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Browns Finally Get WR Mohamed Massaquoi Back on the Field
The Browns do not exactly have a wide out core that is going to strike fear in the hearts of many teams in the NFL, but one player that they sorely need in their lineup if they are going to have a successful 2011 is receiver Mohamed Massaquoi.
For the first time Sunday, Massaquoi was on the field in Berea, Ohio, still wondering how he got an injury that has kept him out of all contact...
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August 28, 2011
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Browns Waive Eight Players to Get Roster to 80
The Browns waived the following eight players, the team announced today. The team’s roster now consists of 80 players.
DL Kyle Anderson, DL Jabari Fletcher, DB Darian Hagan, WR Johnathan Haggerty, DB Brett Johnson, WR Juan Nunez, QB Troy Weatherhead and kicker Jeff Wolfert.
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August 28, 2011
Rookie Phil Taylor Shines in 24-14 Loss to Eagles
Phil Taylor, the Browns first pick in this year's draft, was one of the few bright spots for the Browns in last night's game vs. the Eagles. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Quarterback Colt McCoy threw his first interception of the year and the Browns special teams unit looked uneasy, as the Browns fell to the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-14.
It was a by far the most disappointing performance...
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August 26, 2011
LG Eric Steinbach Done for 2011; RB Brandon Jackson Also Possibly Done for Year
Browns starting left guard Eric Steinbach is out done for the season according to the Plain Dealer with a disc problem in his back and running back Brandon Jackson will be out possibly the whole season with turf toe.
Jackson hurt his toe in the second preseason game against the Lions and is in a cast. Coach Pat Shurmur said he’d need to let the toe settle down a bit before...
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August 26, 2011
Browns Look to Improve Against the Philadelphia Eagles (Week Three)
The Cleveland Browns travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles tonight in a preseason match-up. It’s week three, which means that both teams’ starters are likely to see a majority of the snaps – probably well into the 3rd Qtr. at least. For the Eagles, it’s their first opportunity to prove that dreams can still come true for their fans, after their “Dream Team” (courtesy...
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August 25, 2011
Finally, a Competent Front Office in Cleveland
Browns President Mike Holmgren (right) and GM Tom Heckert (left) pose with 1st Round Pick Joe Haden during the 2010 NFL Draft.
Yesterday our own Matt Loede reported that Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas and the Cleveland Browns have reached an agreement on a seven-year, $84 million contract extension. The extension includes a reported $44 million in guaranteed money.
The huge payday...
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August 23, 2011
Browns #25th in Power Rankings According to PFW
Pro Football Weekly is throwing out power rankings for the preseason each week, and this week the Browns rank 25th overall in the league. Here’s the comments on the Browns and the rest of the AFC North teams.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers With Timmons locked up, title of best LB corps not changing any time soon.
6. Baltimore Ravens Questions still abound on the offensive line.
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August 23, 2011
Browns and Thomas Agree on 7-Year Extension Worth a Whopping $84 Million
The Browns and Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas have come to terms on a seven-year, $84 million contract extension. Thomas’ extension will include $44 million in guaranteed money.
Selected with the third overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, the 6-foot-6, 312-pound Thomas started all 64 games of his NFL career, earning four straight trips to the Pro Bowl Thomas...
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August 23, 2011
Montario Hardesty Set to Return Thursday
Montario Hardesty will make his season debut Thursday night when the Cleveland Browns travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in the team’s third preseason game of the year.
Hardesty’s season ended last year, when he tore his ACL against the Chicago Bears in the Browns final preseason game. The former University of Tennessee runningback was drafted by the Cleveland Browns...
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August 21, 2011
20 Minutes To Kick-Off, What to Watch For Against Lions
Optimism continues to grow in the city of Cleveland and among Browns fans, but players know there’s still a long way to go to achieve their ultimate goal of a Super Bowl. Tonight’s preseason presents another opportunity for the team to get better and against a very similar team in the Detroit Lions. While the Lions aren’t the defending champions, expectations are growing in...
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August 19, 2011
Pryor to Host Pro Day, Browns Will Be in Attendance
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell finally deemed former Ohio State quarterback Terrell Pryor eligible for Monday’s NFL Supplemental Draft. The announcement comes just days after Goodell postponed the draft, originally scheduled for this past Wednesday, because he needed more time to determine Pryor’s eligibility.
Pryor is finally allowed to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL...
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August 19, 2011
Browns Look to Move to 2-0 in Preseason vs Lions
The Lions and Browns each hope to build off impressive 2011 preseason debuts when the two teams square off Friday at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
The Browns got the Pat Shurmur era off to a very good start, with the club outperforming the defending world champion Packers in its first outing under its new head coach. Cleveland came through with a 27-17 home victory over the Packers last...
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August 18, 2011
Former Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel Visits the Browns
His hands clasped behind his back in a familiar pose, Jim Tressel was back on a football sideline.
Just no longer as a coach.
Ousted at scandal-ridden Ohio State and without a team to lead and teach for the first time in 25 years, Tressel visited Cleveland’s training camp, where he intently watched practice, spent time with new Browns coach Pat Shurmur and quarterback Colt...
