Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (10/8/21)

Cleveland Browns:

• “Browns Mayfield committed to playing despite partially torn labrum; offers no excuses, backed by teammates” (OBR) - “Anyone who has experienced that knows it is a painful process, but it stretches or can tear the cartilage and muscles surrounding the shoulder.”
• “Odell Beckham Jr. preaches patience, says deep catches are coming” (BrownsZone) - “Beckham, who had two catches for 27 yards, isn’t buying the narrative of a continued lack of chemistry between the two.”
• “Browns waive Joe Jackson” (PFT) - “Jackson has been a rotational player for Cleveland this season, recording a sack and a tackle for loss in the Browns’ Week One loss to Kansas City. In all, he’s played 12 percent of the club’s defensive snaps this year.”
• “The ‘old man’ in the middle who has helped the Browns D thrive without one of its top leaders” (Browns.com) - “Smith has been at the heart of it all, and he’ll continue to play a vital role for the Browns even after Walker returns.”
• “Herbert’s Chargers Host Mayfield’s Browns In Key AFC Battle” (AP) - “Justin Herbert and Baker Mayfield are at the helm of 3-1 teams as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.”
• “John Clayton: You can make it to the playoffs relying on the run game, but you can’t win a Super Bowl that way” (92.3 The Fan) - “John discussed the Browns improving defense, the importance of strong quarterback play in the NFL...”
• “Bart Scott: Mayfield is the most replaceable QB in the NFL” (ESPN) - “Bart Scott says Baker Mayfield should be producing at a higher level with the abundance of talent around him in Cleveland.”