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DENVER (AP) — Cleveland quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was evaluated for a head injury Sunday after he took a hard hit from Denver linebacker Baron Browning in the third quarter against the Broncos. Thompson-Robinson was hit just below his chin as he released a pass. Cleveland has already lost starting QB Deshaun Watson to a season-ending shoulder injury. The Browns were trailing 17-12 and facing a third-and-12 at their own 23-yard line with 22 seconds left in the third quarter when Thompson-Robinson was hurt. He was looking for an open receiver when Browning closed in and planted his shoulder in Thompson-Robinson's upper chest.

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☆ NFL roundup: Lions storm back in fourth, stun Bears
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Jared Goff, who threw a season-high three interceptions, engineered two fourth-quarter scoring drives and finished with 236 yards passing and two touchdowns for Detroit (8-2). Wilson completed 27 of 35 passes for 259 yards in the Broncos' fourth consecutive victory. Joshua Dobbs completed 20 of 32 passes for 221 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Minnesota (6-5). Giants 31, Commanders 19Tommy DeVito threw three touchdown passes and the New York defense forced six turnovers in a victory over Washington in Landover, Md. Bills 32, Jets 6Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Buffalo avenged a Week 1 loss to New York with a victory in Orchard Park.

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☆ NFL Week 11: Kelce brothers to play against each other for first time since Super Bowl
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

The Week 11 action concludes with the biggest game of the week – a Kelce vs. Kelce Super Bowl rematch. Jason Kelce’s Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Kansas City to take on Travis Kelce’s Chiefs in one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the season – a Super Bowl LVII rematch and a potential Super Bowl LVIII preview. “I don’t need the Super Bowl to motivate me to beat my brother, or Andy Reid. I know what it takes now to be an NFL quarterback and not just be a college quarterback being in the NFL,” Thompson-Robinson told reporters. Australia: NFL+, ESPN, 7PlusBrazil: NFL+, ESPNCanada: NFL+, CTV, TSN, RDSGermany: NFL+, ProSieben MAXX, DAZNMexico: NFL+, TUDN, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sky SportsUK: NFL+, Sky Sports, ITV, Channel 5US: NFL+, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, Amazon Prime

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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are signing former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Joe Flacco to their practice squad, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Sunday night. The addition of Flacco bolsters Cleveland's quarterback depth after Deshaun Watson was lost for the season with a shoulder fracture. The 38-year-old Flacco will give the Browns an established backup as well as a mentor for Thompson-Robinson, who went 24 of 43 for 165 yards and an interception against the Steelers. Political Cartoons View All 1256 ImagesFlacco, who played for the New York Jets last season, has thrown for 42,320 yards and 232 touchdowns in his career. Last season, Flacco threw four TD passes as the Jets rallied in the final minutes to stun the Browns.

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BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson hurt an ankle and lost one of his top targets to a more severe injury. Jackson threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter — one of which came thanks to a fortuitous carom — and the Ravens beat Cincinnati 34-20 on Thursday night after the Bengals lost Joe Burrow to a wrist injury. Burrow left in the second quarter after throwing a touchdown pass and wasn't able to return. “That's like receiver one sometimes.”Ravens coach John Harbaugh announced after the game that Andrews' injury appears to be season-ending. Cincinnati won the division the past two years, when late-season injuries kept Jackson off the field for the Ravens.

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will miss the rest of his second season in Cleveland with a fracture in his throwing shoulder, an injury that came in his best performance since joining the team following a controversial trade. Watson will undergo surgery to repair a non-displaced fracture in his right shoulder, which happened Sunday when he was hit in the first quarter at Baltimore. Now, Watson will have to work his way back from a shoulder injury with just three seasons left on his deal. Watson missed time earlier this season with a strained rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder, and it's not yet known if that injury contributed to the fracture. Coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to go with Walker the rest of the way, but the Browns could consider signing a veteran free agent.

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☆ Browns QB Watson to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws on the run during the second halfagainst the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNov 15 (Reuters) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will undergo season-ending surgery on a broken bone in his throwing shoulder, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Wednesday in a move that deals a major blow to their playoff hopes. Watson had an MRI on Monday that revealed he had a displaced fracture to the glenoid in his right shoulder and team doctors determined he required immediate surgery to avoid further structural damage, the Browns said in a statement. According to the Browns, the 28-year-old Watson is expected to make a full recovery in time for the 2024 NFL season. Another MRI on Monday revealed Watson also suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Ravens game.

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☆ NFL roundup: Patriots shock Bills for Bill Belichick's 300th win
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

The Ravens racked up 355 yards before the break, including 255 passing yards by Jackson. Mark Andrews caught a pair of touchdown passes for Baltimore (5-2). Giants 14, Commanders 7Tyrod Taylor tossed two touchdown passes and the defense held firm as New York earned a win over Washington in East Rutherford, N.J. Seahawks 20, Cardinals 10Geno Smith threw touchdown passes to rookies Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo in the first half and Seattle held on to defeat visiting Arizona. Justin Herbert completed 17 of 30 passes for 259 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions for the Chargers (2-4).

