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Browns | Jennings seeing more playing time Fri Nov 20, 10:14 PM
Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings will see more playing time at the expense of RB Jamal Lewis and RB Jerome Harrison. Jennings saw seven carries in the team's Week 10 game. Lewis had 10 carries and Harrison never touched the ball. Head coach Eric Mangini said, "We wanted to take a look at Chris because I think he's earned a look based on the things that he's done and that was something that we did this past week. If he continues to progress in practice, I think that will continue to be the case." Lewis said Jennings has gotten more reps during practices this week.
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Browns | Lewis limited Friday Fri Nov 20, 05:10 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 20, and is questionable for Week 11. He is expected to play in the game.
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Browns | Lewis limited Thursday Thu Nov 19, 06:43 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. He is expected to play in Week 11.
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Browns | Lewis limited Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 06:25 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
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Browns | Tried new things in Week 10 Wed Nov 18, 01:56 PM
Tony Grossi, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns tried some new things on offense in Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens. They frequently utilized a no-huddle offense and the Wildcat formation. They also surprised many by activating No. 3 RB Chris Jennings, who took some carries away from RB Jamal Lewis.
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Jeff Schudel, of The Morning Journal, reports Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings played as the No. 2 running back behind RB Jamal Lewis in Week 11. Jennings had three carries in the first half for nine yards.
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Browns | Lewis questionable for Week 10 Sat Nov 14, 04:24 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited during practice Saturday, Nov. 14. He is listed as questionable for Week 10.
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Browns | Mangini denies overworking players Sat Nov 14, 10:06 AM
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini defended the way he runs his practices following comments made by RB Jamal Lewis in which he said Mangini overworks his players. Mangini maintains his practices are not any longer or more physical than ones he's conducted in the past. 'I feel good about the way we practice, the time we practice,' Mangini said. 'Two hours of work on the field is a very reasonable time. The only time that practices are extended is if we don't execute something the right way.'
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Browns | Lewis limited Friday Fri Nov 13, 03:09 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is expected to play in Week 10.
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Browns | Lewis limited Thursday Thu Nov 12, 04:57 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 12, and is expected to start in Week 10.
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Browns | Lewis says Mangini overworking team Thu Nov 12, 12:57 PM
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis said he believes head coach Eric Mangini is pushing the players too hard and wearing them out. Lewis also said he is frustrated with the losses the team is suffering.
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Browns | J. Lewis would like to partially own an NFL team Sat Nov 7, 12:51 AM
Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis said he is ready to focus on his trucking company and other business ventures. Lewis also said he would like to be part-owner for an NFL team. Lewis added, "Whichever one of the owners would want to invite me in. I've made multimultimillions, I think it's time to move up to another step. It's about the money, but it's (also) about what you can instill in a team. A lot of the views I have, the teams I've been on, there's a lot of things I would have done different if I were in that position. You would make some decisions that actually matter, when as a player your decisions don't matter."
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Browns | J. Lewis wanted to leave on his own terms Sat Nov 7, 12:34 AM
Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis said Wednesday, Nov. 4, that he would like to leave on his own terms, much like former Browns RB Jim Brown. Lewis is planning to retire after the 2009 season, even though he has a year left on his contract. Brown walked away from football after nine seasons to make movies. Lewis said, "He left on his own terms . . . and I like that. When I came into this league, I modeled (myself) after Jim Brown and I always wanted to follow in his footsteps in everything he did. One of my main goals was to leave when I wanted to. My plans pretty much worked out the way I planned them 10 years ago."
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Browns | Lewis still intends to retire Wed Nov 4, 04:01 PM
Tom Withers, of The Associated Press, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis said he still intends to retire after this season. Some people believed Lewis was talking from emotion and frustration when he first said he would retire.
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Browns | J. Lewis unsure of offense's direction Mon Nov 2, 02:22 AM
Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis is planning to retire after the 2009 season. Lewis is leading the team's rushing game with 349 yards on the season, but he is averaging only 3.6 yards per carry and has not scored a touchdown. Lewis said he is becoming increasingly baffled about what the team's offense is trying to get done. Lewis said, "At the beginning of training camp, working as hard as we did, buying into everything that's going on, buying into the system, that's what needed to happen. I think that everybody bought in. That's when you did have a real clue as to where we were going and what we were trying to do. But then once things start going, week after week after week after week, it seemed like a blur."
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Browns | J. Lewis planning to retire after this season Sun Nov 1, 05:55 PM
CBSSports.com reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis says he will retire after the 2009 season. Lewis said, "When I talk, I mean what I say"
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Browns | Lewis practices in full Friday Fri Oct 30, 04:29 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (wrist) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and is probable for Week 8.
