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The relationship wasn't going to work with Deshaun Watson around, so Jameis Winston is the backup QB and Flacco is now with the Colts.
Jason Lloyd111
Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry also discussed the team's training camp plans, the recent NFLPA player survey and more.
Zac Jackson27
Cleveland has managed the cap despite Watson's megadeal and has created an offense to match the QB's skills. He has to play well.
Jason Lloyd59
Kevin Stefanski confirmed Watson will be the team's starter in 2024, and said he's confident the QB will be "ready to roll" in the spring.
Zac Jackson110
Cherish Cleveland's playoff run. Nourish it. Nuzzle it. We have enough evidence to understand today's success means nothing for tomorrow.
Jason Lloyd58
The Browns gain 7.9 yards per play when using play action — an area where Flacco excels — as opposed to 5.3 yards on straight dropbacks.
Jason Lloyd32
Purdy had only five career regular-season starts when we did our preseason rankings in July. Now, he's tracking toward Tier 2.
Mike Sando480
Don’t believe it’s the culture? Find another explanation. Fourth quarterback. Massive injuries. And Cleveland is the top AFC wild-card team.
Jason Lloyd75
How will Eagles-Chiefs unfold? What's next for the Browns? The Athletic tackles Week 11 storylines.
Kalyn Kahler, Jeff Howe, and Mike Sando26
Cleveland will need its defense to be better than ever, for longer than ever if it wants to make a push for the playoffs this season.
Zac Jackson151
Who's on shaky ground? This week's Power Rankings are checking on the status of all 32 NFL head coaches.
Josh Kendall356
The Browns are good. Believe it. “Kept on trying to tell y’all,” Myles Garrett said of Watson, who led Cleveland's comeback vs. Baltimore.
Jason Lloyd146
Cleveland got the ball back with 4:55 remaining as Deshaun Watson guided the Browns into field goal range for Hopkins' game winner.
Zac Jackson and Jeff Zrebiec77
Kyler Murray is back, the Ravens try to stay hot, the 49ers hope their bye pays dividends, and other teams need to turn a corner — or else.
Mike Jones15
With a win over Baltimore, Cleveland could vault into the first-place mix and the wider AFC playoff discussion.
Zac Jackson26
Plus, don't expect much more than what we've seen from Deshaun Watson. And the Week 18 game at Cincinnati will have playoff implications.
Zac Jackson24
We're halfway through the season, so it's time for NFL Power Rankings to grade each team to this point.
Josh Kendall364
Week 9 signaled that we haven't heard the last word on Cowboys-Eagles, and certainly not about the upstart Houston Texans.
Chris Burke146
Watson did not receive an injury designation Friday after being a limited participant in practice this week.
Zac Jackson and The Athletic Staff73
Stefanski hasn't enjoyed stability at the most important position. He is 30-27 in his fourth season in Cleveland and has needed eight QBs.
Jason Lloyd81
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