APRIL 14, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
OLIVIER VERNON
How Jadeveon Clowney compares to former Browns edge rusher Olivier Vernon A year after first pursuing Jadeveon Clowney, the Browns finally signed him as Olivier Vernon's replacement. But what kind of replacement wi...
AP source: Browns still putting rush on Jadeveon Clowney
A person familiar with the situation tells the AP that the Cleveland Browns remain in active pursuit of free agent defensive end Jadeveon ClowneyAPRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Browns to sign DE McKinley to help Garrett
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AP source: Browns signing S Johnson, edge rushers elusive
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New York Giants release G Kevin Zeitler in salary cap move
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Browns release veteran DE Clayborn, clear some cap space
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Stefanski, Browns back at 'square one' after '20 turnaround
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NFL free agents 2021: Yannick Ngakoue, Jadevon Clowney and the Browns’ Olivier Vernon this year’s leading edge rushers Will the Browns add a complementary end to Myles Garrett this offseason?
JANUARY 25, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Browns, Mayfield expecting to build upon 2020 successes
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Browns, Chiefs bear unmistakable thumbprint of their ex-GM
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Mahomes leads champion Chiefs to 14-2 mark in stacked AFC
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Olivier Vernon could be an interesting addition for Chiefs defense in 2021 Olivier Vernon could be exactly what the Chiefs d-line needs in 2021. Before the 2020 season began, the Cleveland Browns had a problem with...
JANUARY 6, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Shifts to IR Vernon (Achilles) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Vernon suffered a ruptured Achilles in the Week 17 win over the Steelers, thus ending his 2020 campaign. The 30-year-old finished his ninth NFL season with 36 tackles, nine sacks -- his highest total for a season since 2013 -- and three pass breakups. With the injury occurring in the season finale, it's unclear if Vernon, who will be a free agent in March, will be ready for the 2021 season.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns place Vernon on IR, 2 players cited for drag racing
Reeling from coach Kevin Stefanski’s positive COVID-19 test, the Browns also placed defensive end Olivier Vernon and rookie guard Nick Harris on injured reserveJANUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mayfield pushes Browns back into AFC playoffs, prominence
Baker Mayfield promised to lead the Browns back to prominenceJANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Browns lose DE Vernon for playoffs with torn Achilles tendon
Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon’s season is over after he ruptured his Achilles tendon during Sunday’s playoff-clinching win over PittsburghJANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sustains ruptured Achilles Vernon suffered a ruptured Achilles during Sunday's 24-22 win over the Steelers, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Consequently, Vernon will undergo surgery and won't be available for the playoffs. The 30-year-old defensive end finished the 2020 season with 36 tackles (24 solo), nine sacks -- his highest total since 2013 -- and three pass breakups. Vernon is set to be an unrestricted free agent in March, but his recovery timeline could push off his next deal until the summer.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Browns Olivier Vernon ruptured achilles, out for the season Olivier Vernon will miss the Cleveland Browns playoff run The Cleveland Browns are in the postseason for the first time since 2002 after a 2...
JANUARY 4, 2021 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM
Browns Lose Olivier Vernon for Season with Ruptured Achilles Browns lose their second-leading pass rusher.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
NFL Today, Week 17
NFL Today, Week 17JANUARY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals
Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray sat out most of the first three quarters with an ankle injury and when he finally returned, wasn’t able to rally the Cardinals into the playoffsJANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will have MRI Vernon will have an MRI on his ankle, according to coach Kevin Stefanski, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact After suffering an ankle injury during the second half of Sunday's game against the Steelers, it's confirmed Vernon will need to be examined further as the Browns prepare first their first taste of the playoffs since 2002. Vernon has played a strong role for the Browns defense this season, registering 34 tackles (22 solo) and eight sacks.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns end long playoff drought, survive late Steelers rally
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Leaves with ankle injury Vernon is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers with an ankle injury, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact The 30-year-old had two tackles and one sack before exiting the contest during the second half. There's less than four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, so Vernon will need to recover quickly to have a chance of retaking the field Sunday.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Finishing strong Vernon had five tackles, one sack and two quarterback hits in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Jets.
Impact Vernon continued a strong second half of 2020, posting all eight of his sacks over the last eight games. He has 34 tackles, eight sacks, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 13 games this season.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
