Jimmy Donovan stepping down as Cleveland Browns radio announcer as battle with cancer continues

Jimmy Donovan, "The Voice of the Cleveland Browns," is stepping away from the Browns Radio Network to continue his focus on his battle with cancer.

Donovan was first diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in 2000, which began a decade-long battle with the disease. He underwent a bone marrow transplant in the summer of 2011, and has been monitoring since. Donovan announced in May 2023 that he had a relapse of the leukemia and would undergo a more aggressive treatment.

Then, in September during the 2023 season opener against the Bengals, Donovan announced he would taking a medical leave of absence from the Browns Radio Network as he continued his treatment of leukemia. He returned to the radio booth in November for Week 11 of the season. In February 2024, Donovan celebrated the end of a radiation treatment.

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