Inside the Browns' descent into NFL mediocrity: How they got to 13 losses — and QB purgatory

The Yahoo Fantasy Football Roundtable discusses key lessons learned in the 2024-25 season, including the importance of quarterbacks being able to pass effectively, the value of drafting players based on potential rather than speculation, and the trend of finding success with late-round tight ends and rookie players. They highlight the success of rookies like Jayden Daniels and Bucky Irving, as well as the impact of players like Terry McLaurin and Jalen McMillan who outperformed their...

The Independent relies on reader support to continue reporting on important issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Your donation helps fund investigative journalism and documentary projects, ensuring that both sides of the story are covered. AC Milan is interested in loaning Marcus Rashford from Manchester United as he seeks a new challenge after falling out of favor under new head coach Ruben Amorim. Rashford's desire to play in a major league and...

Daniel Oyefusi, ESPN reporter, covers the Cleveland Browns. Quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a setback in his Achilles rehab, potentially requiring another surgery and impacting the team's offseason plans for the quarterback position. Despite Watson's injury, the Browns are not planning a major rebuild and are focusing on retaining core players like Myles Garrett. Full Article

In an early 2025 fantasy football two-round mock draft by Yahoo Sports, Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals is selected as the top pick, followed by Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings. Other notable picks include Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles, Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons, and CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys. The second round features players like Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers, Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers,...

The Independent relies on reader support to cover stories ranging from reproductive rights to Big Tech, with a commitment to providing unbiased journalism accessible to all. Your donation enables journalists to report on critical issues from all perspectives. West Ham's manager Julen Lopetegui faces scrutiny amid rumors of Graham Potter as a potential replacement, while technical director Tim Steidten focuses on the transfer window after a disappointing season for the club. Full Article

Marcel Louis-Jacques, an ESPN reporter since 2019, covered the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins, winning awards for breaking news and enterprise writing. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill hinted at leaving the team after missing the playoffs for the first time in his career, expressing frustration and uncertainty about his future, following a disappointing season and elimination from playoff contention. Despite Hill's potential exit and the Dolphins' season-ending loss, coach Mike McDaniel remained focused on...