Cleveland Browns

Scott Fujita says bounty allegations not true

May 22, 2012

While former teammate and alleged BountyGate co-conspirator Jonathan Vilma is busy fighting both his suspension and the commish, Scott Fujita maintains he’s got a bum rap. On Tuesday, Fujita told the Associated Press that he’s innocent of any bounty allegations, despite knowing first-hand what actually took place within the Saints’ supposed pay-for-performance system under former [...]

Rookie opts for law school over NFL

May 15, 2012

Andrew Sweat spent the last two years in college, starting at linebacker on the Ohio State Buckeyes defense. Although he went undrafted, the Browns signed him as an undrafted free agent and extended an invite to attend their spring minicamp. Apparently, that’s as far as his pro career will go. On Monday, Sweat tweeted that [...]

Browns inquired about No. 1 overall pick

April 29, 2012

Although the Browns did well with the third-overall pick, selecting what projects to be the NFL’s next elite running back in Trent Richardson, the team entertained the thought of moving up for an even better prospect. GM Mike Holmgren admitted in his post-draft press conference that he contacted the Colts about the No. 1 overall [...]

Browns looked into trading for Sam Bradford

March 28, 2012

After failing to acquire the No. 2 overall pick from the Rams, presumably to draft Robert Griffin III, the Browns again struck out on landing another signal-caller, one who’s particularly dear to head coach Pat Shurmur. Sources tell ESPNCleveland.com, the Browns, before making at a run at RGIII, inquired about a trade for Sam Bradford. [...]

Peyton Hillis ‘most likely gone’ from Browns

January 8, 2012

Peyton Hillis‘ 2011 campaign was another shining example of just how fast things change in the NFL. One year after busting out for the Browns, the Madden 2012 cover boy now appears headed out of the Buckeye State. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Hillis is “most likely gone” from the [...]

Peyton Hillis a no-show for charity event

November 2, 2011

It’s been a dreadful few months for Peyton Hillis. Even off-the-field — a familiar place for him nowadays — the cursed Madden poster boy has failed to live up to expectations. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Hillis allegedly skipped a scheduled Cleveland Boys and Girls Club Halloween event on Monday night, letting down more [...]

Browns lock up Joe Thomas with $84 million extension

August 22, 2011

While ranking offensive linemen can be a daunting task, there’s no doubt that Browns left tackle Joe Thomas ranks — at least — among the top two at his position. Cleveland apparently agrees, and forked over a handsome amount of cash as a result. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Browns reached an agreement with [...]

Tagged up: Browns, Panthers name their franchise players

February 22, 2011

As has been the case all month long, teams are still rounding up their franchise players; now the Browns and Panthers have followed suit. The Cleveland Browns designated kicker Phil Dawson as their franchise player, while Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil was hit with the tag. Dawson will earn around $3.25 million in 2011. Kalil’s [...]