Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns represent Northeast Ohio in the AFC North, playing at Huntington Bank Field (Cleveland Browns Stadium) on the shores of Lake Erie. The Browns embody Cleveland's blue-collar identity—tough, loyal, and resilient—with a fanbase that has endured more than its share of heartbreak without abandoning the team. The Dawg Pound, the stadium's famously raucous section, creates one of the NFL's most intimidating home environments when the team is competitive. Cleveland's orange and brown colors and classic uniforms connect the franchise to its storied past despite the complex history of the 1996 relocation. The Browns continue their pursuit of the first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.

Founded in 1946 in the All-America Football Conference, the original Browns dominated professional football, winning four AAFC titles and four NFL championships including the 1964 title before the Super Bowl era. Paul Brown's innovations—from the facemask to film study to the modern offense—revolutionized the sport and made Cleveland a football powerhouse. The 1996 relocation to Baltimore devastated the city, which fought to keep the Browns name, colors, and history, resulting in a 1999 expansion team that inherited that legacy. Jim Brown remains one of football's greatest players, and the franchise's championship tradition—though predating the Super Bowl—is deeply cherished. Cleveland's unwavering loyalty through decades of struggle has made the Browns one of sports' most devoted fanbases.