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Myles Garrett, Joel Bitonio named First-Team All-Pros in players’ vote

Myles Garrett and Joel Bitonio were named as players’ vote First-Team All-Pros

The season is over for the Cleveland Browns and many other NFL teams, so NFL awards are beginning to roll in across the league. We did our Browns’ specific team awards at Browns Wire today, but the league released the players’ vote for First-Team All-Pro recognition. Two Browns made the cut as left guard Joel Bitonio and defensive end Myles Garrett were recognized by their peers for their efforts in 2022.

Garrett finished second in the league in sacks, behind only Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers, despite missing a game. Bitonio continues to churn out impact year after impact year from his post, solidifying himself as one of the best guards in football.

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Joel Bitonio speaks out on coaching uncertainty: ‘I think Kevin’s the guy for the job’

Joel Bitonio thinks the right man is at the helm.

There is obvious frustration inside the locker room of the Cleveland Browns (I’d be worried if there wasn’t after a disappointing season), and left guard Joel Bitonio is not immune to it. Bitonio admitted that his shelf life is wearing down and there is frustration in playing in the postseason just once in his nine-year career. However, Bitonio also vouched for his head coach Kevin Stefanski, stating he believes the current man at the helm is the man for the job.

As the Browns continue to churn over their defensive staff after firing defensive coordinator Joe Woods, they are not expected to make any other changes. While Stefanski is going to enter the season on the hot seat, he still has the support of his leaders in the locker room.

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Browns Injury Report: Denzel Ward, Jack Conklin miss practice during Steelers week

The Browns were without two starters in Wednesday’s practice.

The Cleveland Browns are coming off of a high after a second half beatdown against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Sitting at 7-9 on the season, the Browns are looking to end the season on a two-game win streak and a 5-2 run after starting the season 3-7. As the Pittsburgh Steelers and an opportunity to play spoilers yet again approaches, the Browns were without two starters in cornerback Denzel Ward and offensive tackle Jack Conklin in Wednesday’s practice.

They were not the only players who missed practice for the Browns, however. Here is the full list of players who did not take the field during Wednesday’s practice as the Steelers approach.

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Browns Injury Report: Jadeveon Clowney back, Jedrick Wills misses practice with back injury

The Browns saw one player return while a new starter missed practice with an injury.

The Cleveland Browns are looking to rebound after a disappointing performance against the New Orleans Saints on Christmas Eve. Now as they prepare for Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders, the Browns have some injuries to work through after Wednesday’s injury report was quite steep. While defensive end Jadeveon Clowney returned to practice, the Browns now may be without left tackle Jedrick Wills as he missed practice.

All-in-all, ten players appeared on Wednesday’s report for the Browns. Here is the full list of players who appeared on Wednesday’s injury report as the Browns get set to take on the Commanders.

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Myles Garrett, Joel Bitonio, Nick Chubb named to Pro Bowl as 5 others named as alternates

The Browns had three players named to the Pro Bowl with five others named as alternates.

The Pro Bowl news has dropped and the starters have been named. While the Philadelphia Eagles had eight players named to the all-star affair, the most in the NFL, the Browns also had three named from their unit. Defensive end Myles Garrett, left guard Joel Bitonio, and running back Nick Chubb were all named to the Pro Bowl for the Browns this season.

Additionally, the Browns had a massive five others named alternates. Stay peeled here to see who those other five are, including what they have done to get them in this position to be recognized for their 2022 seasons.

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7 miss practice Tuesday as Christmas Eve matchup with Saints approaches

Seven missed Tuesday’s practice as the Saints approach.

The Cleveland Browns are potentially getting a massive boost as center Ethan Pocic has been designated for return from Injured Reserve after his four weeks off. As the New Orleans Saints are next up on the menu, however, the Browns were missing seven players from practice on Tuesday as they work through injuries.

While some were scheduled days of rest, the Browns were missing a handful of key contributors, including running back Nick Chubb, who is battling through a foot injury. Here we take a look at every member of the team who appeared on Tuesday’s injury report and their status.

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Stock up, stock down following the Browns’ win over the Ravens

Who stood out in both good and bad ways against the Ravens after the Browns came away victorious?

Now sitting at 6-8 after a win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Cleveland Browns have the slightest of playoff hopes. Regardless of making the postseason, however, the Browns have won three of their last four, with the ability to stack three more wins down the stretch.

For the first time all season, the Browns played 60 minutes of complimentary football, getting contributions from all three phases of the game.

Who stood out in this game in both good and bad ways? Here we take a look at whose stock is on the rise, and whose needs a rebound as the Browns take on the New Orleans Saints on Christmas Eve.

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Browns PFF Grades: Who were the top 10 offensive performers vs. Ravens?

Who graded out as the top offensive performers against the Ravens?

The Cleveland Browns got solid contributions across the board as they played complementary football for the first time all season against the Baltimore Ravens. Winning by a score of 13-3 on the day to advance to 6-8 on the season, head coach Kevin Stefanski also became the winningest head coach in franchise history since their return to the league in 1999. Here we look at which offensive players stood out in this game according to Browns PFF grades.

Who were the top 10 graded players for the Cleveland offense in this win against the Ravens with a minimum of 10 snaps played? We take a look at those ten players here.

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Browns nominate Joel Bitonio as their 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year

Joel Bitonio has been nominated for one of the NFL’s most prestigious awards.

Every year, every NFL franchise nominates one player for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which “recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field.” This year, the Cleveland Browns have nominated left guard Joel Bitonio for the award for his dominance on the field, and for his helping hand in the city of Cleveland.

The owner of the Browns, Jimmy Haslam, and his sports group made a statement on the honor:

“While the entire NFL and Browns fans have watched Joel excel on the field for the past nine seasons, we have been extremely fortunate to see first-hand his contributions to our team and Northeast Ohio as an incredibly high-character man, teammate and leader… The Walter Payton Man of the Year Award is truly special because it recognizes a player’s passion and dedication to the game and community service, and Joel consistently embodies what this honor represents in every way.”

Bitonio responded to the news as well:

“I have been part of the Cleveland community for nine years now. [Giving back] is just something that my mom and my dad instilled in me to take care of the people that take care of you. This community has always taken care of me. No matter where you are in life, you can lend a helping hand, be part of the community and give back, and a lot of times, you give back to help somebody, but those interactions fill you up, as well.”

A member of the Cleveland Browns has never been awarded the honor, so Bitonio has the chance to bring home the hardware and make franchise history as well. Which, of course, is second nature to the work Bitonio has already done to put himself in this position to begin with.

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Browns land 3 on PFF’s midseason All-Pro Team

As we hit the midway point in the season, three Browns players have landed on PFF’s All-Pro team

We are at the midway point of the 2022 season, and publications are beginning to release midseason awards based on performances in the first half of the season. We did it here at Browns Wire, and now PFF has released their midseason All-Pro team as well. And the Cleveland Browns landed three players on their First Team All-Pro squad at this point in the season.

The three players on the list are entirely predictable too as they have been mainstays on the Browns for half of a decade. Let’s take a look at those players, what PFF said about them, and where they stack up against their colleagues around the NFL.

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