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Browns | Lewis practices Thursday Thu Oct 29, 06:03 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 29.
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Browns | Lewis practices Wednesday Wed Oct 28, 06:21 PM
ClevelandBrowns.com reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (wrist) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Browns | Lewis probable for Week 6 Fri Oct 16, 05:36 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 16, and is listed as probable for Week 6.
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Browns | J. Lewis practices in full Thursday Thu Oct 15, 08:04 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 15.
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Browns | J. Lewis limited in practice Wednesday Wed Oct 14, 08:44 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
| Our view: Lewis ran hard against the Bills, and the Browns do not want him to aggravate his injury. |
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Browns | J. Lewis rushes for 117 yards Week 5 Mon Oct 12, 12:05 AM
Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis had 31 carries for 117 yards during the team's Week 5 game. It was Lewis' first 100-yard game since Dec. 30, 2007.
| Our view: Jerome Harrison who? The game was a defensive battle, but Lewis was able to wear down an already injury depleted Bills defense. |
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Browns | Harrison still to receive work in Week 5 Sun Oct 11, 12:00 PM
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Harrison will still receive carries in Week 5, even though RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) is active.
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Browns | Lewis questionable for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:41 PM
Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Times, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 9, but will be a game-time decision in Week 5.
| Our view: Even if Lewis is completely healthy we like Jerome Harrison more. Once the Browns get behind Lewis is a non-factor because he's not a great receiving option. This means Harrison will be more involved, and he has good ability in open space. |
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Browns | Lewis limited Thursday Thu Oct 8, 05:15 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 8. He said he is day-to-day.
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Browns | J. Lewis limited in practice Wednesday Wed Oct 7, 07:22 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) was limited during the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 7.
| Our view: The Browns should continue to use Jerome Harrison in an expanded role, even when Lewis is healthy. Harrison is an explosive back, and unlike Lewis - he can be a trusted target out of the backfield. |
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Browns | Week 4 Inactives Sun Oct 4, 11:51 AM
The Cleveland Browns have declared CB Anthony Madison, QB Brett Ratliff, OG Floyd Womack, CB Gerard Lawson, TE Greg Estandia, RB Jamal Lewis, PK Phil Dawson, OG Rex Hadnot inactive for Week 4.
| Our view: Jerome Harrison will get the start, with Chris Jennings backing him up. Harrison makes a great flex play, especially in PPR leagues, but the Bengals defense is up and coming and has turned into a tougher matchup than it has been in the past. |
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Browns | Lewis doubtful for Week 4 Fri Oct 2, 04:54 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Oct. 2, and is doubtful for Week 4.
Jamal Lewis player page Browns | Lewis does not practice Friday Fri Oct 2, 02:29 PM
Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 2.
Jamal Lewis player page Browns | J. Lewis misses practice Thursday Thu Oct 1, 10:07 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 1, and his status for Week 4 is uncertain.
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Browns | Mangini optimistic Lewis, Dawson will play in Week 4 Thu Oct 1, 12:06 PM
CBSSports.com reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said he cautiously optimistic that RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) and PK Phil Dawson (calf) will be able to play in Week 4.
| Our view: If Jamal Lewis does play against the Bengals, the Browns would likely be very cautious and bring him back slowly. This would mean another week in an expanded role for Jerome Harrison. |
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Browns | J. Lewis misses practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 07:17 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Sept. 30.
| Our view: Lewis is probably not a fast healer at his advanced age, so it could be another start for Jerome Harrison. |
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Browns | Week 3 Inactives Sun Sep 27, 11:49 AM
The Cleveland Browns have declared QB Brett Ratliff, WR Brian Robiskie, OG Floyd Womack, CB Gerard Lawson, TE Greg Estandia, C Hank Fraley, RB Jamal Lewis, PK Phil Dawson inactive for Week 3.
| Our view: Jamal Lewis is down as expected. Jerome Harrison was taking reps with the first team and will start, but James Davis should get a long look as well. Neither are great fantasy plays against a stout Raven defense. Billy Cundiff replaces Dawson this week. |
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Browns | Lewis ruled out Week 3 Sat Sep 26, 07:18 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) has been ruled out of the team's Week 3 game.
| Our view: With Lewis out against his former team, the Ravens, we should see more of both Jerome Harrison and rookie James Davis. In this tough matchup against Baltimore we expect the Browns to abandon the running game and try to beat them through the air. Harrison and Davis can be effective weapons as receivers out the backfield, and most of their production should come in the passing game. |
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Browns | J. Lewis doubtful for Week 3 Fri Sep 25, 11:34 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) missed the team's practice Friday, Sept. 25, and he is doubtful for Week 3.
| Our view: It looks like the Browns will be without Lewis in this tough matchup against the Ravens. Jerome Harrison and James Davis will handle the running back duties if Lewis can't play. |
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Browns | Lewis doubtful Fri Sep 25, 04:25 PM
Aaron Wilson, of the Carroll County Times, reports that Browns RB Jamal Lewis is officially doubtful for the Sunday, September 27 matchup vs. the Ravens.
