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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Merch v3

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Justin Ellis

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns is taken off the field on a medical cart in the second quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengalsat Huntington Bank Field on October 20, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cincinnati Bengals v Cleveland Browns

NFL Quietly Drops Latest Investigation Into Sexual Assault Allegations Against Deshaun Watson

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Ray Ratto

Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns reacts to missing David Njoku (85) for a first down during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos on December 2, 2024.

DENVER BRONCOS VS CLEVELAND BROWNS, NFL

There Are No Small Servings Of The Jameis Winston Experience

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Vince Guerrieri

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How The Art Modell Law Could Keep The Browns From Leaving Cleveland

The Pittsburgh Steelers line up against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter in the game at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Pittsburgh Steelers v Cleveland Browns

Steelers-Browns Was A Miserable And Majestic Classic Of Bad-Weather Football

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Patrick Redford

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 27: Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after his team's 29-24 win against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field on October 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Baltimore Ravens v Cleveland Browns

Browns Win Because Of, Despite Jameis Winston

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Tom Ley

Crying Deshaun Watson Carted Off Field After Non-Contact Leg Injury

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders runs the ball as Denzel Ward #21 of the Cleveland Browns attempts to tackle during the first half at FedExField on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.

Cleveland Browns v Washington Commanders

Jayden Daniels Has Brought The Commanders To Life

<p>Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including <em>Point B</em>. Handsomest man in the world.</p>


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Drew Magary

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Damone Clark #18 of the Dallas Cowboys during the second half at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dallas Cowboys v Cleveland Browns

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End This Farce

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on after the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cowboys defeated the Browns 33-17. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

New Sexual Assault Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson

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Samer Kalaf

Deshaun Watson sits on the turf during the Browns' game against the Cowboys

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The Browns Are Getting The Deshaun Watson They Deserve

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 17: Fans look on prior to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears v Cleveland Browns

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Cleveland Browns

Deshaun Watson wearing traditional Saudi clothing.

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NFL’s Preeminent Creep Now Trying To Lure League To Saudi Arabia

An exterior view of Cleveland Browns Stadium prior to the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 10, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Iconic And Brave: Plain Dealer Editor Decided Not To Report Some News About The Browns

Christian Harris drags Joe Flacco to the ground in the Browns-Texans wild card game.

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The Texans Send Joe Flacco Back To His Couch


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Dan McQuade

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 28: Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 28, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Joe Flacco Went From His Couch To The Playoffs

Alex Highsmith #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is congratulated by Nick Herbig #51 after scoring a touchdown after an interception against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium on September 18, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Steelers in black jerseys with yellow trim, black helmets. Fans behind them. Also behind them: There is a cameraman in the center who has his tongue out and is making kind of a funny face. Ok, a very funny face.

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The Steelers Win, But They Still Stink!

Dawand Jones #74 of the Cleveland Browns blocks Nolan Smith #3 of the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 17, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Lessons Learned At A Terrible Eagles Preseason Game

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns runs a drill during the Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 31, 2023 in Berea, Ohio.

Cleveland Browns Offseason Workout

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Cleveland Browns

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 04: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens watches the game against the Denver Broncos at M&amp;T Bank Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens Can’t Just Pretend The Browns Didn’t Give Deshaun Watson All That Money

Tennessee Titans v Washington Commanders

Ron Rivera Went Down With His Chosen Scrub

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks onward from the sideline during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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Deshaun Watson Returns And The Browns Win Without Him

Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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New Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson

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I Can’t Believe The Browns Blew This One

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Baker Mayfield Maybe Cussed

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Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Cleveland Browns

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