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  NFL | Davone Bess arrested after standoff    Wed Jun 22, 01:15 AM

Free-agent WR Davone Bess (Browns) has been arrested after a standoff with police at his suburban Phoenix home. Police say Bess fled a traffic stop early Monday, June 20. He is being held on one felony count each of endangerment, flight and failure to stop for a police officer.

Footballguys view: It has been a somewhat quiet offseason on the NFL police blotter, but the troubles for Bess and Joseph Randle have reminded us how turbulent life after football can be for some players.

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  Browns | Off the hook for Davone Bess salary    Thu Mar 6, 04:06 AM

Free-agent WR Davone Bess, who was released by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, March 5, will not collect his $3 million salary from the team. Language was built into his contract that protected the team in case issues popped up like the law troubles he has experienced.

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  Browns | Three released    Wed Mar 5, 08:41 AM

The Cleveland Browns released WR Davone Bess, WR Brian Tyms and LB Paul Hazel.

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  Browns | Davone Bess seeking treatment    Thu Feb 20, 12:54 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess has been in a medical treatment center following the season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. 'I was in a point of my life where there was a lot of betrayal and mistrust and I didn't know how to handle it,' Bess said. 'So I went and got some help. I went through the process and learned it's OK to express my feelings but I have to do it in a positive way.'

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  Browns | Davone Bess has not talked with front office    Wed Feb 19, 04:33 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess said he has not talked with anyone from the front office and is not sure what they think of him. Bess said he has been in communication with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and is looking forward to next season.

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  Browns | Will look to void Davone Bess' guaranteed money    Thu Feb 13, 08:23 PM

The Cleveland Browns plan to void the $3.067 million base salary that is guaranteed to WR Davone Bess for next season because he was not able to play in the final few games of the 2013 season. Bess will have the right to challenge the decision if the team does void the guaranteed money. The Browns could keep Bess on their roster and allow him to earn the salary next season.

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  Browns | New GM in touch with Davone Bess    Wed Feb 12, 04:05 AM

New Cleveland Browns general manager Rod Farmer is in touch with WR Davone Bess regarding his personal issues, and the team's top priority is making sure Bess gets the help he needs.

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  Browns | Will not make decision on Davone Bess yet    Sun Feb 2, 11:17 PM

The Cleveland Browns will not make a decision on WR Davone Bess until the league year begins March 11.

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  Browns | Davone Bess expected to get cut    Sun Jan 19, 11:11 PM

The Cleveland Browns are expected to release WR Davone Bess this offseason because of his off-field issues.

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  Dolphins | Knew about Davone Bess' problems    Sun Jan 19, 08:53 PM

The Miami Dolphins knew about WR Davone Bess' emotional instability before they traded him to the Cleveland Browns, but did not tell the Browns about the issues.

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  Browns | More on Davone Bess    Fri Jan 17, 10:22 AM

Updating an earlier report, Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess appeared to be under the influence of an unknown narcotic at the time of his arrest. Police responded to passenger complaints of a black man at a TSA checkpoint 'acting irrationally, dancing, singing with his pants repeatedly falling down.' When cops arrived, Bess grabbed a cup of coffee that didn't belong to him off a nearby counter and squeezed it so hard it splashed all over the cop. He got into a fighting stance and was struck by the cop in the leg with a baton. The cop said the strike had no effect. Bess took his shirt off and got into a fighting stance again. He surrendered when backup arrived.

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  Browns | Davone Bess arrested    Fri Jan 17, 09:10 AM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess was arrested for assaulting an officer/firefighter at Fort Lauderdale International Airport Friday, Jan. 17.

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  Browns | Davone Bess done    Sat Dec 21, 03:18 PM

The Cleveland Browns placed WR Davone Bess (personal) on the non-footbal illness list.

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  Browns | Davone Bess dealing with family issue    Fri Dec 20, 07:50 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess (personal) has missed practice time this week while dealing with a serious family issue. He's listed as questionable in Week 16 versus the New York Jets, as a result, and he's still in Cleveland. The issue has been ongoing and has taken a toll on Bess this season. WR Joshua Cooper will replace Bess in the starting lineup if he can't play. Bess leads the league with 14 dropped passes and has 28 or fewer yards in 11 of 14 games.