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August 16, 2011
McCoy Works With Favre to Get Better
In his quest to excel in the West Coast offense, Browns quarterback Colt McCoy couldn’t think of anyone better to help teach it to him this off-season than future Hall of Famer Brett Favre.
McCoy called Favre and asked if he could come to his hometown in Hattiesburg, Miss., to work with him on the precision scheme, one that Favre ran for 20 years. Favre obliged, and the two...
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August 16, 2011
Browns OL Billy Yates Thinking Retirement
According to The Plain Dealer’s Mary Kay Cabot and other media outlets, eight year veteran Billy Yates is contemplating retirement.
Yates, a reserve offensive lineman for the Browns, showed up to camp early this morning, but left the facility without practicing. It’s been reported that head coach Pat Shurmur told Yates to go home and reflect on his decision.
Nothing...
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August 15, 2011
Browns Pick up DB Brett Johnson
The Browns have been awarded defensive back Brett Johnson off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks.
The club is thin in the secondary with rookie safety Eric Hagg scheduled for knee surgery Monday.
Johnson was signed as an undrafted free agent by Buffalo last season. He also spent time with Philadelphia and St. Louis but was released before the start of the regular season. He was signed...
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August 15, 2011
Browns Offense Shines – First AFC North Team to Win
The Browns open the 2011 NFL Season winners, now they just need to keep improving. While the victory comes via the exhibition kind, it’s a win – one in which Browns fans come away from breathing a little easier. Here’s a breakdown of the offense after the Browns 27-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
Quarterbacks
Colt McCoy is going to be a star in this league: 9-10 for...
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August 14, 2011
Depth Chart Released: Some Positives, Some Negatives
Rookie DE, JaBaal Sheard
Finally, football. Real football. Albeit Preseason Football, but still – it’s football. No more lockout. The “free agent” frenzy has officially come and gone (much to the demise of Browns fans). Finally, first year head coach Pat Shurmur, has set his initial depth chart. That can only mean one thing: it’s almost game time. (Initial depth chart can...
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August 11, 2011
Grading the Browns and the AFC North in Free Agency
Baltimore Ravens
Unsigned players: LS Kevin Houser (UFA), WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (UFA), C Daniel Sanders (UFA).
Key arrivals: Ex-Chargers TE Kris Wilson, Aug. 8; Ex-Bills UFA TE Jonathan Stupar, Aug. 8; Ex-Texans UFA S Bernard Pollard, Aug. 4 (two years); Ex-Texans UFA FB Vonta Leach, July 31 (three years, $11 million).
Key departures: UFA OT Jared Gaither, Aug. 11 (to Chiefs); UFA...
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August 11, 2011
Browns Continue Interest in Pryor
The NFL will finally hold it’s supplemental draft on August 17. This Friday former Ohio State quarterback, Terrelle Pryor, will hold his Pro Day (which also happens to be the day Ohio State is due to appear before the NCAA Infractions Committee).
Banned from the Ohio State campus, Pryor has decided to hold his Pro Day in his home state of Pennsylvania – probably in the Pittsburgh...
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August 09, 2011
Coach talks about Marcus Bernard and others..
(On Marcus Bernard learning to play with his hand on the ground) – “He’s got a long way to go physically in terms of getting himself in the kind of shape and condition he needs to be in to compete. He’s working through that, he’s out there taking reps. I think he’ll agree and he’ll probably tell you he needs to make some strides there.”
(On what he means...
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August 08, 2011
Massaquoi Has A Bone Problem In His Left Leg
Browns coach Pat Shurmur revealed starting wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi has an injured bone in his left leg. Massaquoi, who showed up at training camp with a cast on his leg, has not yet practiced and spent the workouts on an exercise bike and watching from the sideline.
Shurmur did not divulge any details about Massaquoi’s injury until Monday, when he confirmed it was a bone...
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August 08, 2011
CB Haden Held Out of Special “Family Day” Practice
Cornerback Joe Haden was not among the Browns players going full tilt at practice. Coach Pat Shumur put most of the squad through a special “Family Day” practice Saturday at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Haden was in uniform, but for the second straight day mostly observed while doing a few light sprints and exercises with other injured players. On Friday, Shurmur said Haden...
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August 06, 2011
Coach Shurmer…
(Opening statement)- “First, before I get started, I wanted to recognize the world wide Browns Backers Clubs that are here. We’ve got one of the most fantastic support groups and fans in the NFL. We’re glad they were here to witness what I thought was a very competitive practice. As far as injuries go, Jabari Fletcher sprained his new knee. Joe Haden woke up...
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August 06, 2011
Josh Cribbs today at camp….
Joshua Cribbs(On not being limited today at practice)- “I needed to get out there more for conditioning purposes, just to get back in the groove of things. My leg feels fine as you saw out there. I am just happy to be back out there on the field with the players.”
(On if he has an idea of how he will be used in the offense)- “He (Coach Shurmur) is not a...
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August 06, 2011
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