http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:26:34 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/08/saints-hold-on-23-22-overtime-victory-over-browns-by-stopping-2-point/stories/20261108092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/08/saints-hold-on-23-22-overtime-victory-over-browns-by-stopping-2-point/stories/20261108092#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:11:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/08/saints-hold-on-23-22-overtime-victory-over-browns-by-stopping-2-point/stories/20261108092 NEW ORLEANS — Tyler Shough floated a 15-yard timing pass to Juwan Johnson toward the right corner of the end zone for a touchdown and the desperate New Orleans Saints stopped a do-or-die, 2-point conversion to outlast the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime on Sunday. New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) catches a touchdown pass in front of Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (9). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/07/browns-an-saints-stay-close-division-leaders-new-orleans/stories/20261107017 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/07/browns-an-saints-stay-close-division-leaders-new-orleans/stories/20261107017#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/07/browns-an-saints-stay-close-division-leaders-new-orleans/stories/20261107017 NEW ORLEANS — The Cleveland Browns are two games above .500 but find themselves in third place in the AFC North and seeking a victory to keep pace with first-place Pittsburgh and second-place Cincinnati. Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up Oct. 11 in East Rutherford, N.J. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 25 in Saint-Denis, outside Paris. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gets up after being sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt on Nov. 1 in Pittsburgh. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrates a touchdown Oct. 18 in East Rutherford, N.J. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/06/browns-start-shedeur-sanders-vs-saints-deshaun-watson-concussion/stories/20261106112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/06/browns-start-shedeur-sanders-vs-saints-deshaun-watson-concussion/stories/20261106112#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:18:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/06/browns-start-shedeur-sanders-vs-saints-deshaun-watson-concussion/stories/20261106112 BEREA, Ohio — Shedeur Sanders will be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback for Sunday’s game at the New Orleans Saints. Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders warms up Oct. 11 in East Rutherford, N.J. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/04/browns-qb-watson-concussion-protocol-sanders-saints/stories/20261104106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/04/browns-qb-watson-concussion-protocol-sanders-saints/stories/20261104106#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:52:34 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/04/browns-qb-watson-concussion-protocol-sanders-saints/stories/20261104106 BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been placed in the concussion protocol after experiencing symptoms Monday night. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) loses the ball as he is hit by Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers Patrick Queen (6) and Alex Highsmith (56) on Nov. 1 in Pittsburgh. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/01/steelers-bulldoze-browns-27-6-take-afc-north-lead-extend-home-streak/stories/20261101104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/01/steelers-bulldoze-browns-27-6-take-afc-north-lead-extend-home-streak/stories/20261101104#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:09:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/11/01/steelers-bulldoze-browns-27-6-take-afc-north-lead-extend-home-streak/stories/20261101104 PITTSBURGH — Jaylen Warren tied a career high with 143 yards rushing and a touchdown on his 28th birthday, and the Pittsburgh Steelers moved into first place in the AFC North by drilling Cleveland 27-6 on Sunday. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) celebrates after scoring a touchdown. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/31/in-pittsburgh-the-browns-chase-a-rare-win-and-sole-possession-of-the-afc-north-lead-1/stories/20261030089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/31/in-pittsburgh-the-browns-chase-a-rare-win-and-sole-possession-of-the-afc-north-lead-1/stories/20261030089#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/31/in-pittsburgh-the-browns-chase-a-rare-win-and-sole-possession-of-the-afc-north-lead-1/stories/20261030089 PITTSBURGH — Time to find out if the Cleveland Browns are for real. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) holds off Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Winston Jr. (23) on his way to scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 25. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts after a turnover on New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) was overturned on a flag during an NFL football game in Saint-Denis, outside Paris Oct. 25. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks to pass during an NFL football game against New Orleans Saints in Saint-Denis, outside Paris, Oct. 25. Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland on Oct. 1. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/25/jake-bates-kicks-fg-time-expires-lions-20-17-win-packers/stories/20261025137 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/25/jake-bates-kicks-fg-time-expires-lions-20-17-win-packers/stories/20261025137#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:11:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/25/jake-bates-kicks-fg-time-expires-lions-20-17-win-packers/stories/20261025137 DETROIT  — Jake Bates made a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the Detroit Lions a 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) does a flip after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 25 in Detroit. Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) celebrates after kicking a field goal on the final play of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 25 in Detroit. Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) breaks a tackle by Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (6) during a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game on Oct. 25 in Detroit. Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, left, during the first half of an NFL football game on Oct. 25 in Detroit. Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden reaches for an incomplete pass ahead of Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey (30) during the second half of an NFL football game on Oct. 25 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/25/deshaun-watson-leads-game-winning-drive-browns-beat-titans-27-24/stories/20261025134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/25/deshaun-watson-leads-game-winning-drive-browns-beat-titans-27-24/stories/20261025134#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:09:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/25/deshaun-watson-leads-game-winning-drive-browns-beat-titans-27-24/stories/20261025134 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Deshaun Watson led his fifth game-winning drive in the fourth quarter this season, connecting with Harold Fannin, Jr., on a 36-yard catch-and run that set up Andre Szmyt's 32-yard field goal as time expired, and the Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 27-24 on Sunday for their fifth win in six games. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scores a touchdown past Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Winston Jr. (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 25. Cleveland Browns players celebrate after place kicker Andre Szmyt (25) kicked a field goal to win their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 25. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 25. Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) is tackled by Tennessee Titans defensive ends Oluwafemi Oladejo (7) and Keldric Faulk (15), obscured, during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 25. Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (20) is lifted by offensive tackle JC Latham (55) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/24/titans-chase-rare-2nd-straight-win-browns-atop-afc-north/stories/20261024016 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/24/titans-chase-rare-2nd-straight-win-browns-atop-afc-north/stories/20261024016#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:32:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/24/titans-chase-rare-2nd-straight-win-browns-atop-afc-north/stories/20261024016 NASHVILLE — Tennessee safety Amani Hooker couldn’t remember the most recent time the Titans strung together back-to-back wins. Cleveland Browns long snapper Rex Sunahara, left, and others pile on place kicker Andre Szmyt, second from right, after his game-winning field goal Oct. 18 against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker, second from right, celebrates his interception with teammates Oct. 18 in Indianapolis. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken watches from the sideline Oct. 18 in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures after running back Audric Estime scored a touchdown Oct. 18 in Cleveland. Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh calls a play from the sideline Oct. 18 in Indianapolis. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/22/jerry-jeudy-big-plays-reduced-role-browns/stories/20261022091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/22/jerry-jeudy-big-plays-reduced-role-browns/stories/20261022091#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:32:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/22/jerry-jeudy-big-plays-reduced-role-browns/stories/20261022091 BEREA, Ohio — Even though Jerry Jeudy is no longer a focal point in the Browns’ passing game, he has come up with big plays in Cleveland’s past two wins. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) celebrates after completing a catch Oct. 18 against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, right, runs the ball past Baltimore Ravens safety Malaki Starks on Oct. 18 in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson on Oct. 1 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/18/browns-rally-13-10-victory-ravens/stories/20261018128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/18/browns-rally-13-10-victory-ravens/stories/20261018128#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:47:05 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/18/browns-rally-13-10-victory-ravens/stories/20261018128 CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson connected with Jerry Jeudy for 33 yards to set up Andre Szmyt's 37-yard field goal on the final snap, and the Cleveland Browns rallied past the Baltimore Ravens 13-10 on Sunday. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures after running back Audric Estime scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Cleveland Browns long snapper Rex Sunahara, left, and others pile on place kicker Andre Szmyt, second from right, after his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, right, runs the ball past Baltimore Ravens safety Malaki Starks during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (3) celebrates after completing a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland on Oct. 18. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker, left, is unable to complete a catch as Cleveland Browns cornerback Myles Harden (26) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland on Oct. 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/17/browns-coach-todd-monken-faces-old-team-ravens-cleveland/stories/20261017021 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/17/browns-coach-todd-monken-faces-old-team-ravens-cleveland/stories/20261017021#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/17/browns-coach-todd-monken-faces-old-team-ravens-cleveland/stories/20261017021 Browns coach Todd Monken and Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley won’t be in a sentimental mood when Cleveland hosts Baltimore in an AFC North matchup on Sunday. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken watches from the sideline against the New York Jets on Oct. 11 in East Rutherford, N.J. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley runs from Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III on Oct. 11 in Atlanta. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass Oct. 11 in East Rutherford, N.J. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/15/browns-rebuilt-offensive-line-work-in-progress/stories/20261015083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/15/browns-rebuilt-offensive-line-work-in-progress/stories/20261015083#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:05:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/15/browns-rebuilt-offensive-line-work-in-progress/stories/20261015083 BEREA, Ohio — The Browns realized that rebuilding their entire offensive line — a rarity in the NFL — in one season would be a massive undertaking. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is sacked by New York Jets cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. on Oct. 11 in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is sacked by New York Jets cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. on Oct. 11 in East Rutherford, N.J. Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) is helped off the field after getting injured against the New York Jets on Oct. 11 in East Rutherford, N.J. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/11/allen-late-22-yard-td-run-jets-defense-special-teams-come-up-big-17-12/stories/20261011104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/11/allen-late-22-yard-td-run-jets-defense-special-teams-come-up-big-17-12/stories/20261011104#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:59:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/11/allen-late-22-yard-td-run-jets-defense-special-teams-come-up-big-17-12/stories/20261011104 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Braelon Allen ran 22 yards for the go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter after New York recovered a fumbled punt snap and the Jets ended a three-game skid with a 17-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns on a rain-soaked Sunday. New York Jets running back Braelon Allen celebrates after a touchdown run. New York Jets linebacker Trevin Wallace (49) celebrates after recovering a fumble. New York Jets linebacker David Bailey (31) celebrates with teammate linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) after a sack. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/10/deshaun-watson-surprising-browns-3-game-winning-streak-jets/stories/20261010015 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/10/deshaun-watson-surprising-browns-3-game-winning-streak-jets/stories/20261010015#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:16:45 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/10/deshaun-watson-surprising-browns-3-game-winning-streak-jets/stories/20261010015 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Deshaun Watson is making plays in the clutch, the Cleveland Browns are winning, and they’re doing it late in games. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates after the team's win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 1 in Cleveland. New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith throws Oct. 4 against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken watches the game Aug. 27 in Cleveland. New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is seen before a game Oct. 4 in Chicago. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/08/browns-rookie-receiver-denzel-boston-major-impact/stories/20261008097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/08/browns-rookie-receiver-denzel-boston-major-impact/stories/20261008097#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:41:43 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/08/browns-rookie-receiver-denzel-boston-major-impact/stories/20261008097 BEREA, Ohio — Not lacking skill or confidence, Denzel Boston entered the NFL fully expecting to do big things for the Cleveland Browns as a rookie. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates after scoring a two-point conversion against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 27 in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) runs ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27) for a touchdown Sept. 20 in Tampa, Fla. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) runs for a touchdown Sept. 20 in Tampa, Fla. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Sept. 20 in Tampa, Fla. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) scores a two-point conversion against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 27 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/02/resiliency-prevails-browns-watson-sets-up-szmyt-s-56-yard-winner-vs-steelers/stories/20261002095 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/02/resiliency-prevails-browns-watson-sets-up-szmyt-s-56-yard-winner-vs-steelers/stories/20261002095#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:30:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/10/02/resiliency-prevails-browns-watson-sets-up-szmyt-s-56-yard-winner-vs-steelers/stories/20261002095 CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns are developing a knack for coming up big in the fourth quarter. Cleveland place-kicker Andre Szmyt connects on the game-winning field goal from 56 yards with 10 seconds remaining Thursday against Pittsburgh. Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 24 of 33 passes for 268 yards and a touchdown. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates after their win. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes under pressure from Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Browns during the second half. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/30/steelers-cleveland-matchup-aaron-rodgers-final-thursday-game/stories/20260930108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/30/steelers-cleveland-matchup-aaron-rodgers-final-thursday-game/stories/20260930108#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:26:30 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/30/steelers-cleveland-matchup-aaron-rodgers-final-thursday-game/stories/20260930108 BEREA, Ohio — Aaron Rodgers’ NFL farewell tour continues with his final scheduled Thursday night game when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, on the field Sept. 27 in Pittsburgh. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reacts after a play against the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 27 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/30/jared-verse-pressure-surge-browns-pass-rush/stories/20260930092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/30/jared-verse-pressure-surge-browns-pass-rush/stories/20260930092#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:02:10 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/30/jared-verse-pressure-surge-browns-pass-rush/stories/20260930092 BEREA, Ohio — Jared Verse is making his impact felt on the Cleveland Browns defense, even though he hasn’t had a sack. Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse runs onto the field Sept. 27 in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse walks off the field after the Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Browns on Sept. 13 in Jacksonville. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/27/deshaun-watson-sparks-late-browns-rally-sealing-21-18-win-panthers/stories/20260927155 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/27/deshaun-watson-sparks-late-browns-rally-sealing-21-18-win-panthers/stories/20260927155#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:56:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/27/deshaun-watson-sparks-late-browns-rally-sealing-21-18-win-panthers/stories/20260927155 CLEVELAND — It came five weeks later than he thought, but Deshaun Watson earned cheers from Cleveland Browns fans. Cleveland Browns cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (29) tackles Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (82).