Browns DE Jadeveon Clowney's illness not COVID-related

Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney missed Wednesday's practice with an illness, but the worst-case scenario was avoided.

"He's negative" for COVID-19, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters. "He's just ill."

Clowney was expected to make his Browns debut this Sunday as Cleveland opens its season at the Kansas City Chiefs. The 28-year-old's illness could throw a wrench in those plans, but Stefanski said he