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Browns | Harrison getting first-team reps Fri Sep 25, 02:15 PM
Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports that Browns RB Jerome Harrison has been getting first-team reps while Jamal Lewis has been missing practice. Rookie RB James Davis is also fully participating in practice.
| Our view: Harrison is a decent flex play in PPR leagues because he's a good receiver out of the backfield, and we wouldn't be surprised to see him break a long play or two. Harrison has always been productive when he has got touches in the past, he just hasn't gotten many touches. |
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Browns | Lewis misses practice Friday Fri Sep 25, 01:27 PM
Updating a previous report, Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 25. There is a good chance Lewis will be listed as doubtful for Week 3.
| Our view: Looks like Jerome Harrison is in line to start, and James Davis is in line to get more work, but neither one makes a good play vs. Baltimore. |
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Browns | Lewis not a practice Friday Fri Sep 25, 12:51 PM
CBSSports.com reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) was not present during the media-access portion of practice Friday, Sept. 25.
| Our view: Lewis may not be able to give it a go against his former team, as the Browns face the Ravens this week. This means we could see a lot of rookie James Davis, but against Baltimore most of his production could come as a receiver out of the backfield. |
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Browns | Lewis not at practice Friday Fri Sep 25, 12:51 PM
CBSSports.com reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) was not present during the media-access portion of practice Friday, Sept. 25.
Jamal Lewis player page Browns | J. Lewis misses practice Thursday Thu Sep 24, 09:24 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) missed the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 24.
| Our view: We wouldn't count on Lewis against the Ravens even if he was 100%. |
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Browns | Lewis misses practice Wednesday Wed Sep 23, 04:21 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 23.
| Our view: Lewis is going up against his former team this week, and would love to run hard against Baltimore. Running room is always hard to find against the Ravens, so we're not expecting a huge week from Lewis if he does play. The Ravens have been vulnerable against the pass, but Brady Quinn is limited as a quarterback and doesn't like to challenge the edges of a defense. |
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Browns | J. Lewis runs for just 38 yards Week 2 Sun Sep 20, 10:33 PM
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis had 14 carries for 38 yards during the team's Week 2 game.
| Our view: Lewis is not going to find room to run unless the Browns put in Derek Anderson, who can actually threaten defenses with downfield passing. |
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Browns | Lewis probable for Week 2 Fri Sep 18, 08:03 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (neck) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 18. He is listed as probable for Week 2.
| Our view: He's safe to play as a low-end RB2 in a decent matchup against the Broncos. |
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Browns | J. Lewis limited in practice Thursday Thu Sep 17, 09:15 PM
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (neck) was limited during the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 17, but he is expected to play Week 2.
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Browns | J. Lewis limited in practice Wednesday Wed Sep 16, 08:28 PM
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (neck) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16, with an unspecified neck injury.
| Our view: Lewis should still play on Sunday, but it's hard to want him in your lineup with the Browns offense in its current state. |
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Browns | Lewis takes hard hit to head Sun Sep 13, 01:56 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (head) took a hard hit to the head during the team's Week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Lewis went to the sidelines, but quickly returned to the game.
Jamal Lewis player page Browns | J. Lewis has a lot to contribute to offense Mon Sep 7, 01:44 AM
George M. Thomas, of The Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said he thinks RB Jamal Lewis has 'a lot to contribute' to the team this year. 'I'm looking forward to seeing him as we go throughout the season,' Mangini said. Lewis, as noted here several times, was speculated to be on the bubble, but remains with the team. 'I think one thing that happens during any transitional time in the league is that there's always speculation on a lot of different topics,' Mangini noted about the reports surrounding Lewis' potential release.
| Our view: There was too much smoke around Lewis for there not to be some fire of the team considering his release. The emergence of James Davis has made him the better pick in the double-digit rounds. We hope you avoided Lewis his summer ADP of the 7th-9th round. |
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Browns | Jamal Lewis stays on roster Sat Sep 5, 06:22 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis survived being on the bubble and remains with the Browns after they cut their roster down.
| Our view: We still think that if the talk of Lewis getting cut scared you out of drafting him the last few days, you'll eventually be happy he's not on your team. If you must have a Browns RB on your roster, make sure it's rookie James Davis. He has flashed big time playmaking ability this preseason, and can be effectively used as a receiver out of the backfield. |
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