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| NO - Robert Royal interested in joining team - |
Cleveland Browns impending free-agent TE Robert Royal said he would be interested in signing with the New Orleans Saints once the lockout is over.
Footballguys view: The Saints could add a veteran TE like Royal since Jeremy Shockey is now in Carolina. The team's primary weapon at the position will be second-year player Jimmy Graham, but they could always use more veteran depth behind him.
| CLE - Five players cut - |
The Cleveland Browns released LBs Eric Barton and David Bowens, DL Kenyon Coleman, TE Robert Royal and OT John St. Clair Wednesday, Feb. 9, reports Tom Withers, of The Associated Press.
| CLE - Robert Royal may not fit new scheme - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal may not be with the team next season because he does not seem to fit the west coast offense the team will use, reports Tony Grossi, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
| CLE - Five probable for Week 17 - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (shoulder), DL Brian Schaefering (shoulder), LBs Eric Alexander (groin) and Marcus Benard (shoulder) and CB Sheldon Brown (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 31, reports Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette. They are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play.
| CLE - Eight limited Thursday - |
Cleveland Browns LB Eric Alexander (groin), LB Marcus Benard (shoulder), CB Sheldon Brown (shoulder), DL Shaun Rogers (ankle, hip), TE Robert Royal (shoulder), DL Brian Schaefering (shoulder), OG John St. Clair (ankle) and TE Benjamin Watson (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 30, according to ClevelandBrowns.com.
| CLE - Seven limited Wednesday - |
Cleveland Browns LB Eric Alexander (groin), LB Marcus Benard (shoulder), CB Sheldon Brown (shoulder), DL Kenyon Coleman (knee), TE Robert Royal (shoulder), OG John St. Clair (ankle) and TE Benjamin Watson (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 29, according to ClevelandBrowns.com.
| CLE - Week 16 Inactives - |
The Cleveland Browns have declared DL Brian Sanford, WR Carlton Mitchell, LB Eric Alexander, QB Jake Delhomme, DL Jayme Mitchell, WR Jordan Norwood, DL Kommonya Quaye, TE Robert Royal inactive for Week 16.
| CLE - Robert Royal a game-time decision - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 24, reports Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette. He is listed as doubtful for Week 16 but will be a game-time decision.
| CLE - Robert Royal not practicing - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (shoulder) is not taking part in practice Friday, Dec. 24, according to CBSSports.com. Royal could be a game-time decision for Week 16.
| CLE - Three do not practice Thursday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (shoulder), DE Kenyon Coleman (knee) and LB Eric Alexander (groin) did not particiapte in practice Thursday, Dec. 23.
| CLE - Four players do not practice Wednesday - |
Cleveland Browns TEs Evan Moore (hip) and Robert Royal (shoulder), DT Shaun Rogers (ankle, hip) and LB Eric Alexander (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 22.
| CLE - Three players questionable for Week 7 - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (elbow), DE Kenyon Coleman (knee) and DT Shaun Rogers (ankle) were limited practice Friday, Oct. 22, reports Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette. They are listed as questionable for Week 7 but should be able to play.
| CLE - Two miss practice Thursday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (elbow) and OT John St. Clair (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 21, according to ClevelandBrowns.com.
| CLE - Six miss practice time Wednesday - |
Cleveland Browns DE Kenyon Coleman (knee), DT Shaun Rogers (ankle), TE Robert Royal (elbow) and OT John St. Clair (ankle) did not take part in practice Wednesday, Oct. 20. C Alex Mack (shoulder) and G Floyd Womack (knee) were both limited during practice.
| CLE - Two questionable for Week 6 - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (shoulder) and OG Floyd Womack (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 15, reports The Medina County Gazette's Scott Petrak. They are listed as questionable for Week 6 but appear likely to play.
| CLE - Six players miss practice Thursday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (shoulder), C Alex Mack (shoulder), OG Floyd Womack (knee), OT John St. Clair (ankle), DE Robaire Smith (back) and DT Shaun Rogers (elbow) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 14, according to ClevelandBrowns.com.
| CLE - Eight players miss practice Wednesday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (shoulder), C Alex Mack (shoulder), OG Floyd Womack (knee), OT John St. Clair (ankle), DEs Kenyon Coleman (knee) and Robaire Smith (back), DT Shaun Rogers (elbow) and FS Nick Sorensen (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 13, reports Nate Ulrich, of the Akron Beacon Journal.
| CLE - Robert Royal probable - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (ankle) practiced Friday, Sept. 10, and has been listed as probable for Week 1, reports Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette.
| CLE - Robert Royal returns to action - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 9, after being limited the previous day.
| CLE - Five players limited Wednesday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (ankle), OG Floyd Womack (knee), DL Shaun Rogers (ankle) and LBs Marcus Benard (shoulder) and LB David Bowens (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 8, according to ClevelandBrowns.com.
| CLE - Evan Moore to push for No. 2 tight end duties - |
Cleveland Browns TE Evan Moore will look to leap past TE Robert Royal for the No. 2 tight end duties during training camp, reports Nate Ulrich, of The Akron Beacon Journal. He could also see some action in two tight end sets this year with starter Benjamin Watson.
| CLE - Royal practices in full Friday - |
Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (finger) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 18, and is probable for Week 15. He is expected to play.
| CLE - Three players practice Thursday - |
Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns WR Brian Robiskie (toe), TE Robert Royal (finger) and LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 17.
| CLE - Four practice in full Wednesday - |
Cleveland Browns LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder), RB Chris Jennings (shoulder), WR Brian Robiskie (toe) and TE Robert Royal (finger) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 16.
| CLE - Four players probable for Week 14 - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (finger), TE Michael Gaines (shoulder), LB David Bowens (knee) and CB Mike Adams (finger) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. They are listed as probable for Week 14.
