Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team that competes in the NFL’s AFC North division. The franchise was founded in 1944 and began competing in the All-America Football Conference, a competitor to the NFL, in 1946.

Paul Brown, the first coach in franchise history and still one of the top NFL coaches of all time, guided the Browns to four consecutive AAFL titles from 1946-1949 before moving to the NFL in 1950. Cleveland won NFL championships in 1950, 1954, 1955, and 1964.

Longtime owner Art Modell moved the Browns to Baltimore (where they became the Ravens) in 1995. The NFL awarded Cleveland an expansion franchise in 1998 that inherited the Browns' name and history. The team made its official NFL return in 1999 with its familiar orange and brown uniforms.

Aside from Paul Brown, Jim Brown, Otto Graham, Lou Groza, and Ozzie Newsome are a few of the many Browns coaches and players to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

  • Established: 1944
  • Super Bowl championships: 0
  • Additional achievements: 11 conference championships and 12 division championships
  • Arena: FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland, Ohio)
  • Colors: Brown, orange, and white

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Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns, who got called out Sunday by Boomer Esiason, looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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New LA Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr. has burned bridges in both New York and Cleveland while clashing with his QBs, which former NFL QB Boomer Esiason doesn't like.

Tim Crean • 16 Nov 2021
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team play while Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield looks up during a game.
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A Brutal Stroke of Bad Luck Has Officially Opened the Door For Baker Mayfield to Become the Latest Quarterback to Fall Victim to Bill Belichick

Bad injury and COVID-19 luck has put Baker Mayfield in a bad position heading into a pivotal matchup against Bill Belichick and the surging New England Patriots.

Stephen Sheehan • 13 Nov 2021
(L-R) Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns jogs across the field in the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio; Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum attends 2014 Fashion Meets Football at Saks Fifth Avenue on January 29, 2014 in New York City.
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Former NFL GM Says There's No Way He'd Give Baker Mayfield a Massive Extension: ‘Do We Want to Go to War Every Day With the 6th- or 7th-Best Quarterback in Our Conference?'

Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield is up for a massive extension but former GM Mike Tannenbaum says he wouldn't give him top-tier money like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, or Dak Prescott.

Tim Crean • 12 Nov 2021
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield prepares to take a snap during a game against the Baltimore Ravens.
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The Cleveland Browns Just Spent More Than $100 Million in Less Than 48 Hours to Set Their Most Polarizing Player Up for Success

Will Baker Mayfield bring the Lombardi Trophy back to Cleveland? After watching the Browns invest more than $100 million on their offense in the span of two days, it's clear the QB has everything needed to succeed.

Stephen Sheehan • 11 Nov 2021
(L-R) Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, who face off in an NFL Week 10 matchup.
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Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson Return, Belichick's Revenge, and an AFC West Battle for Mediocrity: The 3 Most Intriguing Matchups of NFL Week 10

The NFL Week 10 slate features some of the best quarterbacks in the league, some of the best coaches, playoff implications, and a whole lot of drama.

Tim Crean • 11 Nov 2021
(L-R) Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns rushes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio; Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball in the first quarter the game against the Dallas Cowboys at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 31, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Justin Jefferson is Following in Odell Beckham Jr.'s Footsteps, Is that Good News for the Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson's early career exploits are eerily similar to Odell Beckham Jr.'s which is exciting but may not be good for Minnesota or its fans.

Tim Crean • 10 Nov 2021
Baker Mayfield jogs out of the tunnel before a preseason game with his Cleveland Browns teammates.
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The Cleveland Browns Just Executed a Brilliant $57 Million Investment That Should Bring the Best Out of Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb for Years to Come

With Odell Beckham Jr. gone, the Browns just invested significant financial resources to keep one of Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb's key teammates around for years to come.

Stephen Sheehan • 09 Nov 2021
(L-R) Head Coach Bill Cowher leave the field after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 16, 2005 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field after the 37-14 loss against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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An Old-School Former Coach Explains Why the Browns are Better Without Odell Beckham Jr.: ‘Are You More Happy if You Had 8 Catches and We Lost or if You Had 3 Catches and We Win?'

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher explained why he thinks the Cleveland Browns are better without Odell Beckham Jr., and the team went out and backed up his theory in a Week 9 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Tim Crean • 08 Nov 2021
Baker Mayfield and Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a flag in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Baker Mayfield's Camp Fires Back at Odell Beckham Jr. via NFL Network Reporter: ‘If Only 1 Side is Posting Things to Social Media, Let's Remember There Could Be Another Side'

The Odell Beckham vs. Cleveland Browns feud seems to finally be settled with the negotiation of his release. However, it wasn't before QB Baker Mayfield took some shots at OBJ on his way out.

Tim Crean • 06 Nov 2021
Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. kneels before a game.
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Odell Beckham Jr. Just Received a Life-Changing 29th Birthday Gift That Could Become His Worst Nightmare

Odell Beckham celebrated his 29th birthday by securing his freedom from the Browns. But that doesn't necessarily mean he will land in a better spot.

Stephen Sheehan • 05 Nov 2021