http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:18:07 GMT en-us hourly 1 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). https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/26/possible-reaction-cleveland-fans-watson-browns-panthers/stories/20260926021 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/26/possible-reaction-cleveland-fans-watson-browns-panthers/stories/20260926021#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/26/possible-reaction-cleveland-fans-watson-browns-panthers/stories/20260926021 BEREA, Ohio — The biggest question going into Sunday’s game between the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns may not be about the on-field matchups. It’s probably about the reception embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson will get from fans in Cleveland’s first regular-season home game. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 20 in Tampa, Fla. Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young looks to pass the ball against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 20 in Atlanta. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/24/deshaun-watson-browns-fans-reaction-home-opener/stories/20260924089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/24/deshaun-watson-browns-fans-reaction-home-opener/stories/20260924089#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:43:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/24/deshaun-watson-browns-fans-reaction-home-opener/stories/20260924089 BEREA, Ohio — Deshaun Watson isn’t sure what reception he will get from Cleveland Browns fans on Sunday as he makes his first regular-season home start in nearly two years. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) greets his teammates before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 20 in Tampa, Fla. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 13 in Jacksonville. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) celebrate at the end of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 20 in Tampa, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/20/deshaun-watson-outplays-baker-mayfield-leading-browns-23-19-win/stories/20260920112 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/20/deshaun-watson-outplays-baker-mayfield-leading-browns-23-19-win/stories/20260920112#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:40:38 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/20/deshaun-watson-outplays-baker-mayfield-leading-browns-23-19-win/stories/20260920112 TAMPA, Fla. — Deshaun Watson earned at least a few more starts for the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland Browns tight end Blake Whiteheart (86) scores a touchdown. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/19/browns-buccaneers-matchup-is-more-than-just-baker-mayfield-facing-his-old/stories/20260919016 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/19/browns-buccaneers-matchup-is-more-than-just-baker-mayfield-facing-his-old/stories/20260919016#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/19/browns-buccaneers-matchup-is-more-than-just-baker-mayfield-facing-his-old/stories/20260919016 TAMPA — Baker Mayfield has become the leader and face of the franchise the Cleveland Browns hoped for when they drafted him No. 1 overall in 2018. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, right, is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen on Sept. 13 in Jacksonville. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after a 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 13 in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/17/baker-mayfield-doesn-t-need-extra-motivation-facing-the-browns/stories/20260917089 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/17/baker-mayfield-doesn-t-need-extra-motivation-facing-the-browns/stories/20260917089#comments Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:53:29 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/17/baker-mayfield-doesn-t-need-extra-motivation-facing-the-browns/stories/20260917089 TAMPA — Baker Mayfield doesn’t need extra motivation after a turnover-filled performance in Week 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after a 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 13 in Cincinnati. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) fumbles as he is hit Sept. 13 in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:40:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/13/trevor-lawrence-throws-4-td-passes-jaguars-rout-browns-34-10/stories/20260913103 JACKSONVILLE — Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars waited seven agonizing months to play another meaningful game at EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) celebrates his touchdown catch. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken looks on. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/12/jaguars-open-season-playoff-aspirations-rebuilding-browns/stories/20260912026 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/12/jaguars-open-season-playoff-aspirations-rebuilding-browns/stories/20260912026#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/09/12/jaguars-open-season-playoff-aspirations-rebuilding-browns/stories/20260912026 JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars return many of the same players, all the same coaches, and pretty much the same approach on both sides of the ball. Buffalo Bills defensive lineman DeWayne Carter (90) tips a pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Aug. 22 in Cleveland. Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 15 in New Orleans. Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter smiles before an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 21 in Jacksonville, Fla. Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken watches from the sideline during a game against the New England Patriots on Aug. 27 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/27/gabriel-green-state-cases-in-browns-preseason-victory/stories/20260828070 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/27/gabriel-green-state-cases-in-browns-preseason-victory/stories/20260828070#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:49:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/27/gabriel-green-state-cases-in-browns-preseason-victory/stories/20260828070 CLEVELAND — Dillon Gabriel threw three touchdown passes — two to Luke Floriea — and Taylen Green directed a 98-yard touchdown drive to help the Cleveland Browns beat the New England Patriots 37-13 on Thursday night in the final preseason game for both teams. Cleveland’s Easton Mascarenas-Arnold intercepts a pass against New England during the first half Thursday. New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) catches a pass for a touchdown as Cleveland Browns defensive back D'Angelo Ross (20) defends during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 27. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke Floriea (81) celebrates with Raheim Sanders (35) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots Aug. 27. Cleveland Browns quarterback Taylen Green runs for a gain against the New England Patriots during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 27. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/25/deshaun-watson-named-cleveland-browns-starting-quarterback-over-shedeur-sanders-1-1/stories/20260825077 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/25/deshaun-watson-named-cleveland-browns-starting-quarterback-over-shedeur-sanders-1-1/stories/20260825077#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:54:21 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/25/deshaun-watson-named-cleveland-browns-starting-quarterback-over-shedeur-sanders-1-1/stories/20260825077 BEREA, Ohio — Not many thought Deshaun Watson had a chance of reclaiming the starting quarterback job with the Cleveland Browns over the past 22 months. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks at a press conference after an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills Aug. 22 in Cleveland. Buffalo Bills defensive lineman DeWayne Carter (90) tips a pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Aug. 22 in Cleveland. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Aug. 22 in Cleveland. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/23/briggs-real-disrespect-isnt-fans-booing-watson-its-the-browns-again/stories/20260823098 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/23/briggs-real-disrespect-isnt-fans-booing-watson-its-the-browns-again/stories/20260823098#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:54:25 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/23/briggs-real-disrespect-isnt-fans-booing-watson-its-the-browns-again/stories/20260823098 First things first, let us understate the obvious: neither Deshaun Watson nor Shedeur Sanders is an especially inspiring choice at quarterback. Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) enter the field to warm up before a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/11/browns-rookie-spencer-fano-nails-down-starting-left-tackle-job-after-scuffle-with-jared-verse/stories/20260811082 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/11/browns-rookie-spencer-fano-nails-down-starting-left-tackle-job-after-scuffle-with-jared-verse/stories/20260811082#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:20 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/08/11/browns-rookie-spencer-fano-nails-down-starting-left-tackle-job-after-scuffle-with-jared-verse/stories/20260811082 BEREA, Ohio — Fights or scuffles during NFL training camps are widely discouraged and rarely benefit anyone. Cleveland Browns' Spencer Fano shouts during an NFL football training camp Aug. 1 in Berea, Ohio. Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Spencer Fano (55) and defensive end Jared Verse (8) participate during the team's NFL football training camp, Aug. 10, in Berea, Ohio. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) carries as cornerback Tre Avery (11) defends during the team's NFL football training camp, Aug. 10 in Berea, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/07/28/browns-ward-becomes-nfl-highest-paid-db-2-year-62-2-million-extension/stories/20260728123 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/07/28/browns-ward-becomes-nfl-highest-paid-db-2-year-62-2-million-extension/stories/20260728123#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:30:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/07/28/browns-ward-becomes-nfl-highest-paid-db-2-year-62-2-million-extension/stories/20260728123 CLEVELAND — Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year extension with the Cleveland Browns that will make him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 4.