The Cleveland Browns have had a rough go of it since returning to the NFL in 1999.

Just four playoff appearances and one playoff win in that time. A losing record in 22 seasons, with 18 seasons of double-digit losses. The glorious 0-16 season of 2017.

Compounding the issue is that their current home, Huntington Bank Field, is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, a freeway to the south, and the Great Lakes Science Center and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the east, leaving no room for the type of entertainment and business district that is all the rage among team owners.

When you add that all up, it’s not a surprise that the Browns landed in the lower third of Sportico’s annual ranking of the league’s most valuable franchises.

The Browns check in at No. 23 with a valuation of $6.14 billio

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