Cleveland's offense carries great expectations into the 2021 NFL season, but Jim Trotter says the upgraded defense is making life hell for Baker Mayfield and Co. at Browns training camp. And this has Myles Garrett thinking big: "Go to the playoffs and make a run."

Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski have Cleveland positioned as a potential AFC heavyweight. Can the Browns live up to sky-high expectations? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise.

Is this the Browns' year? How frisky are the Bengals? Will the Ravens struggle to manufacture a pass rush? Are people hastily dismissing the Steelers? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every AFC North team.

After signing pass rushers Jadeveon Clowney and Takkarist McKinley, LB Anthony Walker and former Rams DBs John Johnson and Troy Hill, the Browns are easily better on paper. Myles Garrett believes they'll be much better come game time as well.

Malik Jackson is another one of the veterans who decided to join the Browns this offseason with an eye on a lofty prize. Jackson firmly believes Cleveland is the place where he -- and other free agents eyeing the team -- can achieve greatness.

With the 2021 NFL free agency negotiation period continuing, Gregg Rosenthal spotlights some of Tuesday's winners and losers. What will Hunter Henry do for the Patriots? Do the Bears have a plan beyond Andy Dalton?

Cleveland is signing defensive end Takkarist McKinley, a former first-round pick,  to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. 

Could Allen Robinson end up in Washington? How about Gerald McCoy reuniting with the Buccaneers? Nick Shook matches one free agent with each NFC team.

The Raiders placed rookie Henry Ruggs III on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday. With Ruggs' placement on the list, the 2020 first-round pick will be out for Thursday night's game against the Chargers. 

Defensive end Takk McKinley is not being waived as he was twice previously, instead landing on injured reserve with the Raiders and thus, sticking with a team, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Takk McKinley has a new home, and it isn't far from his hometown. The Oakland native was claimed off waivers by the 49ers, Ian Rapoport reports. Perhaps this one will stick for the former Falcons first-round pick.

The Cincinnati Bengals waived Takkarist McKinley after he failed his physical from the team. The transaction comes just six days after Cincy claimed him from the Atlanta Falcons.

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed former first-round pick Takk McKinley off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday. 

Takkarist McKinley's wish has been granted. The Atlanta Falcons waived the former first-round pick on Monday.

Takk McKinley was on the trade block in the last week before the deadline, but didn't get dealt. He's now making it clear he wanted out -- and still wants out, even if he can't be traded now.

The Atlanta Falcons have had trade talks regarding defensive end Takk McKinley and other teams believe he could be moved before the trade deadline, Tom Pelissero reported.

The 2020 regular season is just around the corner, and NFL Network has you covered with wall-to-wall training camp coverage each day starting at 10 a.m. ET. Follow along here for some of the best sights, sounds and moments from "Inside Training Camp Live" and around the NFL.

Week 12 of the 2019 season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 12 Sunday games.

Week 4 is here! Check out the full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 13 Sunday games.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley respects Ben Roethlisberger, but McKinley believes his presence on the field will affect the Steelers' signal-caller during Sunday's game.

The Chargers usually find ways to self-sabotage their way out of winnable games but the Bolts pulled out a two-point victory. Here's what else we learned from Sunday's Week 4 games.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Friday that the running back Devonta Freeman (knee) made progress through the week, but will sit out of Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says wide receiver A.J. Green, who's battling a groin injury and was limited in Wednesday's practice, will play Sunday versus the Falcons. Here are other injuries we're tracking.

New York Giants center Jon Halapio suffered fractures to his lower leg and ankle in Sunday night's game against the Cowboys and is scheduled to undergo surgery, the team announced.

After watching Myles Garrett as a rookie, Willie McGinest is certain the Browns DE is just scratching the surface of his potential. Who else makes McGinest's list of young pass rushers poised to break out in 2018?

AFC North Roster Reset: Around the NFL's Marc Sessler breaks down the top offseason acquisitions and losses in the division.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Atlanta Falcons have waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo shares that the Atlanta Falcons are not planning to trade defensive end Takkarist McKinley.

Watch highlights from the Week 1 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Atlanta Falcons during the 2020 NFL season.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson for huge loss.

NFL Network's Mike Giardi reports Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley has gone off social media after Falcons declined his fifth-year option.

Watch the highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Atlanta Falcons.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen.

Watch the best defensive plays from the Atlanta Falcons' win vs. Carolina Panthers during Week 11.

Watch the highlights from the Week 11 game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers.

The Falcons and Buccaneers put on an offensive showcase in a game which game down to a last-second field goal.

Watch the game highlights from the Dallas Cowboys vs the Atlanta Falcons for Week 11 of the 2018 season.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and celebrates after the play.