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  Browns | Friday practice report for Week 16    Fri Dec 20, 02:52 PM

Cleveland Browns OG John Greco (knee) and TE Andre Smith (calf) both did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 20, and have been ruled out for Week 16. WR Davone Bess (non-injury) did not practice and is questionable. CB Joe Haden (hip) was limited in practice and is questionable. LB Tank Carder (shoulder), P Spencer Lanning ( knee), LB Eric Martin (illness), DE Ahtyba Rubin (calf), T Mitchell Schwartz (toe), T Joe Thomas (back) and S T.J. Ward (shoulder) all fully practiced and are probable.

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  Browns | Thursday practice report for Week 16    Thu Dec 19, 06:02 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess (non-injury), TE Andre P. Smith (calf) and OG John Greco (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 19. OT Joe Thomas (back) and DE Ahtyba Rubin (calf) were limited during practice. OT Mitchell Schwartz (toe), LB Tank Carder (shoulder), LB Eric Martin (illness), FS T.J. Ward (shoulder) and P Spencer Lanning (knee) fully participated in practice.

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  Browns | Two expected to return punts    Wed Nov 20, 02:01 PM

Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said WR Davone Bess and CB Jordan Poyer will handle the punt return duties. Chudzinski also said CB Joe Haden will be an emergency backup returner.

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  Browns | Two options for punt return role    Sat Nov 2, 11:32 AM

Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said WRs Davone Bess and Armanti Edwards will be available to return punts in the team's Week 9 game.

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  Browns | Davone Bess will return punts    Mon Oct 28, 12:19 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess will return punts in the team's Week 9 game. CB Joe Haden is also an option to return punts.

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  Browns | Davone Bess wants to eliminate dropped passes    Sat Oct 26, 09:37 AM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess knows he has to eliminate dropped passes, and does not blame the team's quarterback situation for his pass catching issues. "That's the scapegoat, so to speak," said Bess. "That's the easy way to see that's why I'm dropping balls. But that's not the case at all. [It's] just a lack of concentration on my behalf. I know I'm better than that, and I'm going to fix it."

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  Browns | Brian Hoyer has torn ACL    Fri Oct 4, 12:21 PM

Updating a previous item, Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer (knee) was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee, and he'll miss the rest of the season. QB Brandon Weeden is expected to become the starting quarterback as a result.

Footballguys view: This is horrible for a Browns franchise that could entertain a real shot of winning the division with Hoyer at the helm. Brandon Weeden came on as the game went on last night, so maybe the offense won't that bad off. The Browns certainly have a better backup quarterback than most teams. Josh Gordon and Jordan Cameron's value both take a hit, but it probably smaller than the fantasy community thinks right now.

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  Browns | New punt and kick returners    Sun Sep 29, 11:11 PM

Cleveland Browns WRs Travis Benjamin and Davone Bess split time returning punts in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals. For the second straight game, WR Greg Little handled the kickoff returns.

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  Browns | Greg Little demoted    Wed Sep 18, 11:01 AM

The Cleveland Browns have demoted WR Greg Little and will start WRs Josh Gordon and Davone Bess in Week 3.

Footballguys view: This is what happens when you have more drops than you do catches. Little has talent after the catch but securing passes has been a problem for him. Fantasy owners can feel comfortable dropping him.

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  Browns | Josh Gordon rejoins team    Mon Sep 16, 04:22 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon returned to the team Monday, Sept. 16, following his two-game suspension for violating the league's substance and abuse policy.

Footballguys view: It couldn't happen soon enough. Gordon is a huge downfield target who can take the top off the defense. The passing game has been struggling without him. Perhaps they'll get back on the right track with him back on the field.

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  Browns | Davone Bess practices in full    Fri Sep 6, 01:34 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess (knee) was a full participant in practice Friday, Sept. 6, and he is considered probable for Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins.

Footballguys view: Bess is a sneaky PPR play in deep leagues. He'll start opposite Greg Little, and he should be a preferred target on third downs.