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Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. In a week filled with road favorites — six total — Pro Picks likes a road underdog. 49ERS, 23-17Last week: Straight up: 11-4. Against spread: 4-2. Against spread: 5-1.

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☆ NFL roundup: Browns ruin 49ers' perfect season thanks to late FG
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had 280 yards passing -- including 131 to A.J. The Panthers (0-6) remain the only winless team in the NFL despite going to the second quarter with a 14-0 lead. Commanders 24, Falcons 16Behind Sam Howell's three touchdown passes and key interceptions by Kendall Fuller and Benjamin St-Juste, visiting Washington earned a win over Atlanta. Christian Kirk and Brenton Strange caught touchdown passes as Jacksonville (4-2) moved into first place in the AFC South. The Lions' top rusher, David Montgomery, suffered a rib injury in the second quarter and did not return.

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☆ Week 6 2023 NFL Sunday: No undefeated teams left in NFL and Bills survive scare
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger, those two teams were the only ones ever to go undefeated during the regular season. Jets stun Eagles for Philly’s first defeatThe New York Jets had been down on their luck and the Philadelphia Eagles were undefeated and slowly improving after a slow start. Jets head coach Robert Saleh was blunt in his assessment after the game about the impact his defense was having on opposition teams. Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesBills survive scareIt wasn’t convincing, but the Buffalo Bills maintained their strong start to the season with a narrow 14-9 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. “It’s an ugly win, but it counts the same as a pretty win,” Bills star Allen told NBC’s Melissa Stark after the game.

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☆ Browns hang on to hand 49ers first loss of season
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

October 15 - Dustin Hopkins kicked a go-ahead, 29-yard field goal with 1:40 left in the game and the host Cleveland Browns spoiled the San Francisco 49ers' chance at a perfect season with a 19-17 victory on Sunday afternoon. Jordan Mason had put the 49ers ahead 17-13 when he rushed for an 8-yard touchdown with 10:58 remaining. The 49ers also lost wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who exited the contest in the first quarter due to a shoulder injury. Brandon Aiyuk had four catches for 76 yards for San Francisco, which was held to 215 yards of total offense. San Francisco moved 84 yards in just five plays on the game's opening drive, taking a 7-0 lead when Purdy found McCaffrey for a 13-yard touchdown.

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Walker will start in place of injured Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Sunday when Cleveland hosts the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. Watson didn't practice all week and was officially ruled out Friday by the Browns. Walker went 4-3 in seven starts over the past three seasons for the Carolina Panthers. After Watson sat out two weeks ago, the Browns were confident he'd be back on the field following their bye. Political Cartoons View All 1209 ImagesThe team has maintained Watson did not suffer any tears and that his shoulder is structurally intact.

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson Not Practicing Again With Injury; Signs Point to Him Sitting Against 49ersBrowns quarterback Deshaun Watson still isn't practicing and it's starting to look as if he won't play Sunday against San Francisco

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☆ NFL roundup: Puka Nacua, Rams outlast Colts in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

The Rams went 75 yards on their overtime drive with Nacua scoring his first career TD on a third-down play. Kyren Williams scored two first-quarter touchdowns and had 103 yards on 25 carries for the Rams (2-2). Tua Tagovailoa threw for 282 yards, one touchdown and one interception on 25-for-35 passing for the Dolphins (3-1). Buccaneers 26, Saints 9Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay defense did not allow a touchdown in a win against host New Orleans. Josh Dobbs completed 28 of 41 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns, both to Michael Wilson, for the Cardinals (1-3).

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku suffered burns to his face and arm in an accident at home while lighting a fire pit. Njoku was added to the injury report on Saturday and listed as questionable for Sunday's home game against the Baltimore Ravens. However, his agent Malki Kawa, posted on social media that the 27-year-old tight end “is OK.” Kawa thanked “everyone for reaching out.”Njoku, who is in his seventh season with Cleveland, has 10 catches for 92 yards this season. Njoku's injury further complicates things for the Browns (2-1), who could be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson against the Ravens. The Browns elevated tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad in case Njoku is inactive.

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Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. ___The Detroit Lions are going back to Lambeau Field for the first time since ending Aaron Rodgers’ career in Green Bay. The Jets (1-2) refused to upgrade at QB after losing Aaron Rodgers and their season is in danger of spiraling. GIANTS, 23-20Last week: Straight up: 12-4. Against spread: 1-2.

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☆ NFL roundup: Dolphins score 70 points in routing Broncos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Russell Wilson completed 23 of 38 passes for 306 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Broncos (0-3), who lost three turnovers. Justin Herbert completed 40 of 47 passes for 405 yards and three touchdowns for the Chargers (1-2). Kirk Cousins completed 32 of 50 passes for 367 yards, three touchdowns and an interception for Minnesota (0-3). Desmond Ridder, under constant pressure from the Lions defense, completed 21 of 38 passes for 201 yards. Trevor Lawrence completed 27 of 40 passes for 279 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Jaguars.

