Monthly Archives: March 2009

Browns news roundup

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Preseason schedule announced

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Wilson thankful to be home

Share 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 … Continue reading

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'Next week' on Stallworth

Share 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 … Continue reading

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McDonald's play rewarded

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Patten signing announced

Share 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, … Continue reading

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Report: Rogers a no-show

Share 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, … Continue reading

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McCreight lands in Arizona

Share 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 … Continue reading

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PFT: Browns sign cornerback Ivy

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Ivy signed

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Herron signed

Share 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) … Continue reading

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Browns' Stallworth makes first public comments

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Saints sign Dinkins

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Browns sign St. Clair

Share 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, … Continue reading

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Jets retain Elam

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Wright signs with Arizona

Share 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 … Continue reading

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St. Clair visiting Cleveland

Share 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 … Continue reading

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A quick note about this blog

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Shaffer released; Bowens signed

Share 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 … Continue reading

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Jurevicius released

Share 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 … Continue reading

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