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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Ben Donahue
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Over 25 years of experience in sports including coach, athletic director, game day operations, media relations, football operations, and scout. Ben currently writes for Browns Nation as well as profootballhistory.com. His first book, The Rise of Washington State University Football: The Erickson and Price Years is available through Arcadia Publishing. To read more of Ben’s work, head to donahuesports on Twitter.
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Former Browns Player Signs With AFC East Team

Former Cleveland Browns defender Perrion Winfrey Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Browns Defender Speaks On Team's Next Challenge

Cleveland Browns defender Juan Thornhill Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Browns Defense Had Historical Performance Against Cardinals

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after recovering a fumble forced by Shelby Harris #93 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Browns Legend Opens Up On Health Issues From His Football Career

Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Gets Honest About 'Missed Opportunity' Against Seattle

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the sidelines during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Analyst Links Browns With Star WR

browns helmets Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
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Reporter Notes Browns Hosted A Series Of RBs Before Latest Signing

Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Benny Snell Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
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Former Coach Reveals His Involvement In Browns Drafting Denzel Ward

A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Purchases Minority Stake In NBA Franchise

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after his team's 19-17 win against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Former NFL Player Questions Deshaun Watson's Injury

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Insider Notes Dustin Hopkins Made History Sunday

Corey Bojorquez #13 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Dustin Hopkins #7 of the Cleveland Browns after Hopkins' go ahead field goal during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Made NFL History Against Colts

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts as he leaves the field after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Praises 'Disruptive' Browns Defender

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Stephen A. Smith Makes Strong Claim On Deshaun Watson's Season

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Browns Defense Is At Least Top-5 In Four Major NFL Categories

Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Analyst Makes Strong Statement After Browns' Upset Win Over 49ers

Mike Ford #28 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after his team's 19-17 against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Shares His Thoughts On Browns Playing 49ers

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Former Player Claims 49ers Game Will Be 'Personal' For Browns

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
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Reporter Notes Myles Garrett Can Make Browns History This Sunday

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Had Shocking Admission About His Start

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns talks to Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Browns Analyst Makes A Wild Suggestion For HC Next Season

A blimp flies over prior to a game between Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Shawn Porter Reveals His Thoughts On Deshaun Watson

Shawn Porter prepares for the start of a welterweight title fight against WBO champion Terence Crawford at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Browns Defender Discusses Myles Garrett's Latest Injury Scare

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a sack during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Analyst Raves About 1 Browns Position Group After Ravens Game

The helmet of Christian Yount #57 of the Cleveland Browns sits on the turf before the start of the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Ravens Are Making Notable Signing Ahead Of Browns Game

A detail of a Baltimore Ravens helmet prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Makes Big Projection For Browns Against Lamar Jackson

Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Graphic Shows Myles Garrett's Efficiency At Creating Pressure

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Global Music Superstar Admits To Being A Browns Fan

A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

Reporter Notes Browns Could 'Get Out' Of Deshaun Watson’s Contract

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against Kwon Alexander #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Daily News

NFL Fines Deshaun Watson For 3 Violations Against Steelers

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Former Cleveland Browns defender Perrion Winfrey
Daily News

Former Browns Player Signs With AFC East Team

  It’s a given every year in the NFL that an athlete selected in the draft may not sti... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Cleveland Browns defender Juan Thornhill
Daily News

Browns Defender Speaks On Team's Next Challenge

  On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns decimated the Arizona Cardinals 27-0. It marked the... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after recovering a fumble forced by Shelby Harris #93 of the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Defense Had Historical Performance Against Cardinals

  On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns displayed one of the most dominating performances in r... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Daily News

Browns Legend Opens Up On Health Issues From His Football Career

  Bernie Kosar has been a Cleveland Browns legend since he first suited up for the franc... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the sidelines during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Gets Honest About 'Missed Opportunity' Against Seattle

  On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns dropped a close game in Seattle, 24-20. At one poin... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
browns helmets
Daily News

Analyst Links Browns With Star WR

  The NFL trade deadline is on Halloween and the rumors are just as weird and spooky as... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Benny Snell
Daily News

