New receivers Bess and Nelson bring experience, reliability to the slot
The Browns have not had a productive offense since 2007. And if you’re like me, over the last five years you’ve probably watched the likes of New England, Green Bay, and New Orleans and wondered how it was possible that Brady, Rodgers, and Brees were playing the same sport that us Cleveland fans watched every Sunday.
In 2011 Drew Brees threw for 46 touchdowns while the entire...
Browns’ David Nelson expected to be ready for season
Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Nelson missed most of
last season due to a torn ACL. The Browns’ offseason acquisition is rehabbing
his injury and new head coach Rob Chudzinski told reporters – including Nate
Ulrich of The Akron Beacon Journal – that Nelson should be ready for training
camp.
#Browns HC Rob Chudzinski said WR David Nelson is rehabbing knee and should be...
Some Browns fans trying to compare David Nelson To A.J. Green. There’s A Big Difference
Remember the old saying, “You can’t judge a Book by its cover?” This is exactly the case, when it comes to making a comparison, between David Nelson, the newly acquired Browns receiver and A.J. Green in Cincinnati. The only thing, the two men have in common is size. Sure both men are tall, Nelson stand 6’5″ tall and weighs 217- lbs. Green stands, 6’4″ and weighs 211...
Cleveland Browns ink WR David Nelson
The Cleveland Browns continued their activity in the free agent market on Monday. The Browns signed free agent wide receiver David Nelson to a one-year deal on Monday, although no financial details have been announced as of yet. This is an interesting signing for the Browns. Nelson brings a large frame at 6-foot-5 220 pounds.
Nelson is a promising young receiver and is coming off...
The Browns sign receiver David Nelson to a 1 year deal. Is this a good move?
The Cleveland Browns went out and signed David Nelson to a one year contract. Nelson showed a lot of talent in the 2011 season for the Buffalo Bills. He tore his anterior cruciate ligament in last season’s opener with the Bills and missed the rest of the season. Nelson who is, 6-foot-5, 214 Lbs., had a good 2011 season with the Bills. He caught 94 passes, for 1,042 yards and eight...
Browns sign WR Nelson to 1-year contract
The Cleveland Browns signed free agent wide receiver David Nelson to a one-year contract.
Nelson, who played three seasons for Buffalo, is coming off a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in last season's opener. The 6-foot-5, 214-pounder started 17 games for the Bills, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2010.
Nelson had 94 catches for 1,042 yards and eight touchdowns...
Browns sign veteran WR David Nelson
There is a saying that its better late than never. The Browns hope that is true.
It took about a month but the Browns finally added a veteran wide receiver to their receiving corps via free agency. After letting Mohamed Massaquoi and Josh Cribbs leave through free agency, the Browns had not added any player with NFL experience.
However, on Monday, the Browns announced that they had...
David Nelson Joins Cleveland Browns On One-Year Deal
With the NFL Draft coming up in a few weeks, free agency signings have come to a crawl, but Monday could be known as the day that the Cleveland Browns upgraded their receiving group relatively cheap, as they only had to offer David Nelson, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, a one-year deal.
After two promising seasons to start his career, last season was supposed to be a break out year...
Browns Strike One-Year Deal With Former Bills WR David Nelson
The Browns signed former Buffalo Bills slot receiver David Nelson to a one-year contract today, a league source confirmed for the Beacon Journal.
ESPNs Adam Schefter first reported a deal had been struck. Nelson visited the Browns this past Thursday at their headquarters in Berea.
Hey Cleveland
Nelson wrote on Twitter this evening.
Nelson, 26, spent the past three...
Browns sign WR David Nelson
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Cleveland Browns have signed former Bills’ receiver Donald Nelson.
Former Bills WR David Nelson reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 8, 2013
Nelson went down early in the 2012 season with a season-ending injury. He’ll be a nice addition for the Browns as long as he can...
Browns Reach An Agreement WR David Nelson
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Browns have reached an agreement with former Bills WR David Nelson on a one-year deal.
Mary Kay Cabot reported earlier in the day that the Browns were “close” to reaching a deal Nelson.
Nelson, 26, visited with the Browns last week, but is coming off of a torn ACL, so there’s at least some concerns regarding his overall effectiveness...
David Nelson Says Bills Let Him Walk Due To Injury
David Nelson doesn't know for certain why the Buffalo Bills decided to let him hit free agency.
The Bills might've wished the fourth-year receiver luck because he won't fit in new head coach Doug Marrone's system or because the $1.323 million qualifying offer was more than they wanted to commit.
Nelson, though, is convinced it's because of the season-ending...
