Author: Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowler Nick Chubb is a man of few words, but he enjoys talking about Batman and how “The Dark Knight Rises” motivated him.

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith: “There’s no off button for” JC Tretter, who’s juggling union president duties with starting for the Browns.

The Cleveland Browns will have star defensive end Myles Garrett back after he missed the last two games while on the COVID-19 reserve list.

As of Wednesday, only two NFL teams had more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list than the Browns. Cleveland announced another positive case Thursday.

The Browns were forced to close their headquarters in Berea for the second consecutive day because of a positive COVID-19 test result.

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will return to practice Wednesday after landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list, where he was placed Sunday.

Odell Beckham Jr. was cleared to rejoin the Browns after his negative COVID-19 test, and he’s expected to play against the Steelers on Sunday.

Odell Beckham Jr. hasn’t tested positive for COVID-19, coach Kevin Stefanski said. The Browns will learn the result of Beckham’s latest test Friday.

The Cleveland Browns will be without their Pro Bowl running back for some time as Nick Chubb heads to injured reserve with a knee ailment.