Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was named

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the Pro Football Writers of America’s Rookie of the Year on Tuesday.Mayfield is the first Browns player to be honored with the award https://www.brownsfanshop.com/Emmanuel-Ogbah-Jersey , which has been presented on a mostly annual basis by the organization since 1966, when Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Tommy Nobis took home the honors.Joining Mayfield on the All-Rookie team is cornerback Denzel Ward. Mayfield threw for a team-record 3,725 yards in 2018, which is also the sixth-best mark by a rookie in NFL history. His 27 touchdown passes broke the rookie record of 26, which had been shared by Peyton Manning (1998 with the Indianapolis Colts) and Russell Wilson (2012 with the Seattle Seahawks).The Browns offense and Mayfield took off once Freddie Kitchens took over as offensive coordinator midway through the season, which helped Mayfield become just the third quarterback in league history to throw at least one touchdown pass in each of his first 10 starts, finishing the season with a touchdown pass in each of the final 13 games and two or more touchdown passes in nine games overall.Other highlights, according to the PFWA’s press release, include Mayfield:leading all 2018 NFL rookies in passing yards, passing touchdown, completion percentage and passer rating (93.7)being named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 16being named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Month for Novemberthrowing for a franchise rookie single-game record of 397 yards and a touchdown against the Houston Texans in Week 13throwing for 351 yards in the second half against the Texans, becoming alone the first NFL quarterback since 2012 to hit that markthrowing four touchdown passes against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12, another franchise rookie recordMayfield is also one of five finalists for the NFL’s fan-voted Rookie of the Year award, joining Browns running back Nick Chubb, running back Saquon Barkley of the New York Giants Denzel Ward Jersey , linebacker Darius Leonard of the Indianapolis Colts, running back Phillip Lindsay of the Denver Broncos. More of the latest Browns news and notes from around the web in today’s dose of the Sunday Dawg Chow." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteDawgs EDTShareTweetShareShareSunday Dawg Chow: Browns news (4/14/19)Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsCleveland Browns:Strong D-line class could give Browns value at No. 49 (ohio.com) - John Dorsey didn’t hesitate when asked at the NFL Scouting Combine what he considers the strength of the April 25-27 NFL Draft. “It’s defensive line,” the general manager of the Browns said in late February. “We all know that.”The Browns path to greatness: awakening the sleeping giant (Browns Wire) - Since 1999, Browns fans have experienced anguish with few glimmers of hope. In 19 seasons, only two finished with winning records – only one ended with a playoff appearance. The common thread – poor leadership. As result, the common goal and collaborative vision have been replaced by drama and upheaval. Thankfully – those days are gone.What the Browns need to be the best team in the AFC North (cleveland.com) - Baltimore Coach John Harbaugh may have been close to being honest when he proclaimed the Browns as “the most talented team in the division.” Certainly the Browns have added the most talent and they also have lost far fewer impact players than AFC North contenders Baltimore and Pittsburgh.Baker Mayfield, OBJ respond to Von Miller’s Instagram post (247 Sports) - Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller has a good relationship with Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and quarterback Baker Mayfield. Miller was there when Beckham found out when he was traded and he was recently seen out to dinner with Mayfield, Beckham. The pass rusher was likely having a little fun when he posted an image of him sacking Mayfield on Instagram.NFL:How Anthony Barr spurned Jets to stay with Vikings (ESPN) - inebacker Anthony Barr told his agent to accept the deal with the New York Jets, an offer that would pay him an average of $15 million per season for five years. Instantly, the former first-round pick and four-time Pro Bowler regretted his decision. Less than 24 hours later, Barr’s agent told the Jets his client would not accept their offer after all and, instead, would return to the Minnesota Vikings. For far less money.AFC Roster Reset: Chiefs, Chargers, Patriots sit atop conference (NFL.com) - The best AFC organizations of the decade are having rough offseasons Trevon Coley Color Rush Jersey , at least on paper. ”On paper” doesn’t mean much in the NFL, but this is a recipe for even more parity than usual in the AFC, with greater hope than ever that New England’s incomparable streak of nine straight playoff byes could finally end. Then again, we’ve heard that before. As we wrap up our Roster Reset series, let’s take a quick look at the AFC hierarchy heading into the draft.Eagles’ Jalen Mills arrested after fight with NBA player (nj.com) - Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills was arrested on Friday night. The 25-year-old, per NBC Sports, got into a fight with Devin Robinson, a Washington Wizards basketball player, outside of a Washington D.C. nightclub and was arrested.Tom Brady among 32 players who had their helmets officially banned by the NFL (CBS Sports) - If Tom Brady wants to play in the NFL in 2019, he’s going to have find a new helmet to wear.In a joint announcement on Friday, the NFL and NFLPA released a list of helmets that have been approved for play in 2019, and Brady’s didn’t make the cut. Of course, the announcement likely didn’t come as any surprise to Brady, and that’s because his helmet was actually one of 10 that was put on the banned list last year.