David Nelson convinced knee injury sealed fate with Bills
The Buffalo Bills are in major transition, and they didn't feel receiver David Nelson fit into their plans.Nelson doesn't think it's because of the system.The three-year wideout is coming off a knee injury he acquired in Week 1 of the Bills' 2012 campaign that saw him miss the entire season. Buffalo opted not to tender the impending free agent, which he was informed...
Stevie Johnson still open to playing from slot, or 'wherever'
While Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson hasn't produced the smoothest of rides through the first part of his NFL career, his effort, outside of the gym, hasn't been questioned.Last December, Johnson welcomed the idea of playing from the slot as opposed to his usual perimeter spot, calling it "easy money."Under a completely new coaching staff, Johnson'...
Bills say ‘no thanks’ to Nelson and Jones, what’s next?
The Buffalo Bills decided not to offer contracts to wide receivers David Nelson and Donald Jones, both of whom were reliable second options behind number one receiver Stevie Johnson. The moves may seem subtle to the casual sports fan, or one unfamiliar with the Bills’ roster. However, these moves leave the Bills extremely thin at WR, with only Stevie Johnson, TJ Graham, and Marcus...
Variety of Free Agent Wide Receiver Options for Buffalo Bills
After the Buffalo Bills declined to tender RFAs David Nelson and Donald Jones, it became clear that the team will be starting over at wide receiver. Considering both the west coast offense and the k-gun place an emphasis on effective receiver play, it is critical that Buddy Nix bring in capable talent if Marrone’s offense has any chance at success. Since rookie wide out’s are...
Big Wide Receiver On Patriots Radar?
Amongst all the news and rumors floating around, one in particular caught my eye today; an article by Mike Reiss has the Patriots possibly interested in 6 foot 5 wide receiver David Nelson. David Nelson is currently on the Bills roster, but the Bills GM said they “are not planning on tendering him a contract” which will make Nelson a free agent.
The Patriots have targeted...
David Nelson leaves Bills, but will he leave division?
The Buffalo Bills opted to not tender a contact to rehabbing Florida product David Nelson as a restricted free agent Sunday, the second such move this offseason by general manager Buddy Nix and the team.Nelson's departure makes the Bills' next roster move an intriguing one, but where Nelson winds up could be the most intriguing part of all. The Bills not biting at Nelson...
2013 NFL Combine: Wide Receivers
The wide receivers are always a popular group in the NFL Draft. Numerous receivers showed their speed and talent in day four of the NFL Combine on Sunday. While there are only a few “elite” talents, many other receivers showed off their talent hoping to get noticed.
With the Buffalo Bills not tendering a contract to David Nelson or Donald Jones, the team is in desperate need...
Bills in no hurry to seal deal with WR David Nelson
The Buffalo Bills have scheduled meetings with two of their top free agents this weekend at the NFL Scouting Combine in order to get deals done before free agency begins in March.Well, maybe make that two and a half. General manager Buddy Nix confirmed Saturday that the team, in addition to communicating with the camps of Andy Levitre and Jairus Byrd, has also contacted the agent...
Buffalo Bills Not Expected to Tender David Nelson
According to Yahoo’s Jason Cole, the Buffalo Bills are not expected to tender a 1.3 million dollar offer to restricted free agent David Nelson.
The 4th year wide receiver had two productive seasons as an undrafted member of Buffalo’s “Goon Squad” wide receiver group, before missing most of the 2012 campaign with an ACL tear.
If correct, the move comes as somewhat of a surprise...
Bills Won't Re-Sign WR David Nelson
Just when you think the Buffalo Bills are thin enough at wide receiver, they appear bound and determined to get thinner. Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Bills are not expected to offer a restricted free agent tender to fourth-year wideout David Nelson.
Nelson, a former undrafted free agent out of Florida, emerged as a dependable possession receiver in his first two...
David Nelson learns Bills likely will let him go via Twitter report
David Nelson says he learned that his stint with the Buffalo Bills is likely coming to an end after reading a Twitter report on Friday night.
Nelson has spent three seasons with the Bills and is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 1 last year. Though the Buffalo News reported two weeks ago that the team is expected to tender him a contract by the March 15 deadline, Yahoo...
Report: Bills not expected to tender David Nelson
According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, the Buffalo Bills aren’t expected to place a restricted free agent tender on wide receiver David Nelson. This means he’ll officially become a free agent on March 12th.
Bills not expected to tender RFA WR David Nelson, who missed all but one game last season because of injury. Nelson expected to be healthy.
— Jason Cole (@JasonColeYahoo...
Bills not bringing back wide receiver Donald Jones
Thursday morning, WGR 550 reported that the Buffalo Bills were working on a contract extension for restricted free agent Donald Jones.Never mind. Thursday afternoon, Bills general manager Buddy Nix announced that the Bills "have made the decision not to re-sign Donald."“We’re going in a different direction and this move today gives Donald the opportunity to catch on...
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