Author: Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal

Defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson had been due to make $11 million this year until the Cleveland Browns released him Friday.

Cleveland Browns players say they proved last year they’ll be ready to compete without an in-person offseason conditioning program.

After signing with the Cleveland Browns, Jadeveon Clowney said injuries have been a factor his entire NFL career but added he’s feeling great now.

Baker Mayfield has been a good friend of a Browns fan since 2014. Joe Palange is a former college football player who schooled the QB on Cleveland.

A Browns spokesman said the team is aware of the incident involving Jedrick Wills and Rashard Higgins, and will handle the matter appropriately.

The Browns announced Tuesday coach Kevin Stefanski has tested positive for COVID-19 along with two members of coaching staff and two players.

Baker Mayfield’s teammates say he is locked in as he tries to rebound from a loss to the New York Jets and prepare for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Two more Browns players and a member of the Falcons tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the closure of both team facilities.

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett hit Steelers backup Mason Rudolph over the head with the quarterback’s helmet last season.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said he’s hopeful starting guard Wyatt Teller (ankle) will return to practice Wednesday. Teller has missed the past two games.