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Colts interested in signing Lawson?

22 March 2012

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With seemingly every big name starter, aside from wide receiver Reggie Wayne, gone from the team this off-season, the Colts have had to start from scratch with their roster, signing players that fit better with new head coach Chuck Pagano’s 3-4 defensive scheme. One potential option that is gaining steam is hybrid linebacker Manny Lawson, who [...]

Chiefs add Peyton Hillis to backfield mix

14 March 2012

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A little more than a year ago, Peyton Hillis was one of the best running backs in the league, finishing off a monster season with the Browns in which he racked up 1,177 yards and 11 touchdowns on 270 carries, earning a spot on the cover of Madden ’12 in the process. Fast forward to this [...]

Browns, Dolphins open negotiations with Matt Flynn

13 March 2012

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As the only other quarterback on the market, aside from Peyton Manning, expected to command a major contract, Matt Flynn wasn’t likely to find his phone quiet at the outset of free agency earlier this afternoon, with multiple teams making a strong push for his services right out of the starting gate. According to Omar [...]

Browns, Redskins unwilling to go all out to get #2 pick from Rams?

4 March 2012

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The Rams offering up the #2 overall pick to the highest bidder has dominated the off-season discussion thus far and while other teams may have interest in moving up that high in the first round, the consensus is that the winner will ultimately be either the Redskins or the Browns, as they both have the [...]

Browns in the mix for Rams #2 pick

29 February 2012

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One of the worst kept secrets this off-season is the Rams desire to trade down from their slot at #2 overall, gaining a package of picks and perhaps a player or two back in return. One team that’s been linked to the discussion involving that pick is the Browns, as they’ve been enamored with Baylor [...]

Browns lock up Jackson with five year deal

27 February 2012

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One of the Browns many priorities this off-season was addressing the impending departure of middle linebacker D’Qwell Jackson, either through the franchise tag or by reaching a long term agreement. They can check that task off their list today, after reportedly hammering out a new five year deal that will pay Jackson $42.5 million, including [...]

Browns cut ties with Mangini; Gruden a possibility

3 January 2011

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With the regular season complete, coaches on the hot seat are now receiving the news most of them dreaded to hear, with their respective team deciding to move on in a different direction going forward. The first coach to receive such news this morning was Eric Mangini, who’s officially out as the head coach in Cleveland, [...]

McNabb okay with return to Washington

28 December 2010

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Just two weeks removed from being relegated to the bench, Donovan McNabb has expressed a desire to stay the course with the Redskins next season, if he can gain some assurance that he’ll be the team’s starter from head coach Mike Shanahan. Despite not having much to work with aside from McNabb as of right [...]

Browns expected to give McCoy another shot

18 October 2010

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It’s not the most ideal situation, but a second chance to take the field as the starting quarterback in on the way for Cleveland’s Colt McCoy, as the two players ahead of him on the depth chart are still dealing with injuries severe enough to keep them on the bench. According to Mary Kay Cabot [...]

Eagles get Harrison from Browns

13 October 2010

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With the trade deadline less than a week away, Philadelphia took advantage of Cleveland’s surplus at running back today, in an effort to upgrade their depth chart at the position. According to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, the Eagles have acquired Jerome Harrison from the Browns in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. The compensation isn’t likely to be [...]

Browns increasing Cribbs role in offense

25 September 2010

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It would seem to be a no brainer on the surface, but Cleveland has made a big push this week to get their top playmaker, receiver Joshua Cribbs, more active in their offense on Sundays. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns have recognized just how exlosive Cribbs can be when he [...]

Browns looking to trade for Kevin Kolb

22 September 2010

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Wed @ 1:56 pm – 610 WIP’s report has been confirmed by ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio, who went a step further in saying that “multiple teams” have contacted the Eagles about a possible trade for Kolb. Teams likely to have been in that group include Buffalo, Arizona, Oakland, and Jacksonville. 12:58 pm – The drama surrounding [...]

Game Predictions – Chiefs @ Browns

18 September 2010

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While a lot of people around the league are looking for Kansas City to suffer a let down of sorts tomorrow in Cleveland after their emotional win last Monday night against San Diego, I’m not one of them. The Chiefs coaching staff undoubtedly had this contest circled on their calendars since late last season, when [...]

Browns to look at Jarvis Green

13 September 2010

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A week removed from being released in Denver, free agent defensive end Jarvis Green is expected to be in Cleveland tomorrow to workout with the Browns, who have a need for depth along their defensive front. Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com first reported the scheduled meeting between Cleveland and Green. Given the way he played throughout the [...]

Roster Cuts: AFC North

4 September 2010

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Here’s the latest on each team’s moves to reach the 53 man roster limit in the AFC North. We’ll be updating this with any additions that we find throughout the night, so be sure to check back often. Feel free to leave any thoughts you may have in the comment section. Baltimore Ravens QB – [...]

Seahawks, Houshmandzadeh close to parting ways

3 September 2010

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The discussion surrounding Seattle wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh and his future with the Seahawks has taken a definite turn towards his exit from the club in recent days, with the team making a strong push to find a trade partner prior to Saturday’s roster cut down deadline. According to Danny O’Neil of the Seattle Times, the [...]

Injuries take their toll on Browns, Broncos

3 September 2010

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Season ending injuries are a fairly normal occurance at this time of year, but for NFL coaches and front offices, they’re never easy to stomach, especially when they happen to their players. Two teams were hit with bad news on that front last night, as multiple running backs went down with severe injuries. The Browns lost [...]

Seahawks clearing space for Vincent Jackson?

2 September 2010

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It’s been rumored for quite some time now that Seattle has a significant interest in acquiring embattled Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson, and while the Seahawks would seem on paper to not have the space or financial flexibility to make such a move, things are beginning to shape up in that direction. According to NFL [...]

2010 Season Outlook: Cleveland Browns

2 September 2010

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First Glance: The Browns are a team with no clear cut identity right now, having undergone radical changes to their roster that left even the most die hard fans in Cleveland shaking their heads in wonder this off-season. Major question marks abound at almost every key position, especially at quarterback, and at this point, it’s [...]

Matt Leinart on his way out in Arizona?

31 August 2010

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It’s not often that former first round picks are traded or released by their respective club without having spent a significant amount of time as a starter first, but in the case of Arizona quarterback Matt Leinart, it seems likely that very scenario will be playing itself out at some point this week. According Fox [...]