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  Browns | Four practice in full    Thu Sep 5, 04:43 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess (knee), LB Eric Martin (foot), DB Christopher Owens (foot) and LB Jabaal Sheard (illness) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 5.

Footballguys view: The Browns need all hands on deck for both sides of the ball against a Miami Dolphins team which will be better than people think.

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  Browns | Six practice in full    Wed Sep 4, 05:55 PM

Cleveland Browns TE Gary Barnidge (shoulder), WR Davone Bess (knee), OL Garrett Gilkey (shoulder), DT John Hughes (knee), LB Eric Martin (foot) and DB Christopher Owens (foot) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 4.

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  Browns | Davone Bess to start against former mates    Wed Sep 4, 12:35 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess will start opposite WR Greg Little in the regular season opener Sunday, Sept. 8, against the Miami Dolphins. He claims it will just be another game when he faces the team that traded him away. 'Things happen,' Bess said. 'We all know how this business is. When I got traded, it was in the best interest of the Miami Dolphins. I'm a Cleveland Brown now. No grudges at all. I'm thankful to be here.'

Footballguys view: Bess will get more playing time and targets while Josh Gordon is out with a two game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. He's a better fit as a slot receiver so it will be interesting to see how Bess looks in this role with the Browns. We're not expecting him to be much of a fantasy factor.

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  Browns | Davone Bess had back fracture    Wed Sep 4, 11:14 AM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess (back) said he had a fracture in the L2 vertebrae in his back last season, which kept him out of the final three games. There was some tension with him and the Miami Dolphins over it.

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  Browns | Davone Bess dealing with tendinits    Tue Aug 27, 08:02 PM

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess (knee) is dealing with tendinitis in his knee, which was the reason he was missing from practice Tuesday, Aug. 27.

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  Browns | Davone Bess not practicing    Tue Aug 27, 02:01 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess (knee) is not participating in practice Tuesday, Aug. 27, so he can rest his knee.

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  Browns | Three questionable for preseason game    Thu Aug 22, 03:58 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess (knee), LB Jabaal Sheard (knee) and CB Christopher Owens (foot) are considered questionable for the team's third preseason game.

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  Browns | Travis Benjamin probably will start first few games    Mon Jul 1, 06:57 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Travis Benjamin probably will start at wide receiver while WR Josh Gordon serves his two-game suspension because WR Davone Bess is a slot receiver.

Footballguys view: This is a massive opportunity for the slight speedster out of Miami-Florida. He can replace the vertical element that Josh Gordon provides, and push for more playing time in three wide receiver sets once Gordon returns from his suspension, provided that he or Greg Little can slide into to the slot.

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  Browns | Davone Bess could start early    Sun Jun 16, 12:49 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess could start while WR Josh Gordon serves his two-game suspension.

Footballguys view: Bess is going to be the team's slot receiver behind Gordon and Greg Little this year. While he's filling in at WR2 we'll see guys like Travis Benjamin or David Nelson fill in at the WR3 spot.

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  Browns | WR assignments flexible    Tue Jun 4, 07:34 PM

The Cleveland Browns won't always have WRs Josh Gordon and Greg Little line up on the outside with Davone Bess in the slot. In early workouts, they've been shifting spots to keep defenses guessing; all have run routes from the inside and outside. Gordon made some of his most dynamic plays last year from the slot. David Nelson (knee) will also be incorporated into this rotation once healthy.

Footballguys view: The Browns are going to have an exciting offense to watch under new OC Norv Turner. Little has been standing out with his work on deep routes this offseason. The offense will go as far as Brandon Weeden takes them in 2013.

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  Browns | Davone Bess contract details    Fri May 3, 11:24 PM

The three-year contract extension signed by Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess through 2016 is worth $11.5 million, with $5.75 million guaranteed. His yearly average is $2.939 million.

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  Browns | Davone Bess wants to be a leader    Mon Apr 29, 07:09 PM

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess not only wants to produce on the field, but wants to be a leader off the field. "Obviously, they have a bunch of young guys there who had pretty good seasons last year," Bess said. "[I'm ready] to come in and just share my knowledge and be able to help out a group not only from a physical, playmaking standpoint, but just more mental and just understanding the game of football from an Xs and Os standpoint. From what I heard, the guys are great, and I'm looking forward to meeting them all and jelling this team together."

