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 five 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. The Browns' first round draft pick, rookie sensation linebacker Chip Banks earned 6.5 sacks in just nine games.