The Cleveland Browns' relocation to Baltimore was orchestrated by the team's owner, Art Modell. In 1995, Modell announced that the Browns would move to Baltimore for the 1996 NFL season, leading to extensive legal battles and uproar among Cleveland's fanbase Wikipedia.
As part of the agreement reached after negotiations, the Browns' name, colors, and history would remain in Cleveland, allowing for the re-establishment of the team in 1999. The Baltimore team became the Baltimore Ravens, establishing a new identity and beginning their NFL journey afresh Baltimore Magazine.