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Andre Szmyt News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 30

How Browns kicker Andre Szmyt has turned around his rookie season

After Week 1 of the NFL season, Andre Szmyt came under much scrutiny from Browns fans after he missed a 36-yard field goal that ended up being the deciding factor in the 17-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Browns fans were quick to want to move on from Szmyt after just one game, his first game in his NFL career.

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Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / December 30

Kevin Stefanski Lists What Shedeur Sanders Must Work on Ahead of Final Game

The Cleveland Browns have a chance to finish their 2025 NFL season on a high note Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in a battle between two sub-.500 teams.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski shies away from question about Steelers’ Myles Garrett plan

The Cleveland Browns enter the final week of the NFL season with several storylines in focus, but none larger than how Kevin Stefanski and the team plan to handle Myles Garrett with history within reach.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 29

Ranking Cleveland Browns next steps ahead of 2026 offseason

The Cleveland Browns will have plenty of questions to answer when their regular season concludes against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18. The Browns are 4-12, firmly in the basement of the AFC North.

Carson Schwesinger News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 29

Carson Schwesinger explains buying in to Cleveland Browns culture amidst struggles

The Cleveland Browns are going to fight, even if there this very little besides a win to fight for. The team has been out of the playoff picture for well over a month at this point, and to some, after a few weeks of the season, but even with that, they came out and battled to the last whistle this past weekend.

Cleveland Browns News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Browns’ Kevin Stefanski dives into Shedeur Sanders’ development focus after beating Steelers

With all eyes in the AFC North locked on Cleveland as the Browns welcomed the Pittsburgh Steelers to town, Shedeur Sanders had himself a game, completing 73.9 percent of his passes for 186 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions on the way to a stunning 13-6 victory.

NFL News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 29

Should the Cleveland Browns have tried to lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Cleveland Browns pulled off a dramatic victory Sunday over the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Normally, this would be a cause for celebration. The Browns prevented the Steelers from clinching the division and the final result may be enough to push Mike Tomlin out of Pittsburgh, barring a Super Bowl run.

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / December 29

Browns Have Spoken With Chris Grier, Tom Telesco

Andrew Berry has survived the Deshaun Watson trade and, thus far, avoided many rumors about being on the hot seat in Cleveland. But the longtime Browns GM probably should not be considered a lock to return in 2026, given the state of the team since its 2023 playoff season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Joe Burrow News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 29

Bengals reveal whether Browns will face Joe Burrow in Week 18

The Cleveland Browns have just one more game before the offseason begins early for them as they look to add a final victory to the record against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / December 29

Kevin Stefanski delivers awkward response on if he wants to keep coaching Browns

Many Cleveland Browns fans felt a bit awkward after the team’s 13-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. A handful of fans wanted the team to lose in order to improve their draft position, as a loss against the Steelers would have guaranteed a selection within the first two picks.

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Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / December 30

Cam Newton thinks 2025 NFL MVP plays for last-place team with losing record

On Monday's edition of ESPN's "First Take" program, Newton campaigned for voters to consider choosing a star pass-rusher to win the award.

NFL Week 17 winners, losers: Raiders end up winning with Week 17 loss

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Myles Garrett News / Yardbarker / December 29

Browns' Garrett, others dismiss draft talk after upset win over Steelers

Browns' Myles Garrett, others dismiss draft talk after upset win over Steelers

The Browns could have earned a top-two pick in next year's draft had they finished the campaign at 3-14.

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Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Cleveland Browns make an aggressive trade to secure their franchise QB, obverhaul the offense in 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft

The Cleveland Browns managed to upset the Pittsburgh Steelers this past weekend, but in effect, significantly hurt their chances to pick at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Kevin Stefanski News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Browns Urged to Make Kevin Stefanski Decision on Monday

The Cleveland Browns snapped a four‑game losing streak with a 13-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17, spoiling Pittsburgh’s bid to clinch the AFC North.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 29

Shedeur Sanders criticized for his odd celebration after failed 3rd down conversion

Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders will always be under the microscope of social media. He found himself in the middle of fans’ crosshairs again on Sunday during the Browns’ Week 17 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio, particularly after a play in the second quarter.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 29

Why Browns' win over Steelers was 'bittersweet' for Sanders

Why Browns' win over Steelers was 'bittersweet' for Shedeur Sanders

Sanders completed 17-of-23 passes for 186 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions against Pittsburgh.

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Cleveland Browns News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

Cleveland Browns Secure Week 17 Upset Victory

Sunday’s showdown at Huntington Bank Field was one of those games that felt bigger than a Week 17 matchup. The Cleveland Browns’ football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers delivered a gritty, low-scoring battle that tilted toward Cleveland when no one outside the Dawg Pound expected it to.