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'It didn't meet the expectations': Browns' poor season defined by issues on and off the field

BEREA, Ohio -- The screaming from inside the locker room reverberated through the concrete walls, audible to anyone standing just outside.

The Cleveland Browns had just lost a fourth straight game in Week 7 in Baltimore, putting their season on edge before the midway point.

According to multiple team sources, the heated postgame exchange involved outspoken rookie defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey, who had called out Cleveland’s defensive backs.

That same game, star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney had refused to play on first or second down because he was upset about a game plan he believed favored All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett over him.