyone, which begged the question about who was injured and who was not.
Of the list of players who did not hit the field against the Los Angeles Rams, we knew for sure the following were dealing with injuries:
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It’s time for our annual prediction post for the first game of the regular season. As the Browns get set to host the Bengals to kick off the 2025 season, we predict three things:
You can find the ground rules below.
Offensive Play Prediction Guidelines: Try to be as specific as you can on what...
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The Cleveland Browns doubled down when it came to fixing their quarterback room for the 2025 season, figuring the more shots you take, the more chances you have to hopefully hit the target.
First up was veteran Kenny Pickett, acquired early in the year in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that included quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
Then came fellow veteran Joe Flacco, signed in free agency, so that the Browns would have a veteran starter on hand with one to spare in a trade to a team in need of a quarterback.
General manager Andrew Berry used the same strategy...
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Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II is entering the biggest year of his NFL career.
A first-round draft pick in 2021, Newsome will play this season under his fifth-year option, meaning he will enter 2026 as a free agent unless the Browns work out a contract extension with him before then.
The drive for that next contract begins on Sunday when the Browns open the 2025 season against the Cincinnati Bengals, who present a challenge to any defense with quarterback Joe Burrow throwing to wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Since they teamed up in 2021, Chase and Higgins...
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Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has become something of a forgotten man heading into his fourth season with the team.
That was understandable in his rookie year as Cleveland’s ground game was rolling with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Ford was able to take a more prominent role in 2023 after Chubb’s season-ending knee injury as he rushed for more than 800 yards, which included 100-yard days against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens.
Ford took a step back last season as he only topped 70 rushing yards in a game twice and had nine games with less than...
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Some college football players enter the NFL with a large fan base.
Peyton Manning was one of these. If you asked Tennessee football fans who their favorite NFL team is, their answer would be the Indianapolis Colts, and then later the Denver Broncos. They followed their favorite son. But his brother Eli did not garner this same attention from Ole Miss fans.
Virginia Tech fans were Atlanta Falcons enthusiasts because of Michael Vick. Every Florida fan became obsessed with the Broncos when Tim Tebow was drafted in the first round. That became their NFL team.
That doesn’t always happen. Cam...
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The Cleveland Browns roster already features several Pro Bowlers, with stars like Myles Garrett, who are expected to make the Pro Bowl, and hunting a DPOY award, again this coming season. Looking ahead, there are a few Browns who could break through and earn their first Pro Bowl selection.
Going into year 5, Grant Delpit will be taking on a new level of leadership this season in the secondary. He’s had a lot of success already in the Jim Schwartz defense and has become a very versatile weapon for this unit. In 2023, Delpit was a Pro Bowl alternate, so...
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The Cleveland Browns opened as 5.5-point road underdogs against the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of their Week 1 match-up, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under on the game is currently 47.5.
The Browns are coming off of a disappointing 3-14 season that was filled with more erratic quarterback play, a horribly implemented new offensive system, and a defense that seemed to try overcompensating for the offensive flaws and therefore struggled.
This year, Cleveland is looking to flip the script by returning to Kevin Stefanski’s successful offensive style from 2023, bringing veteran Joe Flacco back to lead the team, and drafting two...
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We just announced that Cleveland Browns STARTER heavyweight jackets have been re-stocked early at HOMAGE. Those classic jackets are popular every year, so if you are itching to get one, don’t hesitate to head on over and buy one now.
With that said, if it’s not in your budget this year, or you’d love to gift an extra one to a friend, Dawgs By Nature and HOMAGE are giving away a FREE STARTER heavyweight jacket (featuring Brownie the Elf on the front) to one of our fans! See contest rules below.
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