Author: Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal

The Seattle Seahawks drafted Malik McDowell in the second round in 2017, but he never played a game. The Cleveland Browns have taken a flier on him.

Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson had been due to make $11 million this year until the Cleveland Browns released him Friday.

Browns players say they proved last year they’ll be ready to compete without an in-person offseason conditioning program.

Baker Mayfield has been a good friend of a Browns fan since 2014. Joe Palange is a former college football player who schooled the QB on Cleveland.

The Browns announced Tuesday coach Kevin Stefanski has tested positive for COVID-19 along with two members of coaching staff and two players.

Baker Mayfield’s teammates say he is locked in as he tries to rebound from a loss to the New York Jets and prepare for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowler Nick Chubb is a man of few words, but he enjoys talking about Batman and how “The Dark Knight Rises” motivated him.

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith: “There’s no off button for” JC Tretter, who’s juggling union president duties with starting for the Browns.

Odell Beckham Jr. was cleared to rejoin the Browns after his negative COVID-19 test, and he’s expected to play against the Steelers on Sunday.