Mary Kay Cabot marks 38 years covering the Cleveland Browns
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Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Mary Kay Cabot has covered the Cleveland Browns since 1988, marking 38 years of reporting on the team. She transitioned from a backup writer at The Cleveland Plain Dealer in 1988 to the lead beat writer in 1991, becoming the first woman to cover a major pro team in Cleveland. Cabot was recognized in 2025 with the Bill Nunn Memorial Award from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In a recent interview, she discussed the challenges she faced, including lack of access to locker rooms early in her career. Currently, she still provides coverage for the Browns on Cleveland.com and appears on WKYC-TV.
- •Cabot began covering the Browns in 1988 as a backup writer.
- •She became the first female media member to cover a Cleveland pro team.
- •Recognized with the Bill Nunn Memorial Award in 2025.
- •Discussed early career challenges, including access to locker rooms.
- •Continues to cover the Browns for Cleveland.com and WKYC-TV.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mary Kay Cabot reflects on 38 years covering Browns: ‘I literally had to kick the door open’
"Few beat reporters are as synonymous with an NFL team as Mary Kay Cabot. She has covered the Cleveland Browns since 1988, serving as the backup writer for The Cleveland Plain Dealer before moving into the top spot in 1991. At the time, Cabot became the first female media member to cover a major pro…
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