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Browns | Make roster moves Tue May 21, 05:15 PM
The Cleveland Browns were awarded RB Miguel Maysonet (Eagles) off waivers from the Eagles and waived RB Jamaine Cook Tuesday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: Maysonet has good instincts for running the football. He is built low to the ground and runs with good balance and agility between the tackles. Maysonet will compete with Dion Lewis, Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya to fit into the backfield behind starter Trent Richardson. |
Browns | Like Jordan Cameron as starter Tue May 21, 03:47 PM
The Cleveland Browns really like TE Jordan Cameron as their starting tight end and have been targeting him a lot in organized team activities.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners need to take note here. Cameron has been developing his pro game and waiting for a chance to prove himself as a starter. This season he may get his chance. Cameron is a former basketball star from USC and knows how to use his frame to 'box out' defenders. He's very athletic and could be featured in a way similar to what Antonio Gates was under former Chargers head coach (and current Browns OC) Norv Turner. |
Browns | Sign Jamoris Slaughter Tue May 21, 02:56 PM
The Cleveland Browns signed FS Jamoris Slaughter Tuesday, May 21. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Make roster moves Tue May 21, 02:31 PM
The Cleveland Browns waived S Eric Hagg, LB Ryan Rau and RB Robbie Rouse Tuesday, May 21.
Link to story Browns | Norv Turner downplays Brian Hoyer signing Tue May 21, 12:23 PM
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner has downplayed the team's signing of QB Brian Hoyer, and Turner also has praised QB Brandon Weeden for his relentless work ethic. 'I think there have been more stories written about Brian Hoyer being a Brown over the last four months than probably any player in history,' Turner said. 'He was released. He was available. He's a guy that has been with some good teams in backup situations. He's played very little football, but I do think we like his skill set.'
| Footballguys view: Hoyer is a nice backup quarterback but he is a longshot to win the starting job this year. Weeden has to earn the confidence of the front office and has gotten off to a good start in minicamp. |
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Browns | Coach praises Brandon Weeden Mon May 20, 07:09 PM
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner praised QB Brandon Weeden, calling him the hardest-working player on the team.
| Footballguys view: Weeden needs to work hard to impress the new regime in Cleveland. He's got a good skill set to fit in the Turner offense. We should see more of Weeden's big arm in Turner's downfield scheme. |
Browns | Looking for Brandon Weeden to play faster Mon May 20, 05:52 PM
Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner said the team is working on making QB Brandon Weeden to play faster and making quicker decisions this season. Turner said Weeden has improved his footwork a lot this offseason and is working on improving his play under center.
Link to story Browns | Confident in Travis Benjamin Sun May 19, 09:31 PM
The Cleveland Browns feel confident WR Travis Benjamin and RB Dion Lewis can handle the return duties, which is why fan favorite WR Joshua Cribbs (Raiders) (knee) was allowed to leave via free agency without much effort to re-sign him. Plus, Cribbs is 30, and there are concerns about his knee.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin is an exciting player to watch because of his downfield speed and ball tracking ability. He is developing as a route runner and could become a featured player in Norv Turner's offense. Benjamin will compete with Greg Little and David Nelson to start opposite Josh Gordon this year. |
Browns | Like speed of Dion Lewis Sun May 19, 09:31 PM
The Cleveland Browns like the speed of RB Dion Lewis, especially as a third-down back. Lewis might also be in the mix to return kicks.
| Footballguys view: Lewis has a unique skill set compared to the other backs on the Browns roster. He is built low to the ground, can change direction quickly, and has good burst after the cut. He rarely saw the field with the Eagles but could be in for a change of pace role with the Browns. Even in a subpackage role we're not predicting Lewis to have much of a fantasy impact this year. |
Browns | Thaddeus Lewis not expected to make team Sun May 19, 09:30 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Thaddeus Lewis is not expected to make the team following the signing of QB Brian Hoyer. QB Brandon Weeden is expected to be the starter, with QB Jason Campbell as the backup and Hoyer as the third QB.
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Browns | Dion Lewis could have a few roles Sun May 19, 02:09 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Dion Lewis could be used as a third-down back because the team likes his speed. The team could also consider using him as a kick returner.
| Footballguys view: Lewis is a different back from the others on the Browns roster because of his size and speed. He's built low to the ground and runs with good balance, patience, and vision. Lewis could be a decent change of pace option behind starter Trent Richardson. |
Browns | Not convinced about Thaddeus Lewis' arm Sun May 19, 02:06 PM
The Cleveland Browns front office does not think QB Thaddeus Lewis' arm is strong enough to be a starter.