Reporter Notes Browns Hosted A Series Of RBs Before Latest Signing

  Injuries are a part of NFL football life, and the Cleveland Browns are no exception.... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21.
Daily News

Former Coach Reveals His Involvement In Browns Drafting Denzel Ward

  In the past year, the Cleveland Browns' defense has improved by leaps and bounds. T... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after his team's 19-17 win against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Purchases Minority Stake In NBA Franchise

  For the past several years, Myles Garrett has been one of the most dominant players in... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Former NFL Player Questions Deshaun Watson's Injury

  The Cleveland Browns are 4-2 and have pulled out some close wins despite not having th... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Corey Bojorquez #13 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates with Dustin Hopkins #7 of the Cleveland Browns after Hopkins' go ahead field goal during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Insider Notes Dustin Hopkins Made History Sunday

  For the past several years, the Cleveland Browns have cycled through kickers looking f... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts as he leaves the field after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Made NFL History Against Colts

  On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns scored a late touchdown to squeak past the Indianapoli... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on against the Baltimore Ravens in the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Praises 'Disruptive' Browns Defender

  In the past couple of years, the Cleveland Browns have had several variations of inter... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson
Daily News

Stephen A. Smith Makes Strong Claim On Deshaun Watson's Season

  With their upset victory over the San Francisco 49ers this past weekend, the Cleveland... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Defense Is At Least Top-5 In Four Major NFL Categories

  Against all odds, the Cleveland Browns upended the previously unbeaten San Francisco 4... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Mike Ford #28 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after his team's 19-17 against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Analyst Makes Strong Statement After Browns' Upset Win Over 49ers

  On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns defeated the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers,... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Shares His Thoughts On Browns Playing 49ers

  The Cleveland Browns take on a very good and undefeated San Francisco 49ers team this... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski
Daily News

Former Player Claims 49ers Game Will Be 'Personal' For Browns

  This Sunday, the Cleveland Browns square off against the undefeated San Francisco 49er... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts during the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Reporter Notes Myles Garrett Can Make Browns History This Sunday

  Ever since becoming a Cleveland Brown in 2017, defensive end Myles Garrett has proven... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns talks to Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Had Shocking Admission About His Start

  Ever since the Cleveland Browns were throttled by the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4, the... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
A blimp flies over prior to a game between Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Analyst Makes A Wild Suggestion For HC Next Season

  While the Cleveland Browns spent last week resting and recuperating, the New England P... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Shawn Porter prepares for the start of a welterweight title fight against WBO champion Terence Crawford at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 20, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Daily News

Shawn Porter Reveals His Thoughts On Deshaun Watson

  As long as there has been football, coaches have preached to their athletes to “prac... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a sack during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Defender Discusses Myles Garrett's Latest Injury Scare

  This past Sunday, the Cleveland Browns lost to division-rival Baltimore, 28-3. The... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
The helmet of Christian Yount #57 of the Cleveland Browns sits on the turf before the start of the Browns and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 24, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Daily News

Analyst Raves About 1 Browns Position Group After Ravens Game

  The Cleveland Browns came back down to terra firma on Sunday after their humiliating 2... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
A detail of a Baltimore Ravens helmet prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Daily News

Ravens Are Making Notable Signing Ahead Of Browns Game

  The Baltimore Ravens have been hit hard by injuries in 2023 and the team added five mo... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Daily News

Tony Rizzo Makes Big Projection For Browns Against Lamar Jackson

  The Cleveland Browns defense hasn’t given fans much to cheer about the past few seas... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals is sacked by Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Graphic Shows Myles Garrett's Efficiency At Creating Pressure

  The Cleveland Browns are currently 2-1 and the primary reason is because of their defe... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet lays in the end zone before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 21, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Ravens defeat the Browns 23-21.
Daily News

Global Music Superstar Admits To Being A Browns Fan

  After their dominating victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, the Cleveland Brow... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against Kwon Alexander #54 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

Reporter Notes Browns Could 'Get Out' Of Deshaun Watson’s Contract

  On Saturday, word spread around the sports world that Cleveland Browns quarterback Des... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Daily News

NFL Fines Deshaun Watson For 3 Violations Against Steelers

  Through the first two weeks of the 2023 season, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun W... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago

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