http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:37:15 GMT en-us hourly 1 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. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/09/joel-bitonio-announces-retirement-after-12-seasons-all-with-the-cleveland-browns/stories/20260609085 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/09/joel-bitonio-announces-retirement-after-12-seasons-all-with-the-cleveland-browns/stories/20260609085#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:51:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/09/joel-bitonio-announces-retirement-after-12-seasons-all-with-the-cleveland-browns/stories/20260609085 BEREA, Ohio — Joel Bitonio announced his retirement on Tuesday after 12 seasons with the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Jan. 4 in Cincinnati. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/02/garrett-moves-9-seasons-cleveland-browns-problems-remain/stories/20260602104 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/02/garrett-moves-9-seasons-cleveland-browns-problems-remain/stories/20260602104#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:55:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/02/garrett-moves-9-seasons-cleveland-browns-problems-remain/stories/20260602104 CLEVELAND — Myles Garrett indicated when he signed a record-breaking contract extension last year that money would not ease the disappointment of not contending for a playoff spot. Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates with fans after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Jan. 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/01/browns-trading-2-time-ap-defensive-player-of-the-year-myles-garrett-to-rams/stories/20260601068 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/01/browns-trading-2-time-ap-defensive-player-of-the-year-myles-garrett-to-rams/stories/20260601068#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:26:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/06/01/browns-trading-2-time-ap-defensive-player-of-the-year-myles-garrett-to-rams/stories/20260601068 The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move told The Associated Press on Monday. This photo combination shows Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, in Cincinnati, Jan. 4, 2026, and Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse, Jan. 4, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/14/nfl-schedule-release-super-bowl-rematch-leads-season/stories/20260515072 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/14/nfl-schedule-release-super-bowl-rematch-leads-season/stories/20260515072#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:25:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/14/nfl-schedule-release-super-bowl-rematch-leads-season/stories/20260515072 NEW YORK — The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch. Fireworks go off at the halftime during the international friendly soccer match between Mexico and Portugal at the Estadio Barnorte in Mexico City on March 28. A member of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, Calif. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/06/browns-owners-dee-and-jimmy-haslam-donate-12-5-million-toward-blood-cancer/stories/20260506096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/06/browns-owners-dee-and-jimmy-haslam-donate-12-5-million-toward-blood-cancer/stories/20260506096#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/06/browns-owners-dee-and-jimmy-haslam-donate-12-5-million-toward-blood-cancer/stories/20260506096 CLEVELAND — Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam have donated $12.5 million toward blood cancer research and treatment. Dee Haslam, one of the principal owners of the Cleveland Browns, speaks during groundbreaking ceremonies for the team's new stadium in Brook Park, Ohio on April 30. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/03/briggs-heaven-help-browns-time-move-on-washed-up-deshaun-watson/stories/20260503125 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/03/briggs-heaven-help-browns-time-move-on-washed-up-deshaun-watson/stories/20260503125#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 21:50:37 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/03/briggs-heaven-help-browns-time-move-on-washed-up-deshaun-watson/stories/20260503125 You know that moment in a horror movie where the antihero sits up one more time after everyone thinks it’s over? Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson took part in last month's team minicamp in Berea, Ohio. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/01/haslam-breaks-ground-browns-2-4b-domed-stadium-open-2029/stories/20260501097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/01/haslam-breaks-ground-browns-2-4b-domed-stadium-open-2029/stories/20260501097#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 17:23:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/browns/2026/05/01/haslam-breaks-ground-browns-2-4b-domed-stadium-open-2029/stories/20260501097 BROOK PARK, Ohio — Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family marked a significant milestone on Thursday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new domed stadium scheduled to open for the 2029 season. Jimmy Haslam, left, one of the principal owners of the Cleveland Browns, talks with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, right, before groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Browns stadium in Brook Park, Ohio on, April 30. Executives of the Haslam Sports Management Group, from left, Dave Jenkins, JW Johnson and Whitney Haslam Johnson speak during a panel discussion during groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park, Ohio. A model of the new Cleveland Browns stadium, minus the dome, is displayed before groundbreaking ceremonies in Brook Park, Ohio. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, left, and his wife, Frances Struewing, right, pose for a photo with former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar, center, before groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Browns stadium in Brook Park, Ohio. Dee Haslam, one of the principal owners of the Cleveland Browns, speaks during groundbreaking ceremonies for the the team's new stadium in Brook Park, Ohio.