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Browns | Jordan Cameron could have big role in offense Sun May 19, 02:05 PM
The Cleveland Browns plan to throw a lot to TE Jordan Cameron this season. Cameron has been targeted on several deep passes during organized team activities.
| Footballguys view: Cameron is a sleeper prospect to keep an eye on. He's a former basketball star at USC and has a little Jimmy Graham (Saints) to his game. Cameron has failed to get much of an opportunity during his two seasons in the NFL. Entering year three we could see him win the Browns starting job. His current ADP is TE20 and he's coming off the board at the end of round 13. |
Browns | Jason Campbell expected to be favorite for No. 2 QB jobe Sun May 19, 01:37 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Jason Campbell is expected to enter training camp as the favorite for the No. 2 quarterback job but will have to compete with QB Brian Hoyer for the role.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Campbell has been an effective starter for years in the NFL. Hoyer has backup caliber talent and didn't look good when he started for the Cardinals last year. |
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Browns | Four QBs expected to go to camp Sat May 18, 04:18 PM
The Cleveland Browns are expected to take QBs Brandon Weeden, Jason Campbell, Brian Hoyer and Thaddeus Lewis to training camp this season.
| Footballguys view: Weeden is considered the favorite to start but he'll have to beat out Campbell for the job in training camp. Hoyer will compete to be the team's primary backup behind whoever wins the starting job. |
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Browns | Leon McFadden expected to practice next week Sat May 18, 04:09 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said CB Leon McFadden should participate in organized team activities next week. McFadden was not able to participate this week because his school was still in session.
Link to story Browns | Johnson Bademosi fine with changing positions Sat May 18, 03:06 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Johnson Bademosi said he is fine with working at safety but understands that he will have to learn how to play the position. 'Anyway I can help the team I'm willing to,' Bademosi said. 'I've heard the more you can do in this league, the longer you'll play in this league. Whether it's long snapper, corner, safety, Wildcat quarterback, I'm willing to do it. I'm willing to learn.'
Link to story Browns | Brandon Weeden surprised by QB addition Sat May 18, 02:59 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden said he was surprised with the team's signing of QB Brian Hoyer but understands it is a part of the business. 'I was surprised, but that's the nature of the beast,' Weeden said. 'It's part of this business and if you start worrying about it, that's too much to worry about. That's my mentality going forward.'
| Footballguys view: Weeden shouldn't be surprised by it. The front office has their doubts about him and will look for competition anywhere they can find it. Hoyer isn't a starting caliber QB and should only compete to be the primary backup behind Weeden or Jason Campbell. |
Browns | Buster Skrine working as starter for now Fri May 17, 09:03 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Buster Skrine lined up opposite CB Joe Haden as a starter on the first-team defense during organized team activities (OTAs) this week. Skrine is trying to hold off third-round draft pick CB Leon McFadden for that starting spot.
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Browns | Two TEs work on first team Fri May 17, 09:02 PM
Cleveland Browns TEs Jordan Cameron and Kellen Davis have each worked with the first-team offense during drills at organized team activities (OTAs) this week.
| Footballguys view: Cameron is the interesting player to watch here. The former basketball star at USC has some Jimmy Graham (Saints) to his game but has failed to live up to the hype so far as a pro. That could change under new OC Norv Turner. It was Turner who featured Antonio Gates in his offense with the Chargers. Cameron's current ADP is TE21 and he's coming off the board at the end of round 13. |
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Browns | Barkevious Mingo works with second team Fri May 17, 09:02 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Barkevious Mingo worked with the second-team defense during organized team activities (OTAs) this week.
Link to story Browns | Leon McFadden among the missing Fri May 17, 09:01 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden was among the rookies who missed practice this week during organized team activities (OTAs) because he is still in school.
Link to story Browns | Brandon Weeden confident in WR Fri May 17, 09:01 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden indicated that he and WR Josh Gordon are jelling nicely at organized team activities (OTAs). 'I have so much confidence in him. I'm not afraid to throw at any corner with him,' Weeden said. 'He's that good.'
| Footballguys view: Weeden and Gordon could make a nice combination in the Norv Turner offense. Gordon has been working on his route running and should be a more complete WR in 2013. Weeden needs to endear himself to the front office and his big arm should be a good fit for the vertical Turner system. |
Browns | Johnson Bademosi moves around Fri May 17, 08:59 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Johnson Bademosi moved from cornerback to free safety during organized team activities (OTAs) this week, and he worked with the second-team defense. 'He is aggressive, good tackler and he goes 100 mph on that,' head coach Rob Chudzinski said. 'We felt like from an athletic and physical standpoint, that it would be worth trying to look at him at safety.'
