Browns face brutal path after 2-7 start amid trade talk
Browns sit 2-7 at bye week amid questions on every facet. General manager Andrew Berry could trade veterans as Za'Darius Smith discussed with Detroit rumors. QB Winston had a rough Browns debut with 334 yards and three TDs allowed, while Chubb and the run game struggled. Stefanski defended Winston and insisted on better team play as the season spirals toward a potential playoff miss.
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Garrett's three sacks spark Browns' loss to Chargers
Browns captain Myles Garrett exploded for three sacks in four plays, but Cleveland fell 27-10 as Justin Herbert and Los Angeles built a 20-3 halftime lead. Garrett reached seven sacks on the season while quarterback Baker Mayfield praised his teammates' Hall of Fame caliber play.
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Browns may trade Za'Darius Smith at NFL deadline
The NFL trade deadline looms as the Browns, 2-7 after a 27-10 loss to the Chargers, may move veterans for picks. Za'Darius Smith’s status sparks confirmation questions from players and coaches while Amari Cooper was already sent to Buffalo, and coordinator notes stress the business side of roster decisions.
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Browns lapse in communication cost them vs Chargers
Cleveland surrendered two easy Chargers touchdowns due to secondary miscommunications. Denzel Ward took blame for one blown cover, while safety Thornhill and the defense addressed the tangle. Los Angeles led 13-3 after Johnston beat coverage and Ward could not cover both routes early.
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