1982 Cleveland Browns season
| 1982 Cleveland Browns season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Art Modell |
| Head coach | Sam Rutigliano |
| Home stadium | Cleveland Municipal Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–5 |
| Division place | 8th AFC (Would have been 3rd in the AFC Central) |
| Playoffs | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (at Raiders) 10–27 |
| Pro Bowlers | LB Chip Banks |
The 1982 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 33rd season with the National Football League.
The Browns were among eight teams that qualified for the playoffs during this strike shortened season, and became one of only six teams to ever qualify for the playoffs despite having a losing record. The Browns and the Detroit Lions from the same year are the only two teams with a losing record to qualify as wildcards. In the first round of the NFL playoffs, Cleveland lost to the Los Angeles Raiders 27–10.
The Browns' first round draft pick, rookie sensation linebacker Chip Banks earned 6.5 sacks in just nine games.