Link to story Browns | Shawn Lauvao to move left Fri May 17, 08:59 PM
Cleveland Browns OG Shawn Lauvao spent the first three years of his career at right guard, but he practiced on the left side during organized team activities (OTAs) this week. OT John Greco moved from left guard to right guard, but head coach Rob Chudzinski indicated that the moves are not necessarily permanent. 'We are working all the guards at all the different spots,' Chudzinski said.
Link to story Browns | Jason Pinkston continues to progress Fri May 17, 08:57 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns OG Jason Pinkston (lung) is not only participating in organized team activities (OTAs), but he is hopeful of competing for a starting job. '(I want to) compete for a starting job,' Pinkston said. 'No one's job here is safe. New coaches, everybody's competing, so just try to get a starting job and get back in there and hopefully run out of that tunnel opening day for the Browns.' Pinkston said he has about eight points to lose, with a target of 318 pounds in mind.
Link to story Browns | Brian Hoyer to start as No. 3 QB Fri May 17, 07:11 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer will begin as the No. 3 quarterback but will have the chance to work his way up the depth chart during organized team activities and training camp.
| Footballguys view: Hoyer is an average talent who may not move up the depth chart at all. He's competing to be the backup behind either Brandon Weeden or Jason Campbell. We don't feel Hoyer is a serious contender for the starting job. |
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Browns | Garret Hoskins cut Fri May 17, 04:53 PM
The Cleveland Browns have waived TE Garrett Hoskins.
Link to story Browns | Brian Hoyer not expected to be starter Fri May 17, 03:37 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer is not expected to compete for the starting quarterback job this season but should be up for one of the backup quarterback jobs.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Hoyer has bounced around the league and doesn't have a starter's skill set. He'll compete to be the backup behind either Brandon Weeden or Jason Campbell. |
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Browns | Jason Campbell bigger than incumbent QB Fri May 17, 02:37 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Jason Campbell is clearly bigger than QB Brandon Weeden and appeared to perform better than Weeden during organized team activities Thursday, May 16.
| Footballguys view: Campbell is a threat to win the starting job. The front office doesn't believe in Weeden and they will see if Campbell can push him in training camp. The team recently added Brian Hoyer in free agency but he's more of a third-string caliber QB. |
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Browns | Josh Gordon working on route-running Fri May 17, 01:10 AM
Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said WR Josh Gordon is working on route-running. Coach said he's pleased with Gordon's progress.
| Footballguys view: Gordon has downfield speed and good ball tracking ability on long passes. Working on his route running will only make him a more complete wide receiver. Gordon finished his rookie season as the 37th best WR in fantasy football. His current ADP is WR37 and he's coming off the board near the end of round eight. |
Browns | Brian Hoyer signs Thu May 16, 07:00 PM
The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent QB Brian Hoyer (Cardinals) to an undisclosed two-year deal Thursday, May 16.
| Footballguys view: Hoyer is added to the mix of backup caliber QBs in Cleveland. Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell are competing for the starting job in camp. Hoyer will give the team veteran depth but looks like a mere third-stringer with the Browns. |
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Browns | Re-sign Brandon Jackson Thu May 16, 05:10 PM
The Cleveland Browns re-signed RB Brandon Jackson Thursday, May 16, to a one-year deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: If Jackson can stay healthy he gives the Browns a versatile veteran behind starter Trent Richardson. Jackson will compete with Montario Hardesty, Dion Lewis, and Chris Ogbonnaya for pecking order on the depth chart. |
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Browns | Jabaal Sheard working with starters Thu May 16, 02:27 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Jabaal Sheard worked with the first-team defense at right outside linebacker during organized team activities Thursday, May 16. LB Barkevious Mingo worked at the position with the second-team defense.
