Here's why Cleveland will find its way back to the postseason and contend for the franchise's first Super Bowl in 2024.
After making a run to the postseason in 2023, the Cleveland Browns are looking to replicate their success by bringing back a number of key figures from last year's team.
After helping the Browns become one of the league's top defenses in 2023, edge rusher Za'Darius Smith elected to re-sign with the club on a two-year deal in March.
If Myles Garrett is Batman, Za'Darius Smith was his Robin in 2023. That's why the Cleveland Browns were quick to ensure they kept the dynamic duo together for the foreseeable future.
Browns edge rusher Za'Darius Smith and defensive lineman Maurice Hurst Jr. plan to re-sign with Cleveland, multiple outlets reported Monday. Smith plans to sign a two-year, $23.5 million contract and Hurst's deal is reportedly a one-year, $3.2 million pact, ESPN reported.
Two Browns veterans, including Joe Flacco, will test free agency in March.
From the couch to the Browns starting QB, Flacco captivated NFL consumers as one of the best stories of the 2023 season. After leading Cleveland on a memorable run to the playoffs, Flacco was honored with the league's AP Comeback Player of the Year Award earlier this month, as a cherry on top of his unforgettable performance.
The game of "Connect the Dots'' is a valuable one when it comes to attempting to create NFL free agency matches. Which team knows which player? Which player likes which team?
As the free agency window approaches, the Dallas Cowboys are already being associated with potential acquisitions, particularly targeting a Cleveland Browns edge rusher.
As Browns general manager Andrew Berry stated in his end of the season press conference on Monday, "the only constant in the NFL is change." Cleveland faces plenty of that this offseason with a laundry list of free agents to be and numerous other decisions looming large in the months ahead.
The Browns have an extensive list of upcoming unrestricted free agent list featuring 26 guys. Decisions will have to be made across the entire roster and one big one starts on the defensive line.
The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason. NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz helped lead the Detroit Lions to the playoffs for the first time in 12 seasons during his third year as the team's head coach in 2011.
The veteran edge rusher recently spoke about his financial situation, which was the driving force behind his arrival with a new team for the third time in his career.
While he may not be talked about as an elite star anymore, there is no question that his skill-set is still intact. He simply needs to get and stay healthy.
Nearly a month after essentially saying goodbye to the Minnesota Vikings, edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith is finally on the move.
Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett will have a new running partner in three-time Pro Bowler Za’Darius Smith. According to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero, Smith has been dealt from the Minnesota Vikings to Cleveland.
It is a matter of when, not if, Smith moves on this offseason. He already wrote a message thanking Minnesota and their fans as he is ready to move on.
General manager Ryan Poles knows the one position holding the Chicago Bears back this season is at defensive end.
A trade could help the Ravens land their pass-rushing target a year later. Smith also began his career in Baltimore, spending the first four seasons in the NFL with the Ravens before moving on to the Green Bay Packers.
Vikings linebacker Za'Darius Smith appears to be seeking his release, though whether Minnesota grants him that wish is another story.
Sunday’s game was not one to remember for the Vikings linebacker, who failed to get revenge against his former team.
When Za'Darius Smith was released by the Green Bay Packers, he was quick to sign with the rival Minnesota Vikings. And professionally the move is working in Smith's favor.
The Cowboys have been connected to a host of pass rushers over the past week, and despite the team agreeing to terms with Dante Fowler, another addition here appears in play.
Za'Darius Smith is following in the footsteps of the likes of J.D. McKissic and Randy Gregory.
Smith heads back to his original NFL home.
One report indicated that the NFL and the players' union will talk about how workout bonuses can be earned.
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