Browns plan to release veteran safety John Johnson III
February 28, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have opened another hole in their defense.
General manager Andrew Berry said Tuesday that the team will release veteran safety John Johnson III, who signed a three-year $33.75 million contract as a free agent two years ago.
Garrett, Chubb out as Browns prepare for Saints, snow
December 20, 2022 GMTBEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was out sick and running back Nick Chubb was kept out of practice with a foot injury Tuesday as Cleveland began preparing for Saturday's game against New Orleans — and bone-chilling weather.
Browns DE Clowney in concussion protocol, S Johnson hurt
December 18, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns could be without defensive end Jadeveon Clowney for a while after he sustained a concussion in Saturday's 13-3 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Clowney, who is in his second season with the Browns, left in the first half to be evaluated for a head injury and didn't return.
Browns DBs eager to catch up with Bengals chatty WR Chase
December 7, 2022 GMTBEREA, Ohio (AP) — Some of the Browns' defensive backs were disappointed when Ja'Marr Chase missed the previous game against them because of a hip injury.
They'll finally catch up with the Bengals' uber-confident star wide receiver on Sunday.
Ravens, Browns have had struggles, but still contending
October 20, 2022 GMTNo matter how badly a weekend goes for the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns — and the most recent one certainly wasn't great — they can usually take some solace in the division standings.
Nobody ever seems to pull away in the AFC North, and that means a divisional matchup like this week's can be a nice opportunity to make things right.
Tall task: Browns have hands full with Chargers, Herbert
October 6, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Big arm. Big plays. Big future.
It's easy to be impressed with Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's attributes and potential. So forgive Browns safety John Johnson III for stretching the truth a bit when sizing him up.
Jeanne Sutherland is named Nebraska women’s golf head coach
May 5, 2022 GMTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former SMU and Texas A&M coach Jeanne Sutherland has been named to lead the Nebraska women's golf program, the school announced Thursday.
Sutherland was associate head coach in 2021-22 and takes over the top job from Lisa Johnson, who led the program three seasons.
Browns RB Kareem Hunt won’t make return against Steelers
January 4, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Cleveland running back Kareem Hunt will miss his third straight game with an ankle injury when the Browns face Pittsburgh.
The Browns, who were eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday, made Hunt inactive after listing him as questionable on the final injury report.
Browns have Mayfield, Garrett available for Packers game
December 25, 2021 GMTGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Cleveland Browns will have quarterback Baker Mayfield and star pass rusher Myles Garrett available for their game Saturday afternoon at Green Bay.
Mayfield wasn’t listed among the Browns players inactive for Saturday’s game.
Mayfield out, Browns down several starters for Raiders game
December 20, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield ran out of time.
The Browns quarterback didn't test negative for COVID-19 on Monday and will watch Cleveland's game against the Las Vegas Raiders from home as his teammates try to keep their postseason hopes strong.
Browns’ Hill released from Boston hospital with neck sprain
November 15, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill was released from a Boston-area hospital after being treated for a neck sprain suffered in Sunday's 45-7 loss to the New England Patriots.
A team spokesman said Hill is traveling back to Cleveland on Monday following the scary moment in the closing minutes of the blowout loss.
Reeling Broncos, Browns meet with seasons headed off-course
October 20, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — One starting quarterback is limping, the other has his arm in a sling. There are injuries up and down both rosters, and the two coaches are feeling some external pressure — one for the first time.
Browns’ new-look defense faces tough first test with Chiefs
September 9, 2021 GMTBEREA, Ohio (AP) — Other than those familiar orange helmets, and the impossible-to-ignore Myles Garrett, the Browns might be unrecognizable to Patrick Mahomes.
When Kansas City's quarterback lines up behind center in Sunday's opener, Mahomes will be looking at a drastically different Cleveland defense from the one he faced in last season's playoffs.
Browns flip script, now among AFC’s title contenders
September 1, 2021 GMTCLEVELAND BROWNS (12-6)
New faces: DE Jadeveon Clowney, LB Anthony Walker Jr., S John Johnson III, DE Takk McKinley, CB Troy Hill, DT Malik Jackson, DT Andrew Billings, rookie CB Greg Newsome II, rookie LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, K Chase McLaughlin.
Stafford leads Rams into race for hometown Super Bowl berth
September 1, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES RAMS (11-7)
New faces: QB Matthew Stafford, defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, WR DeSean Jackson, RB Sony Michel, WR Tutu Atwell.
Key losses: Defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, QB Jared Goff, pass game coordinator Shane Waldron, run game coordinator Aaron Kromer, DL Michael Brockers, S John Johnson, CB Troy Hill, C Austin Blythe, LB Samson Ebukam, C Austin Blythe, WR Josh Reynolds, RB Malcolm Brown, DL Morgan Fox, LS Jake McQuaide.
Talking back: Browns’ Johnson leads with words, actions
August 25, 2021 GMTBEREA, Ohio (AP) — Finding Browns safety John Johnson III on the field is easy.
Just listen.
“I like talking,” Johnson said with a big smile following practice this week. “I don’t even wear a mouthpiece because I like talking so much.”
Rams see bright future for Fuller in reconfigured secondary
July 30, 2021 GMTIRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Free agency left two glaring holes in the secondary for the Los Angeles Rams.
John Johnson, the reliable safety who relayed calls to the rest of the defense, and Troy Hill, who found ways to keep making plays alongside perennial All-Pro Jalen Ramsey and emerging star Darious Williams, each signed with the Cleveland Browns.