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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · Jul 28

Middle child to #Browns middle LB: How Carson Schwesinger made himself the center of attention:

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Middle child to Browns middle LB: How Carson Schwesinger made himself the center of attention

The middle child of five siblings, Carson Schwesinger worked his way from walk-on status at UCLA to becoming an All-America linebacker and a second-round Browns draft pick.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 27m

#Browns offense only has three first downs today. One is from a penalty.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 1d

Can #Browns find answers at key starting spots against the Steelers? Storylines and predictions:

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Can Browns find answers at key starting spots against the Steelers? Storylines and predictions: Ashley Bastock

Lineup uncertainty looms as the Browns head to Pittsburgh. Read the top storylines and predictions for the Browns-Steelers matchup.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 1d

Will the #Browns’ turnover troubles return against takeaway-hungry Steelers?

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Will the Browns’ turnover troubles return against takeaway-hungry Steelers?

The Browns have spent the season battling turnovers as much as their opponents. Can they finally solve their biggest issue against the Steelers’ opportunistic defense?

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 2d

Denzel Ward ‘hurt by’ #Browns trading Greg Newsome II to Jaguars: ‘I shed some tears for Greg:’

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Denzel Ward ‘hurt by’ Browns trading Greg Newsome II to Jaguars: ‘I shed some tears for Greg’

The Browns’ locker room is feeling the impact of Greg Newsome II’s trade to Jacksonville, with Denzel Ward admitting the move hit him hard.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 3d

#Browns’ left tackle carousel spins on: Could this veteran be next against Steelers?

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Browns’ left tackle carousel spins on: Could this veteran be next against Steelers?

Cleveland has started five different offensive line combinations through five games — and Week 6 could bring another shuffle up front.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 4d

These are the kind of deals we don't see happen very often.
As #Browns trade Joe Flacco to Bengals, the AFC North gets even stranger:

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As Browns trade Joe Flacco to Bengals, the AFC North gets even stranger: Ashley Bastock

Joe Flacco’s trade from the Browns to the Bengals adds another twist to a chaotic AFC North — and proves that nothing in this division ever really ends.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 7d

Postgame column: Across the pond, the #Browns found a familiar heartbreak against the Vikings:

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Across the pond, the Browns found a familiar heartbreak against the Vikings: Ashley Bastock

The Browns carried a lead into the final minutes against the Vikings in London, only to see it disappear in another painful finish.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 7d

Great fake. Easy 2nd career TD for Dillon Gabriel and first career TD for Harold Fannin. #Browns lead 7-0.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 7d

Live stats crediting Alex Wright with forcing the fumble, Grant Delpit with the recovery #Browns

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 7d

Greg Newsome II has continued to impress me outside #Browns

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 8d

Gabriel’s 1st start, Garrett’s edge, and a London twist: #Browns-Vikings storylines and predictions:

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Gabriel’s 1st start, Garrett’s edge, and a London twist: Browns-Vikings storylines and predictions — Ashley Bastock

From Myles Garrett’s pass-rush advantage to Jerry Jeudy’s slump, these are the key factors — and predictions — that will define Sunday’s international clash.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 10d

The #Browns need WR help. Could an undrafted rookie provide the spark?:

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The Browns need WR help. Could an undrafted rookie provide the spark?

The Browns’ wide receiver depth has been tested. Now an undrafted rookie might get his chance to make an impact.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 10d

The Jerry Jeudy Express stalled with Joe Flacco. Can Dillon Gabriel get it on track as #Browns starter?

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The Jerry Jeudy Express stalled with Joe Flacco. Can Dillon Gabriel get it on track as Browns starter?

The Browns hope the Dillon Gabriel-to-Jerry Jeudy Express can finally leave the station as the rookie quarterback takes over as starter.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 12d

Amid all the #Browns’ issues, the simplest problem looms largest:

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Amid all the Browns’ issues, the simplest problem looms largest

The Browns have plenty of problems at 1-3, but one stat continues to define whether they win or lose.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 13d

The #Browns defense won’t point fingers, but everyone else can -- my postgame column:
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The Browns defense won’t point fingers, but everyone else can: Ashley Bastock

Browns vs Lions

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 13d

Same story, different week: #Browns undone against Lions by offense and special teams:

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Same story, different week: Browns undone against Lions by offense and special teams: Ashley Bastock

Against Detroit, the Browns showed the same troubling formula: elite defense wasted by an offense and special teams that can’t keep up.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 13d

The way things were going, it was only a matter of time until this team gave up a punt return TD. #Browns

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 13d

Jerry Jeudy with a drop downfield after Flacco avoids an Aidan Hutchinson sack #Browns

Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 13d

There's that Isaiah Bond speed.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 13d

33 yd FG by Andre Szmyt is good for the #Browns. They trail 20-10 with 6:44 to go in the 3Q.

Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 13d

Would have been a strip sack for Aidan Hutchinson and the #Browns third turnover, but it's wiped out by defensive holding.

Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 14d

Halftime: Lions 20, #Browns 7. Offense has struggled since opening script. Lions leading takeaway battle 2-0.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 14d

Halftime: Lions 20, #Browns 7. Offense has struggled since opening script. Lions leading takeaway battle 2-0.

Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 14d

This #Browns O-line continues to struggle against Lions rush.

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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · 14d

The ruling is an interception, but the play is under review.