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March 2009

Browns news roundup

March 31, 2009

Haven't done this in a while. Here's a quick look around the Web at some Browns news.
Carlos Holmes of the Dayton Daily News always has an interesting take on the Browns. I suppose you'd have to with a nickname like "Big C." Anyway, he says the Browns are hot after Central Florida cornerback Joe Burnett.
No [...]

Tagged as: Braylon Edwards, Cleveland Browns, Donte Stallworth, Maurice Clarett, NFL

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Preseason schedule announced

March 30, 2009

The Browns will take on the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears in the preseason for the sixth consecutive year.
The NFL released its 2009 preseason schedule Monday, although specific dates were not given.
The Browns open with a trip to Green Bay between Aug. 13-17, then host Detroit between Aug. 20-24. The Tennessee Titans come to Cleveland [...]

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Wilson thankful to be home

March 26, 2009

He may be 25 years old and toiling in anonymity on the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, but former Browns receiver Travis Wilson is thankful to be home. In a car accident three weeks ago, his younger brother Corey suffered life-threatening injuries that left him with virtually no movement below his waist.
Corey Wilson, 20, was [...]

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'Next week' on Stallworth

March 26, 2009

An announcement on possible charges against Browns receiver Donte Stallworth stemming from a fatal car accident is not expected until next week, a Miami Beach police department spokesperson said.
Detective Jenny Velazquez said Thursday she had spoken to the lead detective on the case and was told to expect developments next week.
Driving a two-door Bentley, Stallworth [...]

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McDonald's play rewarded

March 24, 2009

Browns second-year cornerback Brandon McDonald received the fifth-highest performance bonus from a league fund last season, according to figures released by the NFL Tuesday.
McDonald received $329,803 from the league's performance-based pay system, which compares playing time with regular-season salary (including bonuses). While McDonald had a rocky season, victimized on several touchdown passes, he started 15 [...]

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Patten signing announced

March 23, 2009

Wide receiver David Patten signed with the Browns Monday, rejoining the team he played for in 2000.
After his first stint with the Browns, Patten headed to New England, where he won three Super Bowls in four years. Patten, 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, spent the last two years with the New Orleans Saints. He's also played [...]

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Report: Rogers a no-show

March 19, 2009

Shaun Rogers has not participated in the Browns' off-season workout program this week, which likely indicates the Pro Bowl nose tackle has not patched up his differences with new coach Eric Mangini, ESPN.com reported.
The workouts are considered voluntary, but Mangini planned to use Monday's start of the sessions to address the team for the first [...]

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McCreight lands in Arizona

March 19, 2009

Former Browns director of player personnel T.J. McCreight has been hired by the Arizona Cardinals as director of pro personnel.
McCreight was let go by the Browns in January after spending four seasons in Cleveland, two as assistant director of player personnel. He worked for the Baltimore Ravens from 1997-2004.

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PFT: Browns sign cornerback Ivy

March 18, 2009

According to one of Pro Football Talk's league sources, the Browns have signed Ravens cornerback Corey Ivy to a one-year deal.
Ivy would be the second cornerback the team has signed following the signing of Hank Poteat.
A nine-year veteran, the Browns will be Ivy's fifth team.

Tagged as: Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Corey Ivey

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Ivy signed

March 18, 2009

The Browns announced the signing of Baltimore Ravens free agent cornerback Corey Ivy Thursday. Profootballtalk.com reported Wednesday that Ivy agreed to terms of a one-year deal.
An eight-year veteran who has spent much of his career as a nickel back, Ivy played for the Ravens for the past three seasons. He has also been with the [...]

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Herron signed

March 18, 2009

The Browns replaced one Northwestern running back with another, signing free agent Noah Herron Wednesday after losing Jason Wright to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.
Herron, 26, 5-foot-11 and 225 pounds, has played for Pittsburgh (2005), Green Bay (2005-07) and Tampa Bay (2008). In 23 career games, he's rushed 85 times for 273 yards and three [...]

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Browns' Stallworth makes first public comments

March 18, 2009

The Browns put out this statement from wide receiver Donte Stallworth:
“My family and I are grief stricken over the tragic accident which occurred Saturday on Miami Beach where Mario Reyes sadly lost his life.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the Reyes family during this incredibly difficult time. Unfortunately, since this accident is still under [...]

Tagged as: accident, Cleveland Browns, Donte Stallworth

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Saints sign Dinkins

March 18, 2009

Browns free agent tight end Darnell Dinkins has agreed to terms of a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints, the Times-Picayune reported Wednesday.
Dinkins, 32, a seven-year veteran, was primarily a blocker and special teams player during his three seasons in Cleveland.
Dinkins' departure leaves newly acquired Robert Royal, Steve Heiden and Martin Rucker as [...]

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Browns sign St. Clair

March 17, 2009

Chicago Bears free agent offensive tackle John St. Clair signed a three-year, $9.1 million contract with the Browns Tuesday.
A nine-year veteran, St. Clair has spent the past four seasons with the Bears. Chicago reportedly offered him a three-year, $4.5 million deal.
St. Clair could move into the Browns' right tackle spot, vacant after Kevin Shaffer was [...]

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Jets retain Elam

March 17, 2009

The Jets matched the Browns' offer sheet for restricted free agent safety Abram Elam, the Jets announced on their web site Tuesday.
Elam, a Kent State product, would have been a candidate to replace strong safety Sean Jones, who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. Elam would have been the fifth former Jet to join coach Eric [...]

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Wright signs with Arizona

March 16, 2009

Browns backup running back Jason Wright signed a two-year contract with Arizona, the Cardinals announced Monday.
Wright, a four-year veteran, was a third-down back and a key special teams player. Last season he rushed 85 times for 156 yards and a TD.
The Cardinals needed depth in the backfield after J.J. Arrington went to the Denver Broncos [...]

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St. Clair visiting Cleveland

March 16, 2009

Chicago Bears free agent offensive lineman John St. Clair is visiting the Browns Monday, his agent Ben Dogra confirmed.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears offered nine-year veteran St. Clair a three-year, $4.5 million contract two weeks before free agency began and Dogra responded with a counter-offer.
St. Clair, 31, has made 19 consecutive starts, 16 [...]

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A quick note about this blog

March 13, 2009

Each month for the past three months, the traffic for this blog has doubled. That is something Luke and I can hang our hats on and something we're forever grateful.
However, the increased exposure has apparently led to some misconception. Twice in the past couple of weeks, we have been referred to as Akron Beacon Journal [...]

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Shaffer released; Bowens signed

March 12, 2009

Kevin Shaffer became the second Browns veteran released in a span of 24 hours as the team parted ways with the right tackle Thursday.
Receiver Joe Jurevicius had his contract terminated Wednesday by new coach Eric Mangini and general manager George Kokinis.
Shaffer is reportedly due a $1 million roster bonus Friday and the two sides [...]

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Jurevicius released

March 11, 2009

Joe Jurevicius' dream of playing one more season in his hometown ended Wednesday when the Browns terminated the contract of the 11-year veteran receiver.
Jurevicius, 34, underwent seven surgeries on his right knee in 2008, starting with a routine arthroscopic procedure in January. About 10 days later he contracted a staph infection that he said required [...]

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