Browns announce plans to move from their lakefront stadium since 1999 to dome in the suburbs

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are moving out of their lakefront home.

The team officially announced plans Thursday to leave their 25-year-old stadium on the shores of Lake Erie when the lease expires in 2028 and move to a domed facility in suburban Brook Park despite the city’s efforts to keep it in Cleveland.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb met Wednesday with owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam, who told him they were moving forward with their intention to build the $2.4 billion facility and entertainment complex 12 miles south of downtown.

The Haslams explored several possible sites and considered renovating their current home before deciding the move was their best option.