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Pat Opperman retired from real life to write about the Cleveland Browns and other matters of unflappable faith. He's observed the NFL for a lot of years. Maybe a few too many.
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Week 13 Game Prediction: Browns At Rams

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 05: Fans look on during the first half of the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 21 hours ago
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Myles Garrett Has Unique Explanation To His Fast Recovery

Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 21 hours ago
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Kevin Stefanski Makes His Thoughts Clear On Joe Flacco

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski walks the sidelines during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat Opperman • 22 hours ago
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Analyst Says Browns Will Miss A Cornerback More Than Garrett

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward Pat Opperman • 2 days ago
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Greg Newsome II Shares His Thoughts On Matthew Stafford

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II Pat Opperman • 3 days ago
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NBA Legend Paid A Visit To Browns Before Practice

cleveland browns helmet Pat Opperman • 3 days ago
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Former NFL Player Gives Big Reason Why Browns Signed Joe Flacco

Joe Flacco #19 of the New York Jets warms up at Lambeau Field on October 16, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Pat Opperman • 3 days ago
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Confirms QB Plans For Rams Game

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns calls plays in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. ( Pat Opperman • 4 days ago
Daily News

Browns Reporter Has Joe Flacco Suggestion For Rams Game

DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 26: Joe Flacco of the Cleveland Browns looks on in the fourth quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on November 26, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Pat Opperman • 4 days ago
Daily News

Denzel Ward Receives Unique Pro Football HOF Honor

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 05: Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns intercepts a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 4 days ago
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Insider Claims Browns Feel 'Comfortable' Playing 16-Year Veteran QB This Week

Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco Pat Opperman • 6 days ago
Browns Trivia

Graphic Shows Browns' Playoffs Hopes Are Still Alive

Cleveland Browns Pat Opperman • 6 days ago
Daily News

Myles Garrett Sounds The Alarm With Another Injury

Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett Pat Opperman • 7 days ago
Daily News

Studs And Duds From The Browns' Loss To The Broncos

Cleveland Browns defender Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Pat Opperman • 7 days ago
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Week 12 NFL Predictions: Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome Pat Opperman • 1 week ago
Daily News

Reporter Notes Expectations For Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 1 week ago
Daily News

Analyst Notes Concerning Browns Stat Prior To Broncos Game

Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. Pat Opperman • 1 week ago
Daily News

Browns Analyst Has A Message For Fans On Expectations

Ronnie Hickman #33, Martin Emerson Jr. #23, and Greg Newsome II #0 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate with fans after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
Daily News

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Shares His Thoughts On Joe Flacco

Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
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Browns Defender Sends Strong Message After Big Win Over Steelers

Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball while being tackled by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 and Ronnie Hickman #33 of the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
Daily News

Numbers Show The Browns Have Found A Gem On Offense

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. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
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Browns Defender To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

cleveland browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
Daily News

Graphic Shows Browns Updated Chances To Reach The Playoffs

Joel Bitonio #75 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
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Browns Are Signing Joe Flacco To The Practice Squad

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 08: Quarterback Joe Flacco #19 of the New York Jets during their game against their Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
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Kevin Stefanski Shares Thoughts On DTR's Game-Winning Drive

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns calls plays in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. ( Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
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Studs And Duds From Browns' Big Win Over Steelers

Ronnie Hickman #33, Martin Emerson Jr. #23, and Greg Newsome II #0 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate with fans after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
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Steelers At Browns Week 11 Game Predictions

browns helmet Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
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Reporter Reveals When Browns Plan To Sign A New QB

General manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns watches the game against the New York Jets from the sideline at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
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Dorian Thompson-Robinson Reveals What He's Learned From Other Rookie QBs

Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during a practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 15, 2023 in Berea, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
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Analyst Details What Browns Expect From Dorian Thompson-Robinson

Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 05: Fans look on during the first half of the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Week 13 Game Prediction: Browns At Rams

  Joe Flacco leads the Cleveland Browns offense into Los Angeles to take on the 5-6 Rams... Pat Opperman • 21 hours ago
Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns looks on before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Myles Garrett Has Unique Explanation To His Fast Recovery

  Myles Garrett couldn't put on a shirt without assistance after injuring his shoulder l... Pat Opperman • 21 hours ago
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski walks the sidelines during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Makes His Thoughts Clear On Joe Flacco

  Fans never know what quarterback will show up to play for the Cleveland Browns this ye... Pat Opperman • 22 hours ago
Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward
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Analyst Says Browns Will Miss A Cornerback More Than Garrett

  Myles Garrett was spotted working out on the sidelines with little sign of his nagging... Pat Opperman • 2 days ago
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II
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Greg Newsome II Shares His Thoughts On Matthew Stafford

  Greg Newsome and the rest of the Cleveland Browns are preparing to face the Los Angele... Pat Opperman • 3 days ago
cleveland browns helmet
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NBA Legend Paid A Visit To Browns Before Practice

