CLEVELAND -- Nobody, at least still living, knows for sure how Brownie the Elf came to be the first official mascot of the Cleveland Browns some 76 years ago. Yet one fact is certain: It was Art ...

Brownie the Elf has been the official mascot of the Cleveland Browns since the franchise was created. Prior to the Browns' existence in Cleveland, the Rams were the NFL team occupying the city.

Dating to its early days, Cleveland has used a brownie elf as a franchise icon. The mischievous creature is easily visible at Browns games—both as a mascot and as Cleveland's midfield logo.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Brownie the Elf will make his 2022 debut as the Cleveland Browns midfield logo when the team takes on the New York Jets in Sunday’s home opener at FirstEnergy Stadium. The ...

That would be the beloved mascot, Brownie the Elf. And it is likely Brownie that prompted Chase to refer to Cleveland as elves. There is a long, off-and-on history of Brownie the Elf.

The Cleveland Browns announced the elf logo will stay on the field, as it appeared in 2022.

How did Brownie the Elf end up as the Browns' midfield logo? Democracy. In 2022, the Browns put several potential midfield logos up for a vote—the team hadn't had one since 2016 at that point.

The latest caricature of Brownie was revealed last week as the team's new midfield logo. And if you're confused by his existence as an NFL mascot, you're not alone. Here's his story.