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  Browns | Davone Bess gets extension    Fri Apr 26, 07:27 PM

Updating a previous report, newly acquired Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess received a three-year extension Friday, April 26. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed.

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  Browns | Acquire Davone Bess    Fri Apr 26, 07:06 PM

The Cleveland Browns acquired WR Davone Bess from the Miami Dolphins Friday, April 26. The Browns and Dolphins have finalized the deal, but are working out the compensation.

Footballguys view: Bess is a dynamic player who should help Brandon Weeden on third downs and on shorter routes. His upside is limited because of Josh Gordon and Greg Little.

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  Dolphins | Looking for higher pick for Davone Bess    Fri Apr 26, 04:32 PM

The Miami Dolphins are not making progress in trade talks with the Cleveland Browns involving WR Davone Bess because the team is looking for a higher draft pick than the Browns have offered.

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  Dolphins | Asking for multiple picks for Davone Bess    Thu Apr 25, 12:42 PM

Updating previous reports, the Miami Dolphins are asking for a fourth- and fifth-round pick for WR Davone Bess.

Footballguys view: The Dolphins could be considering adding another WR to the mix in the 2013 NFL Draft. This class or WRs is very strong and a guy like Ryan Swope (Texas A&M) in the third-round would make a lot of sense.

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  Dolphins | Davone Bess likely gone    Thu Apr 25, 08:16 AM

The Miami Dolphins are highly likely to trade WR Davone Bess to the Cleveland Browns for mid-round picks.

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  Browns | Not close to deal for Davone Bess    Wed Apr 24, 07:59 PM

Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Browns are not close to acquiring Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess at this point.

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  Browns | Considering pursuing Davone Bess    Wed Apr 24, 07:38 PM

The Cleveland Browns are seriously considering the possibility of trading for Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess.

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  Dolphins | Could look to move Davone Bess    Fri Mar 29, 04:23 PM

The Miami Dolphins could look to trade WR Davone Bess during the 2013 NFL Draft if they want to upgrade at their slot receiver position. The team would save $2.7 million if they released Bess this offseason.

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  Dolphins | GM says Davone Bess to stay    Mon Mar 18, 04:52 PM

Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland said the team has no plans of getting rid of WR Davone Bess but did indicate the team sees him as a depth player.

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  Dolphins | Davone Bess not in danger of being cut    Sun Mar 17, 09:00 PM

Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess is not immediately in danger of being cut despite the team's adding of free-agent WRs Brandon Gibson and Mike Wallace, as well as the re-signing of WR Brian Hartline.

Footballguys view: Bess is a key piece to the passing game and won't lose his job. He's the team's slot WR and will benefit from coverage focused on stopping Mike Wallace deep.

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  Dolphins | Several wide receivers to compete for a few spots    Sun Mar 17, 12:41 PM

Miami Dolphins WRs Davone Bess, Armon Binns, Rishard Matthews, Brian Tyms and Jeff Fuller are expected to compete for two or three roster spots. The team could also add a wide receiver during the 2013 NFL Draft to join the competition.

Footballguys view: We'd expect them to add a WR in this draft because it's so deep and talent rich at that position. Adding a guy like Ryan Swope (Texas A&M) in the second- or third-round could make sense.

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  Dolphins | Davone Bess could be in jeopardy    Sat Mar 16, 03:53 PM

Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess' roster spot could be in jeopardy because of the additions of WRs Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson this offseason.

Footballguys view: This report may be getting a little bit ahead of things. Bess is a valuable slot receiver who can get open consistently on underneath routes. Wallace is more of a deep threat and Gibson is more of a red zone threat and not the route runner that Bess is.

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  Dolphins | Several could extension candidates    Sat Jan 26, 02:23 PM

Miami Dolphins WR Davone Bess, OG John Jerry, LB Koa Misi and FS Reshad Jones could be candidates to receive contract extensions this offseason.

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