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Another NFL Draft is in the books, and the Browns made plenty of interesting moves. Beat writer Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about their selections, including two quarterbacks -- Oregon's Dillon Gabriel and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders-- two running backs -- Ohio State's Quinshon Judkins and Tennessee's Dylan Sampson -- UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger and BGSU tight end Harol...

The Browns were active on the first night of the NFL Draft, with a trade before the draft started, and a blockbuster deal with the Jaguars. Beat writer Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the move they made -- taking Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham -- the move they didn't make -- taking Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter -- and the moves they could make tonight, tomorro...

It's Draft Day, and for the first time since 2021, the Browns have a first-round pick. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about who the Browns might pick at 2, and other options, including trading down or even using the pick and then trading back into the first round.

The NFL Draft is less than a week away, and signs appear to be pointing toward the Browns taking Travis Hunter with the second overall pick. Scott Petrak talks about that with WKYC-TV's Dave Chudowsky -- making his triumphant return after prostate cancer treatment -- along with other potential draft options and the Browns bringing back quarterback Joe Flacco.

It's two weeks until the NFL Draft starts, and the Browns are still weighing their options with the second pick. Scott Petrak talks about the Colorado pro day, quarterback options and other positions of need with Cleveland sportswriting legend Tom Withers. The two also discuss Jimmy Haslam's mea culpa on Deshaun Watson and the state budget, which could impact stadium plans.

Draft day is drawing closer, and the Browns are evaluating all their options with the second overall draft pick. Beat writer Scott Petrak talks with the Associated Press' Tom Withers about drafting a potential quarterback, the team's recent meeting with Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, Kirk Cousins making a surprise stop in Cuyahoga County and the seemingly never-ending debate about a potent...

A new league year is underway and the Browns are making moves. Juan Thornhill and Dalvin Tomlinson are designated for June release, the Browns have made a couple free agent signings, and the quarterback room now includes Kenny Pickett -- and could include Russell Wilson. But the big news came this weekend, when Myles Garrett signed a big extension. Browns writer Scott Petrak talks about that and m...

Scott Petrak is back from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, and he talks with Tom Withers about his interviews with potential Browns draft choices -- and their visits to Berea. The two also talk about upcoming NFL Free Agency, Joel Bitonio's decision to return for a 12th NFL season and the latest restructuring of quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract.

Scott Petrak is in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. He's already heard from Browns GM Andrew Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski, and he'll be talking to players soon. For now, he's talking with the Associated Press' Tom Withers, who is filling in for Dave Chudowsky and doesn't understand what the word retirement means, about who the Browns might draft, how Myles Garrett's trade demands migh...

After a week off, Browns beat writer Scott Petrak is back to talk with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the results of the Super Bowl (which he correctly predicted), Myles Garrett seeking a trade and the upcoming NFL Combine, a prelude to free agency next month and the draft in April.

It's Super Bowl week, but all anyone's talking about in the NFL is Myles Garrett. The Browns defensive end announced Monday that he wanted a trade out of Cleveland, and he made a host of appearances on radio row to expound on that. Scott Petrak and Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV talk at length about what brought him and the Browns to this point, discuss potential scenarios that could arise from it, and...

The Browns are doing their pre-draft due diligence, investigating players at collegiate all-star games and continuing to make moves on the roster and the coaching staff. Beat writer Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky about draft possibilities at quarterback and recaps the conference championship games -- while taking a victory lap for correctly picking the Super Bowl teams in September.

Even in the offseason, it seems like something's always going on with the Browns. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the Browns' new offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, Kevin Stefanski taking back playcalling duties and Myles Garrett being a finalist for his second straight Defense Player of the Year award. The pair also recap last week's divisional round of the playoffs and giv...

Even in the offseason, things are busy for the Browns. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the Browns' new offensive coordinator, Deshaun Watson's latest surgery and the latest machinations between the team and the city of Cleveland over the stadium.

Another Browns season comes to a close -- mercifully. But there's still a lot going on. The Browns have already made one hire on their coaching staff, and are still looking for an offensive coordinator after firing Ken Dorsey. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry's remarks after the season, the draft, and this weekend's playoff slate.

Myles Garrett became the first player with four consecutive seasons with at least 14 sacks, and is now tied for the league lead this season. That is the extent of the good news from Sunday's drubbing by the Dolphins. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky from WKYC-TV about that game, as well as the Art Modell Law, Deshaun Watson's contract restructuring and all the variables going into Saturday's...

In a season full of low points, Sunday's loss to the Bengals was right up there. Myles Garrett passed 100 sacks -- the youngest player ever to do so -- but the Browns look bad in all three phases. Beat reporter Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about the loss, Garrett's remarks about his future, and this Sunday's home finale against the Dolphins.

The Browns got nothing but bad news Sunday. They lost Nick Chubb for the season with a broken foot, Myles Garrett got poked in the eye, and the Chiefs thumped them thanks to SIX turnovers. The game called into question the Browns' quarterback for the remainder of this season, and the topic is still muddled for next season too. Scott Petrak talks about all that with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV, and t...

The Browns remain unable to win in Pittsburgh, losing to the Steelers on Sunday to split the season series. Beat writer Scott Petrak recaps the loss with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV, and the two ponder Jameis Winston's role with the team and Dustin Hopkins' kicking woes before getting down to the important question: Will Taylor Swift be at Sunday's game against the Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field?

The Browns lost a shootout in Denver on Monday night, but at least it was entertaining, as fans got the full spectrum of the Jameis Winston experience and Jerry Jeudy had his revenge. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky about that and they preview Sunday's rematch with the Steelers, in Pittsburgh.

It's not quite a holiday weekend yet, but Browns beat reporter Scott Petrak and Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV can see it from here. They talk about offensive lineman Jack Conklin's return and preview the Browns' Monday night game at Denver, which has historically been a nightmare matchup.

The Browns beat the Steelers in a winter wonderland Thursday night, and Scott Petrak and Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV recap the game and talk about the embers of hope still smoldering in what's an otherwise forgotten season -- and how they'd never get a snow globe game like that in a dome.

The Browns came out of the bye and hung tough with the Saints for three quarters before a complete collapse in the fourth. Scott Petrak recaps another bleak loss for the Browns, which saw Dawand Jones go down with a season-ending injury and Dustin Hopkins have problems making kicks, with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV. But they can't dwell on it too much, as the Browns have a short week and face the St...

The Browns are coming out of the bye, Jameis Winston will continue to be the Browns' starting quarterback and offensive lineman Jedrick Wills is making business decisions. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV on these and other topics in the latest edition of the Zone Coverage podcast.

Well, the Browns limped into the bye with a 27-10 loss to the Chargers. Scott Petrak talks with WKYC-TV's Dave Chudowsky -- who channels his inner Admiral Ackbar from "Star Wars" -- about the loss, which wasn't as close as the score would indicate, and Andrew Berry's annual bye week news conference that didn't say much -- but did introduce the concept of a "thought partner."