  When most folks visit Los Angeles, they hope to run into famous Hollywood actors and o... Pat Opperman • 3 days ago
Joe Flacco #19 of the New York Jets warms up at Lambeau Field on October 16, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Former NFL Player Gives Big Reason Why Browns Signed Joe Flacco

  When the Cleveland Browns signed Joe Flacco, they didn't generate a lot of anxiety amo... Pat Opperman • 3 days ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns calls plays in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (
Daily News

Kevin Stefanski Confirms QB Plans For Rams Game

  When the Cleveland Browns signed Joe Flacco, they hoped he'd be a mentor to their youn... Pat Opperman • 4 days ago
DENVER, COLORADO - NOVEMBER 26: Joe Flacco of the Cleveland Browns looks on in the fourth quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on November 26, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Daily News

Browns Reporter Has Joe Flacco Suggestion For Rams Game

  Dorian Thompson-Robinson is still going through the NFL's concussion protocol. And... Pat Opperman • 4 days ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 05: Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns intercepts a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Denzel Ward Receives Unique Pro Football HOF Honor

  Denzel Ward continues to rehab the injured shoulder that kept him out of last week's g... Pat Opperman • 4 days ago
Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco
Daily News

Insider Claims Browns Feel 'Comfortable' Playing 16-Year Veteran QB This Week

  Dorian Thompson-Robinson will negotiate his way through the NFL's concussion protocol,... Pat Opperman • 6 days ago
Cleveland Browns
Browns Trivia

Graphic Shows Browns' Playoffs Hopes Are Still Alive

  Sometimes, it's not who you play as much as when and where the matchup takes place, an... Pat Opperman • 6 days ago
Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett
Daily News

Myles Garrett Sounds The Alarm With Another Injury

  Injuries continue to vex the Cleveland Browns as they try to stay in the AFC playoff r... Pat Opperman • 7 days ago
Cleveland Browns defender Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
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Studs And Duds From The Browns' Loss To The Broncos

  Denver ran their winning streak to five games at the expense of the Cleveland Browns S... Pat Opperman • 7 days ago
Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome
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Week 12 NFL Predictions: Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos

  What looked like it could be one of the Cleveland Browns' easier games could instead b... Pat Opperman • 1 week ago
Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Reporter Notes Expectations For Dorian Thompson-Robinson

  Dorian Thompson-Robinson bounced back from his disastrous debut with a victory over th... Pat Opperman • 1 week ago
Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 29, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
Daily News

Analyst Notes Concerning Browns Stat Prior To Broncos Game

  To say the Cleveland Browns ran a conservative pass offense last week is a bit of an u... Pat Opperman • 1 week ago
Ronnie Hickman #33, Martin Emerson Jr. #23, and Greg Newsome II #0 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate with fans after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Analyst Has A Message For Fans On Expectations

  When Jack Conklin went down for the season in Week 1, Cleveland Browns fans got restle... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Shares His Thoughts On Joe Flacco

  Joe Flacco practiced with the Cleveland Browns for the first time on Wednesday. Hea... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball while being tackled by Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 and Ronnie Hickman #33 of the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Browns Defender Sends Strong Message After Big Win Over Steelers

  Jim Schwartz's defense played another masterful game in holding the Pittsburgh Steeler... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks 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

Numbers Show The Browns Have Found A Gem On Offense

  Sometimes, all we need is another chance, like the one Geron Christian has with the Cl... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
cleveland browns helmet
Daily News

Browns Defender To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

  One of the most under-valued off-season additions to the Cleveland Browns Defense was... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
Joel Bitonio #75 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Graphic Shows Browns Updated Chances To Reach The Playoffs

  Kevin Stefanski put three different starting quarterbacks on the field so far this sea... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 08: Quarterback Joe Flacco #19 of the New York Jets during their game against their Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Browns Are Signing Joe Flacco To The Practice Squad

  It looks like the Dorian Thompson-Robinson Era might be put on pause for a second time... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns calls plays in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (
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Kevin Stefanski Shares Thoughts On DTR's Game-Winning Drive

  After a first-quarter touchdown, points proved hard to come by for the Cleveland Brown... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
Ronnie Hickman #33, Martin Emerson Jr. #23, and Greg Newsome II #0 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate with fans after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Studs And Duds From Browns' Big Win Over Steelers

  It wasn't pretty, but the Cleveland Browns found a way to eke out a victory over the P... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
browns helmet
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Steelers At Browns Week 11 Game Predictions

  Dorian Thompson-Robinson gets a second chance to start an NFL football game this weeke... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
General manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns watches the game against the New York Jets from the sideline at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Daily News

Reporter Reveals When Browns Plan To Sign A New QB

  Social media was abuzz Friday with word that Joe Flacco tried out for the Cleveland Br... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass during a practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on November 15, 2023 in Berea, Ohio.
Daily News

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Reveals What He's Learned From Other Rookie QBs

  Kevin Stefanski has a whole week to put together a game plan for his rookie passer, Do... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago
Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns reacts after a play during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Analyst Details What Browns Expect From Dorian Thompson-Robinson

  Kevin Stefanski named rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as his starting QB against the S... Pat Opperman • 2 weeks ago