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Facing civil lawsuit The NFL is not expected to place Watson on the commissioner's exempt list after a civil lawsuit was filed Monday accusing him of sexual assault and battery in October 2020, Daniel...

Impact Watson previously served an 11-game suspension, paid a $5 million fine and was ordered to undergo mandatory evaluation by behavioral experts and follow their suggested treatment program in 2022, after more than two dozen women accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage sessions. The lawsuit filed Monday represents a new complaint that the league will investigate and is one of two pending lawsuits filed against Watson, who had previously settled 23 of the 24 civil suits related to accusations of sexual misconduct.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns QB Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault in civil suit; NFL investigating

Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual assault in a new civil lawsuit brought by a woman who alleges he forced himself on her four years...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

NFL investigating lawsuit filed against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, accused of sexual assault

The NFL said it is investigating the latest civil lawsuit filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson to determine if he violated the league’s personal conduct policy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB Stock Market Week 2: Is Baker Mayfield actually good?

Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, Anthony Richardson and Deshaun Watson are among those spotlighted in our new weekly series ranking every NFL star...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Poached by Cleveland The Browns signed Hudson off the Saints' practice squad on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Hudson was one of New Orleans' standard elevations in Week 1, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. He bumped up from the practice squad and played five snaps on defense, plus nine on special teams, in the Saints' blowout win over Carolina. Now, Hudson will get a chance to build on his momentum as a member of Cleveland's active roster.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strong debut despite loss Owusu-Koramoah had nine tackles (six solo) and a pass breakup in the Browns' 33-17 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact The linebacker signed a three-year, $39-million extension with the Browns in August after a breakout 2023 regular season in which he recorded 101 tackles, six passes defensed and two interceptions. Owusu-Koramoah and the Cleveland defense will try to get on track in Week 2 against Jacksonville.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets sack in defeat Garrett recorded a sack during Cleveland's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact The 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year finished with two tackles in total. Garrett has finished with double-digit sacks in each of the last six regular seasons.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records sack in defeat Smith recorded a sack during the Browns' 33-17 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Impact The defensive end finished with three tackles in total. Smith ended the 2023 regular season with 27 tackles, including 5.5 sacks.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns signing former Chiefs' Super Bowl star Kadarius Toney to practice squad, AP source says

A person familiar with the signing tells the AP that the Cleveland Browns are adding wide receiver Kadarius Toney to their practice squad

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Jerod Mayo era gets off to a winning start in New England. Even Bill Belichick couldn't do that

Jerod Mayo picked up a victory in his first game as a head coach

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns reportedly signing ex-Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney to practice squad

Cleveland is signing former Kansas City wideout Kadarius Toney to its practice squad, per multiple reports.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Deshaun Watson's shaky performance in opener heightens concerns whether QB can deliver for Browns

This year was supposed to be different for Deshaun Watson and the Browns

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Considered week-to-week Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Diabate (hip) is considered week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact The Utah product played 27 total snaps (21 on special teams and six defensive) and logged two total tackles before exiting Sunday's contest with a hip injury. If Diabate misses the Browns' Week 2 affair with this issue, expect Nathaniel Watson to see more work as a rotational inside linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Diabate (hip) is considered week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact The Utah product played 27 total snaps (21 on special teams and six defensive) and logged two total tackles before exiting Sunday's contest with a hip injury. If Diabate misses the Browns' Week 2 affair with this issue, expect Nathaniel Watson to see more work as a rotational inside linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains ankle injury Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Hurst (ankle) is considered week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Hurst logged three total tackles while playing 29 total snaps (22 defensive and seven on special teams) during the Browns' Week 1 contest before sustaining an ankle injury. Expect Quinton Jefferson to see more work as a rotational interior defensive lineman while Hurst recovers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains ankle injury Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Hurst (ankle) is considered week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Hurst logged three total tackles while playing 29 total snaps (22 defensive and seven on special teams) during the Browns' Week 1 contest before sustaining an ankle injury. Expect Quinton Jefferson to see more work as a rotational interior defensive lineman while Hurst recovers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should be OK Emerson (ankle) briefly left Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys, but according to head coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to be OK, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram rep...

Impact Emerson had eight tackles (five solo) in the loss, including a pass defended. The third-year pro's status will still likely be worth monitoring over the week ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should be OK Emerson (ankle) briefly left Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys, but according to head coach Kevin Stefanski, the cornerback is expected to be OK, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chroni...

Impact Emerson had eight tackles (five solo) in the loss, along with a pass defended. The third-year pro's status will still likely be worth monitoring over the week ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Jaguars.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss Week 2 Fields is week-to-week after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Fields dealt with an ankle injury during training camp; however, it's not clear if the two are related. His week-to-week timeline might have him leaning closer to doubtful for Week 2 against the Jaguars but more clarity regarding his potential to play should come as this week progresses.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss Week 2 Fields is week-to-week after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Fields dealt with an ankle injury during training camp; however, it's not clear if the two are related. His week-to-week timeline might have him leaning closer to doubtful for Week 2 against the Jaguars, but more clarity regarding his potential to play should come as this week progresses.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold's revival season starts strong, while other QBs struggle to find footing

While Sam Darnold had a big debut for the Vikings, these four other QBs in need of a career resurgence struggled in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024