Author: Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal

The three-time Pro Bowl defensive end is being pursued by Cleveland GM Andrew Berry for the second consecutive offseason.

Baker Mayfield has been a good friend of a Browns fan since 2014. Joe Palange is a former college football player who schooled the QB on Cleveland.

A Browns spokesman said the team is aware of the incident involving Jedrick Wills and Rashard Higgins, and will handle the matter appropriately.

Baker Mayfield’s teammates say he is locked in as he tries to rebound from a loss to the New York Jets and prepare for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Two more Browns players and a member of the Falcons tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the closure of both team facilities.

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett hit Steelers backup Mason Rudolph over the head with the quarterback’s helmet last season.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said he’s hopeful starting guard Wyatt Teller (ankle) will return to practice Wednesday. Teller has missed the past two games.

Lamar Jackson returned after being treated for cramps to lead the Baltimore Ravens to an exciting Monday night win over the Cleveland Browns.

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith: “There’s no off button for” JC Tretter, who’s juggling union president duties with starting for the Browns.