Mark Smith, a Vicksburg native who played six seasons in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns, has died. He was 51.

Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, according to his agent, Joe Linta.

The Cleveland Browns have signed quarterback Bailey Zappe from the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad, according to a league source confirmed.

The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 21-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns, highlighted by standout performances across the team.