Link to story Browns | Coach talks about QB rotation Thu May 16, 02:21 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said the team likely will continue to use QB Brandon Weeden with the first-team offense and QB Jason Campbell with the second-team offense during organized team activities but it is too early to name a starting quarterback.
| Footballguys view: This is a competition the team wants to see unfold in training camp. The front office has doubts about Weeden but he's actually a good fit for the Norv Turner offense. He's got a big arm, is an aggressive passer, and has the weapons outside to make big plays. We'll see if Weeden can win the job, hang onto the job, and impress the doubters in the building this year. |
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Browns | Jason Pinkston participating Thu May 16, 02:06 PM
Cleveland Browns OG Jason Pinkston (lung) is participating in organized team activities Thursday, May 16. It is the first time practicing since he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung in October. He is working with the second-team offense.
Link to story Browns | Brandon Weeden working as starter Thu May 16, 01:10 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden opened up this week at the team's offseason team activities as the starter, with QB Jason Campbell relegated to second-team duties. It appears that the starting quarterback job will be Weeden's to lose this year. The team is hoping Weeden fits better in head coach Rob Chudzinski's aerial attack than he was in former head coach Pat Shurmur's West Coast offensive system.
| Footballguys view: The front office may have their doubts about Weeden but the starting job is his to lose. He's a good fit for the Norv Turner offense because he has the strong arm and downfield weapons to be an aggressive long passer. |
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Browns | Tashaun Gipson the starter Thu May 16, 09:34 AM
Cleveland Browns FS Tashaun Gipson will remain the starting free safety.
Link to story Browns | Five players waived Mon May 13, 05:19 PM
The Cleveland Browns have waived WR Mike X. Edwards, DL Paipai Falemalu, CB Kevin Barnes, DB Ricky Tunstall and P Jake Schum.
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Browns | Four players signed Mon May 13, 05:13 PM
The Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent DL Nicolas Jean-Baptiste (Colts), and undrafted free-agent LB Ausar Walcott (Virginia), DB Akeem Auguste (South Carolina) and DB Abdul Kanneh (New Mexico Highlands). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Browns | No talks with Alex Mack, T.J. Ward Mon May 13, 02:09 PM
Cleveland Browns general manager Michael Lombardi said it is too early for the team to have contract extension talks with C Alex Mack and FS T.J. Ward, but the team is interested in signing them at some point.
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Browns | GM does not see Joshua Cribbs returning Mon May 13, 02:04 PM
Cleveland Browns general manager Michael Lombardi said it would have to be the perfect situation for both sides in order for the team to re-sign free-agent WR Joshua Cribbs.
| Footballguys view: Cribbs has gotten quite of bit of interest on the open market now that he's fully recovered from knee surgery. Teams like the Cardinals, Raiders, or Lions could be interested in the veteran return man. |
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Browns | Not interested in Tim Tebow Mon May 13, 02:01 PM
Cleveland Browns general manager Michael Lombardi indicated the team is not interested in free-agent QB Tim Tebow (Jets).
| Footballguys view: It will actually be news when a team is interested in Tebow. The Browns are going to move forward with Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell competing for the starting job. The prospects for Tebow are thin right now as many teams avoid him because of the 'circus' he'll bring when signed. Tebow needs to go to a team with a star quarterback so there is zero chance of any QB controversy. Either that or he needs to switch positions. |
Browns | T.J. Conley signs Mon May 13, 01:39 PM
The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent P T.J. Conley (Jets) to an undisclosed deal Monday, May 13.
Link to story Browns | Not interested in Charles Woodson Sun May 12, 01:09 PM
The Cleveland Browns have not shown any apparent interest in free-agent DB Charles Woodson (Packers) this offseason.
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Browns | Robbie Rouse signed Sat May 11, 03:50 PM
The Cleveland Browns have signed undrafted free-agent RB Robbie Rouse (Fresno State). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Rouse is a small back who could be a change of pace runner and receiver out of the backfield. Most smaller RBs have great feet and change of diretion skills. That's not the case with Rouse as he seems slow footed when he has to make a cut. |
Browns | Three sitting out practice Sat May 11, 03:07 PM
Cleveland Browns OT Chris Faulk (knee), DT Dave Kruger (undisclosed) and S Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles') are not participating in practice Saturday, May 11.
Link to story Browns | Akeem Auguste to try out Fri May 10, 07:35 PM
The Cleveland Browns will have undrafted free-agent CB Akeem Auguste (South Carolina) in for a tryout this weekend.
Link to story Browns | Considered cutting ties with Armonty Bryant Fri May 10, 07:18 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said the team considered cutting ties with DE Armonty Bryant after he was arrested for driving under the influence but decided to give him another chance.
Link to story Browns | Chris Faulk injury update Fri May 10, 04:38 PM
Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said OT Chris Faulk (Knee) should be ready for training camp.
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