Browns edge Za’Darius Smith impressed by rookie Michael Hall Jr., makes lofty Aaron Donald comparison

Rookie Michael Hall Jr. impresses Browns edge Za’Darius Smith, draws comparisons to Aaron Donald The Cleveland Browns have focused on retaining key defensive linemen this offseason, but rookie Michael Hall Jr. is generating excitement among his peers. Hall, a Cleveland native and Ohio State alum, has shown promise in training camp, drawing comparisons to Aaron … Read more

Browns veteran additions Za’Darius Smith, Juan Thornhill set sights on Super Bowl ring: ‘No. 1 goal’

The Cleveland Browns have only reached the postseason twice since being brought back to life in 1999, but two of the franchise’s latest free agent additions, three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za’Darius Smith and two-time Super Bowl champion safety Juan Thornhill, insist speaking the goal of a Super Bowl out loud isn’t too lofty. Smith … Read more

Za’Darius Smith, Juan Thornhill have same goal of getting ‘a ring’ with Cleveland Browns

BEREA — Za’Darius Smith has put up numbers in three of the last four seasons to put him in the conversation as a dark-horse NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate. However, like his new Browns teammate, Myles Garrett, that award had eluded him so far. Now on the same defensive line at Garrett, the … Read more