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The city has filed a state law suit against the Browns, invoking the Modell Law. The state law puts up obstacles for teams wishing to leave taxpayer-funded facilities.

The Browns have insurance that protects Watson’s contract. If he's out for the season, they can recoup some money and get some salary-cap relief.

State lawmakers will likely be asked by the owners of the Cleveland Browns to help fund part of a $2.4 billion domed stadium and a billion dollars in hotels, housing and other development in Brook Park.

The Browns said Monday that Deshaun Watson suffered a setback in his recovery from an Achilles tendon rupture, and don't know if he'll be available in 2025.

The Cleveland Browns' ownership notified the city of the move Wednesday evening, officials said.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he was surprised by the latest civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her four years ago.

A blowout loss in the home opener and another lawsuit against quarterback Deshaun Watson has Browns fans once again feeling a familiar level of despair.

Former mayoral candidate Joe Motil has helped the Friends of Tuttle Park run the park fundraiser for years. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther's office called the accusations "groundless."

The Browns' new stadium was built in 1999 when they returned as an expansion franchise. While it has been upgraded, there are major traffic issues and a parking shortage due to its lakefront location.

According to the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, the overall percentage of women in the NFL's league office was 41.3% in 2022, an all-time high and increase from 29.6% in 2014.