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Fourteen NFL teams are 1-1 and Pro Picks also has an even record through two weeks. Pro Picks doesn’t expect a Giants team that has been outclassed in six of eight quarters to keep it close. Looking at the 49ers to kick off a big week for favorites around the league. Against spread: 0-2. Against spread: 2-0.

Persons: Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, Barkley, FanDuel, Josh Allen, Sam Howell, Brandon Staley’s, Cousins, Bill Belichick, Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J ., Lamar Jackson, Anthony Richardson, Ryan Kelly, Bijan Robinson, Dak Prescott, Sean Payton can’t, Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa, Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, Bryce Young, Geno Smith, Deshaun Watson, Nick Chubb, Jim Schwartz, Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr, Jordan Love, haven’t, Baker Mayfield, Tom Brady, Joe Burrow’s, ___ Organizations: NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Niners, NFC, New York Giants, Giants, Arizona, 49ers, 49ERS, BUFFALO AT WASHINGTON Line, Bills, Buffalo, BEST BET, PITTSBURGH, LAS VEGAS, Steelers, The Raiders, ANGELES CHARGERS, MINNESOTA, Chargers, Vikings, VIKINGS, JETS Line, Patriots, Jets, PATRIOTS, HOUSTON AT JACKSONVILLE Line, Jaguars, JAGUARS, INDIANAPOLIS, BALTIMORE, Ravens, Pro Bowl, Colts, RAVENS, ATLANTA AT DETROIT, Falcons, Lions, LIONS, DALLAS AT ARIZONA Line, Cowboys, New York, woeful Cardinals, COWBOYS, DENVER, MIAMI Line, Dolphins, Broncos, DOLPHINS, CHICAGO, KANSAS CITY, Chiefs, Super Bowl, The Bears, CHIEFS, CAROLINA, SEATTLE Line, Panthers, Seahawks, Detroit . SEAHAWKS, TENNESSEE AT CLEVELAND Line, Browns, BROWNS, Packers, PACKERS, PHILADELPHIA, TAMPA BAY, Eagles, Buccaneers, Bucs, EAGLES, ANGELES RAMS, CINCINNATI Line, Rams, Bengals, AFC, BENGALS Locations: Francisco, New York, Minnesota, New England, QB C.J . Stroud, Cincinnati, KANSAS

Cleveland allowed an opponent to score two defensive touchdowns for the first time since Pittsburgh did it on Oct. 16, 1983. The Browns played most of the final three quarters without Chubb, who was carted off the field with what appeared to be his second major left knee injury. Chubb took a handoff from Watson early in the second quarter and reached the Pittsburgh 3 when Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick dove at Chubb's legs. The Browns beat the host Steelers in the playoffs after the 2020 season. Steelers: At Las Vegas (1-1) next Sunday, when they will try to beat the Raiders on the road for the first time since 1995.

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1 wide receiver Amari Cooper injured his groin late in Saturday's practice and is questionable for Monday night's game at Pittsburgh. Coach Kevin Stefanski didn't have much information on Cooper, who underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury during the offseason. Cooper was on the field during the portion of practice open to the media. Stefanski said Cooper was taken inside for treatment by trainers before practice ended. He returned to practice this week for the first time since Sept. 6.

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☆ Week 1 NFL Sunday: Cleveland Browns dominate Cincinnati Bengals, Packers win and rest of day’s results
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

After Thursday’s shocking season opener, Sunday saw the bulk of NFL franchises take to the field for the first time. Browns dominate Bengals, 24-3Coined the ‘Battle of Ohio,’ clashes between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals have always been tempestuous. However, on Sunday, the 100th encounter between the two franchises was far from that, with the Browns thrashing the Bengals 24-3. “It’s frustrating because I called they ass elves and we just lost to some elves,” said Chase of the Browns. “They’re a good team.

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☆ NFL week 1: Everything you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Bengals @ BrownsAn Ohio derby on the opening weekend of the new season is a treat for all NFL fans, especially with expectations for both teams so high. The Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants have had many battles for the ages over the years and is one of the most heated rivalries across the league. Dalton Schultz of the Dallas Cowboys scores a touchdown during the second half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. Bills @ JetsArguably the game of the first week is its final one, with the Buffalo Bills traveling to face the New York Jets. Mosley of the New York Jets defends in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on December 11, 2022.

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☆ Factbox: List of U.S. Open men's singles champions
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

NFL category · September 10, 2023Deshaun Watson ran for a score and threw for another as the Cleveland Browns beat the visiting Cincinnati Bengals 24-3 on Sunday in a steady rain in both teams' season opener.

Persons: Deshaun Watson Organizations: NFL, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the deal. The market for quarterbacks was set for Burrow in late July when Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert agreed to a five-year, $262.5 million extension. Herbert’s total value and $52.5 million average per season surpassed the $260 million, five-year extension ($52 million average) that Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson signed in April. Deshaun Watson agreed to a fully guaranteed $230 million deal with Cleveland in 2022. Bengals owner Mike Brown said a year ago that the team had begun restructuring finances in order secure a long-term deal for Burrow.

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