Written by:
Ioana Romanasu
Fact-checked by:
James Whitelock
Updated September 13, 2024
4 min read
Subscribe to WSN.
Subscribe to WSN.
Located in one of the few states in the country that boasts two NFL teams, the Cleveland Browns have a long and rich heritage built over the years since the team was founded in 1945.
The Browns were named by way of a fan contest that ended up honoring the team’s first coach and GM Paul Brown who went on to found Ohio’s second NFL team, the Cincinnati Bengals.
In this team guide, we’ll examine every aspect of the Browns to help you not only learn about the franchise but hopefully make a few more winning bets on them this season, too.
Follow how the Cleveland Browns are doing in the AFC North.
/fit-in/400x235/1665738317/afc-north-division-winner.jpg.jpeg)
AFC North Odds, Predictions, Betting Picks: Can Anyone Stop Derrick Henry and the Ravens
13 hours ago | Michael Savio/fit-in/400x235/1726666796/giants-vs-browns-2024-09-22-jerome-ford.jpg)
Giants vs. Browns Prop Bets and Predictions: Battle of Bad Quarterback Play
1 week ago | Richard Janvrin/fit-in/400x235/1726059633/browns-vs-jaguars-2024-09-15-tank-bigsby.jpg)
Browns vs. Jaguars Picks, Predictions and Odds: Will Deshaun Watson Ever Recover
2 weeks ago | Tanner Kern/fit-in/400x235/1665755408/baker-mayfield-2020-production.jpg.jpeg)
Baker Mayfield's 2020/21 Production - Predictions and Betting Odds
1 year ago | Mike Lukas/fit-in/400x235/1665757310/cleveland-browns-vs-49ers.jpg.jpeg)
Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers: Predictions and Odds (NFL Week 5)
1 year ago | Mike Lukas/fit-in/400x235/1665757217/seattle-seahawks-vs-cleveland-browns.jpg.jpeg)
Seattle Seahawks vs Cleveland Browns: Predictions and Odds (NFL Week 6)
1 year ago | Mike Lukas/fit-in/1110x740/1665757179/cleveland-browns.jpg.jpeg)
The Cleveland Browns were founded in 1946 by taxi tycoon Arthur B. McBride and football coach Paul Brown. Before the team’s first season, McBride held a fan vote to choose a name. Browns was the most submitted answer but there’s some dispute about whether that was all because of the coach, or to do with the famous boxer Joe Louis whose nickname was the Brown Bomber.
The Browns were originally part of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) but when that league closed down, the Browns joined the NFL and played their first game during the 1950 season.
The franchise has won eight league championships but zero Super Bowls in the modern NFL era. The Browns have won 11 conference championships, 21 division championships and appeared 28 times in the playoffs.
Most recently however, the Browns have been mired in the league’s longest postseason drought, not having qualified for the playoffs since 2002.
The franchise’s most recognizable players include Jim Brown, Otto Graham, and Joe Thomas.
| All-Time Team Leaders | ||
|---|---|---|
| Games played | Lou Groza (1946-1967) | 268 |
| Passing Yards | Brian Sipe | 23,713 |
| Passing TDs | Otto Graham | 174 |
| Receiving Yards | Ozzie Newsome | 7,980 |
| Receiving TDs | Gary Collins | 70 |
| Rushing Yards | Jim Brown | 12,312 |
| Rushing TDs | Jim Brown | 106 |
| Sacks | Clay Matthews | 62 |
| Interceptions | Thom Darden | 45 |
| Points Scored (Kicker) | Lou Groza | 1,608 |
Online sports betting is legal in Ohio. You can get started with betting on the Browns with one of the sportsbooks we suggest. See your options below.
| Sportsbook | Welcome Bonus | Available in OH | Sign up link |
|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 Sportsbook | $1,000 Safety Net Bet OR $200 in Bonus Bets | ✅ | Sign up here |
| FanDuel Sportsbook | Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets | ✅ | Sign up here |
| Caesars Sportsbook | $1,000 First Bet on Caesars OR $250 in Bonus Bets | ✅ | Sign up here |
| BetRivers Sportsbook | $500 Bonus Bet | ✅ | Sign up here |
Keep an eye on our guide to legal sports betting in Ohio for the latest developments.
/fit-in/400x235/1665759450/nfl-nba.jpg.jpeg)
/fit-in/400x235/1665757558/best-nfl-betting-bonuses-nj.jpg.jpeg)
/fit-in/400x235/1695974450/where-to-bet-on-nfl-legally.jpg)
/fit-in/400x235/1727942858/best-nfl-prop-bets-week-5.jpg)
/fit-in/400x235/1727876862/falcons-vs-buccaneers-2024-10-03.jpg)
/1702479154/ioana-romanasu.jpg "Ioana Romanasu - Content Team Lead")
Ioana Romanasu
Content Team Lead
| Email: | [email protected] |
|---|---|
| Education: | MSc in Brand Management and Marketing Communication |
| Favourite Sportsbook: | BetMGM Sportsbook |
| Favourite Casino: | Caesars Palace Casino |
| Experience: | 5,5 years |
/dmca.png "Dmca"){kind=small}
/1670944202/21.png "21"){kind=small}
/1670944628/2022-igb-best-casino-affiliate-gig-media-e1651053747946.png "2022 igb best casino affiliate gig media e1651053747946"){kind=small}
/1670944701/gig-media-power-affiliates-rank-123x40-1.png "Gig media power affiliates rank 123x40 1"){kind=icon}
/1670944773/800-gambler-black-144x40.jpg "800 gambler black 144x40"){kind=small}
/1718715753/gpwa.webp "Gpwa"){kind=small}
We support responsible gambling. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. If you need help, call 1-800-Gambler.
WSN.com is managed by Gentoo Media. Unless declared otherwise, all of the visible content on this site, such as texts and images, including the brand name and logo, belongs to Innovation Labs Limited (a Gentoo Media company) - Company Registration Number C44130, VAT ID: MT18874732, @GIG Beach Triq id-Dragunara, St. Julians, STJ3148, Malta.
Advertising Disclosure: WSN.com contains links to partner websites. When a visitor to our website clicks on one of these links and makes a purchase at a partner site, World Sports Network is paid a commission.
Copyright © 2024
/fit-in/400x235/1727941202/best-nico-collins-prop-bets.jpg)