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Ashley Bastock
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Browns beat reporter for Cleveland.com | Some Cavs too | John Carroll University alum | Human to PaulAnka the bernedoodle | Pilates goer and Peloton rider. | Thinking about The Eras Tour 🫶
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Ashley Bastock @ashleybastock42.bsky.social · Dec 30
“They don’t pay us for the good times.”

Going long with #Browns DC Jim Schwartz on making his defense one of the best in a losing season, watching Myles Garrett chase history, and whether he can see himself being a head coach again:

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‘They don’t pay us for the good times’: Jim Schwartz still aspires to the top — and his Browns defense shows why
Despite roster turnover and two losing seasons, jim Schwartz’s defense has stayed among the NFL’s elite by refusing to let the standings define the standard.
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As Jim Schwartz resigns from #Browns, 5 takeaways from my December 1-on-1:

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As Jim Schwartz resigns from Browns, 5 takeaways from my December 1-on-1: Ashley Bastock
The Jim Schwartz era in Cleveland is officially over, with his resignation on Friday. In December he spoke with cleveland.com about his desire to be a head coach again one day.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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#Browns struck gold with Carson Schwesinger. Now they must do it again:

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Browns struck gold with Carson Schwesinger. Now they must do it again: Ashley Bastock
Schwesinger
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February 6, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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#Browns LB Carson Schwesinger wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award:

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Browns LB Carson Schwesinger wins NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award
The Browns rookie linebacker was the favorite to win the award, and a bright spot in a 5-12 season.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:23 AM
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Why the #Cavs — not the #Browns — owned Cleveland’s sports conversation Tuesday.

More on the Darius Garland for James Harden trade, hours after Todd Monken's intro presser in Berea:

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Why the Cavs — not the Browns — owned Cleveland’s sports conversation Tuesday: Ashley Bastock
NBA trade rumors, a possible Garland move and even Giannis talk combined to push the Browns into the background.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
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Head coach Todd Monken’s #Browns offense starts with one non-negotiable.

On Monken's philosophy that puts a premium on scoring, and meeting the roster where it's at:

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Head coach Todd Monken’s Browns offense starts with one non-negotiable
The Browns didn’t get a schematic label from their new head coach, just a clear mandate after years near the bottom of the league.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Deep breaths, #Browns fans. Todd Monken may have not been the head coach everyone was expecting, but I think he could quickly win Cleveland over:

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Why Todd Monken could quickly win Browns fans over: Ashley Bastock
The Browns’ hire wasn’t flashy, but Todd Monken’s blend of toughness, experience and offensive vision may win fans over.
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January 31, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Story updated given latest Jim Schwartz news and reporting from @marykaycabot.bsky.social:
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Browns are sold on Todd Monken, but one development could turn this coach search into an abject failure: Ashley Bastock
Todd Monken wasn’t the fan favorite, and what comes next could define the hire.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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#Browns must now sell Todd Monken, their dark-horse candidate, to skeptical fan base:

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Browns must now sell Todd Monken, their dark-horse candidate, to skeptical fan base: Ashley Bastock
Todd Monken wasn’t the fan favorite, and what comes next could define the hire.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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The #Browns didn’t hire Grant Udinski, but that particular process still mattered for both parties. My column:

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The Browns didn’t hire Grant Udinski, but the process still mattered: Ashley Bastock
Udinski’s surprising exit still offered clarity — and lessons — for a Browns coaching search nearing its end
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January 26, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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A #Browns coaching search, a Baker Mayfield tweet, and familiar offseason chaos. No it's not 2019, or 2020.

But for the Browns, no offseason can ever be normal, and the QB ghosts of past and present are always there:

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A Browns coaching search, a Baker Mayfield tweet, and familiar offseason chaos: Ashley Bastock
A coaching search, a quarterback feud, and the reminder that chaos is always part of the Browns’ process.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Carson Schwesinger wins PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year — is bigger hardware next for the #Browns LB?:

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Carson Schwesinger wins PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year — is bigger hardware next for the Browns LB?
Schwesinger becomes the first Browns player to earn the PFWA’s Defensive Rookie of the Year honor. His teammate Mason Graham was also honored.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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Why Jim Schwartz has become a favorite of #Browns fans amid team’s coaching search:

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Why Jim Schwartz has become a favorite of Browns fans amid team’s coaching search: Ashley Bastock
Fans we asked see Jim Schwartz as the clearest path to preserving what already works for the Cleveland Browns.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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What #Browns offer amid AFC North coaching shakeup:

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What Browns offer amid AFC North coaching shakeup: Ashley Bastock
The Browns may have an unclear future at QB, but they do have something to offer that neither the Steelers or Ravens can come close in.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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The Andrew Berry quote #Browns fans should remember as head coach search continues:

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The Andrew Berry quote Browns fans should remember as head coach search continues: Ashley Bastock
With an elite defense, a muddled quarterback future and two contender windows, Cleveland’s search requires a specific kind of leader.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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#Browns LB Devin Bush ends resurgent season with AFC Defensive Player of the Week award:

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Browns LB ends resurgent season with AFC Defensive Player of the Week award
From setback to standout, Devin Bush closed his comeback year with a league honor.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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As #Browns search for a head coach, their elite defense — and its architect — loom large:

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As Browns search for a head coach, their elite defense — and its architect — loom large
With Kevin Stefanski out, players and production alike make the case for continuity on the league’s most consistent defense
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January 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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The #Browns’ own words expose the flaw in firing Kevin Stefanski: My column ---->

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The Browns’ own words expose the flaw in firing Kevin Stefanski: Ashley Bastock
The Browns supposedly knew they were in for a tough season -- so why did they part ways with their coach, and split responsibility with the GM?
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January 5, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Spotted in downtown Cleveland #Browns
January 5, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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“I do (want to return to Cleveland), but it’s not up to me.”

David Njoku enters offseason with #Browns future uncertain:

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David Njoku enters offseason with Browns future uncertain
As Njoku prepares for free agency, injuries, cap realities and a changing roster cloud his Browns future.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Quick thoughts after the #Browns finale against the Bengals: youtube.com/shorts/C4Sxl...
Cleveland.com #Browns beat writer Ashley Bastock on Kevin Stefanski,Jim Schwartz, David Njoku & more
YouTube video by Cleveland Browns on cleveland.com
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January 5, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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Why keeping Jim Schwartz in the building should be non-negotiable for the #Browns: My immediate postgame reax after season-finale win over #Bengals ----->

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Why keeping Jim Schwartz in the building should be non-negotiable for the Browns: Ashley Bastock
As Cleveland weighs its coaching future, one unit — and one coach — stands apart
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January 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Andre Szmyt wins it for the #Browns with a 49-yard walkoff FG. In Week 1, his two missed kicks against Cincy cost Cleveland the game -- what a season for him.
January 4, 2026 at 8:54 PM
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The NFL sack record is officially Myles Garrett's. #Browns
January 4, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Luke Wypler has a knee injury and has been ruled out. After coming out of the med tent he was carted to the locker room #Browns
January 4, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Luke Wypler was injured and is in the med tent. Zak Zinter is coming in at center #Browns
January 4, 2026 at 8:09 PM