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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 Coordinator Set To Become Interim HC

Former Cleveland Browns coach Chris Tabor Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
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Reporter Notes Deshaun Watson's Numbers 1 Year After Making His Browns Debut

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
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Browns Announce 3 Roster Moves Ahead Of Broncos Game

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
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Browns Rule Out 2 Veterans For Broncos Game

browns helmet Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
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Myles Garrett Leads The NFL In Major Defensive Stat

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
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The Browns Worked Out Another Offensive Player Friday

A Cleveland Browns helmet on the field prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 38-14. Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
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Browns Plan To Work Out A Receiver On Friday

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
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ESPN Updates Browns' Chances To Make The Playoffs After Ravens Game

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
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Fans Are Remembering Bill Belichick, Bernie Kosar Moment Today

Former Cleveland Browns QB Bernie Kosar Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
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Former Browns Player Signs With AFC East Team

Former Cleveland Browns defender Perrion Winfrey Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
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Browns Defender Speaks On Team's Next Challenge

Cleveland Browns defender Juan Thornhill Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
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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 • 11 months ago
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Browns Legend Opens Up On Health Issues From His Football Career

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
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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 • 11 months ago
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Analyst Links Browns With Star WR

browns helmets Ben Donahue • 11 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 • 11 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 • 11 months ago
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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 • 11 months ago
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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 • 11 months ago
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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 • 12 months ago
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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 • 12 months ago
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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 • 12 months ago
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Stephen A. Smith Makes Strong Claim On Deshaun Watson's Season

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson Ben Donahue • 12 months ago
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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 • 12 months ago
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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 • 12 months ago
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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 • 12 months ago
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Former Player Claims 49ers Game Will Be 'Personal' For Browns

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski Ben Donahue • 12 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 • 12 months ago
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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 • 12 months ago
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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 • 12 months ago
Former Cleveland Browns coach Chris Tabor
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Former Browns Coordinator Set To Become Interim HC

  It’s that time of year again in the NFL. Teams with coaches on the hot seat are g... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson
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Reporter Notes Deshaun Watson's Numbers 1 Year After Making His Browns Debut

  After Sunday’s loss to the Denver Broncos, the Cleveland Browns sit at 7-4 with a so... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk
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Browns Announce 3 Roster Moves Ahead Of Broncos Game

  The Cleveland Browns face the suddenly hot Denver Broncos on Sunday and continue to ma... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
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Browns Rule Out 2 Veterans For Broncos Game

  This Sunday the Cleveland Browns are in Denver to meet the Broncos. Denver is on a... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play during the first half in the game against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Myles Garrett Leads The NFL In Major Defensive Stat

  Benjamin Franklin once said that there are only two certainties in life, death and tax... Ben Donahue • 10 months ago
A Cleveland Browns helmet on the field prior to the National Football League game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns on October 14, 2018, at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Los Angeles defeated Cleveland 38-14.
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The Browns Worked Out Another Offensive Player Friday

  The work of NFL front office personnel is never done and that is certainly the case wi... Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Browns Plan To Work Out A Receiver On Friday

  Amid the upheaval this week of the Cleveland Browns losing Deshaun Watson for the year... Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II
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ESPN Updates Browns' Chances To Make The Playoffs After Ravens Game

  On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns showed tremendous grit and resilience in coming back t... Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
Former Cleveland Browns QB Bernie Kosar
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Fans Are Remembering Bill Belichick, Bernie Kosar Moment Today

  Cleveland Browns' history is filled with spectacular highs and agonizing lows. The... Ben Donahue • 11 months ago
Former Cleveland Browns defender Perrion Winfrey
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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 • 11 months ago
Cleveland Browns defender Juan Thornhill
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Browns Defender Speaks On Team's Next Challenge

  On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns decimated the Arizona Cardinals 27-0. It marked the... Ben Donahue • 11 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 • 11 months ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 18: A general view of Brownie the Elf painted on the field before the game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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 • 11 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.
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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 • 11 months ago
browns helmets
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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 • 11 months ago
Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Benny Snell
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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 • 11 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.
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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 • 11 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.
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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 • 11 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.
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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 • 11 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.
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Insider Notes Dustin Hopkins Made History Sunday

  For the past several years, the Cleveland Browns have cycled through kickers looking f... Ben Donahue • 12 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.
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Myles Garrett Made NFL History Against Colts

  On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns scored a late touchdown to squeak past the Indianapoli... Ben Donahue • 12 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 • 12 months ago
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson
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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 • 12 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 • 12 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 • 12 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 • 12 months ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski
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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 • 12 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.
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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 • 12 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 • 12 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.
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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 • 12 months ago


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