Footballguys view: Royal and Gaines should still see less playing time with the emergence of Evan Moore.
| CLE - Three players practice Monday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Michael Gaines (shoulder), TE Robert Royal (finger) and CB Mike Adams (finger) fully participated in practice Monday, Dec. 7.
| CLE - Six players probable for Week 13 - |
Scott Petrak, of The Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns WR Jake Allen (hip), TE Robert Royal (finger, thigh), C Hank Fraley (elbow), LB David Bowens (knee), LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder) and FS Mike Adams (finger) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 4. They are listed as probable for Week 13 and are expected to play.
| CLE - Four players limited Thursday - |
Cleveland Browns RB Chris Jennings (shoulder), TE Robert Royal (finger, thigh), C Hank Fraley (elbow) LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 3.
| CLE - Six limited Wednesday - |
Cleveland Browns LB David Bowens (knee), LB Blake Costanzo (shoulder), OG Rex Hadnot (knee), RB Chris Jennings (shoulder), TE Robert Royal (thigh, finger) and FB Lawrence Vickers (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2.
| CLE - Week 12 Inactives - |
The Cleveland Browns have declared OG Billy Yates, QB Brett Ratliff, WR Brian Robiskie, CB Coye Francies, LB David Veikune, CB Gerard Lawson, LB Marcus Benard, TE Robert Royal inactive for Week 12.
Footballguys view: Jamal Lewis is active as expected, but none of the Browns' offensive players are a great start today.
| CLE - Royal, Estandia game-time decisions - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (thigh, finger) and TE Greg Estandia (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 27. They are listed as questionable for Week 12 and will be game-time decisions.
| CLE - Royal, Vickers miss practice Thursday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (thigh, finger) and FB Lawrence Vickers (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 26.
| CLE - Four miss practice Wednesday - |
NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns OG Rex Hadnot (knee), DT Shaun Rogers (ankle), TE Robert Royal (thigh) and FB Lawrence Vickers (hamstring) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 25.
| CLE - Royal practices in full Friday - |
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (finger, wrist) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 20, and is probable for Week 11.
| CLE - Mack, Royal practice Thursday - |
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns C Alex Mack (wrist) and TE Robert Royal (finger) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19.
| CLE - Mack, Royal practice Wednesday - |
Cleveland Browns C Alex Mack (wrist) and TE Robert Royal (finger) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
| CLE - Five players probable for Week 10 - |
Cleveland Browns LB David Bowens (knee), OL Hank Fraley (knee), CB Coye Francies (knee), C Alex Mack (wrist) and TE Robert Royal (finger) fully participated in practice Saturday, Nov. 14. They are listed as probable for Week 10.
| CLE - Four players practice Friday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (finger), C Alex Mack (wrist), CB Coye Francies (knee) and OL Hank Fraley (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. They are expected to play in Week 10.
| CLE - Royal practices in full Thursday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (finger) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 12.
| CLE - Week 8 Inactives - |
The Cleveland Browns have declared CB Anthony Madison, OG Billy Yates, PK Billy Cundiff, QB Brett Ratliff, RB Chris Jennings, CB Gerard Lawson, TE Greg Estandia, TE Robert Royal inactive for Week 8.
Footballguys view: Phil Dawson is back for Cleveland today. Also interesting is a mid-week note that Josh Cribbs could see time as a traditional running back at times today. Note that an earlier report that Jerome Harrison was inactive today is incorrect.
| CLE - Royal limited Friday - |
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (hamstring, finger) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is questionable for Week 8. However, he thinks he will play.
| CLE - Royal limited Thursday - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (hamstring, finger) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 29. He could be a game-time decision for Week 8.
| CLE - Royal misses practice Wednesday - |
ClevelandBrowns.com reports Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (hamstring, finger) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
| CLE - Week 7 Inactives - |
The Cleveland Browns have declared OG Billy Yates, QB Brett Ratliff, RB Chris Jennings, CB Coye Francies, CB Gerard Lawson, PK Phil Dawson, TE Robert Royal, TE Steve Heiden inactive for Week 7.
Footballguys view: Former Jaguars TE Greg Estandia should get a lot of action with the Browns top two TEs out.
| CLE - Royal limited Friday, expected to play Week 7 - |
Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (illness, hamstring, finger) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as questionable for Week 7, but he is expected to play.
| CLE - Nine miss practice Thursday with flu - |
Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Harrison (illness), C Alex Mack (illness), CB Anthony Madison (illness), S Brodney Pool (illness), TE Robert Royal (hamstring, finger, illness), WR Chansi Stuckey (illness), LB Jason Trusnik (illness), FB Lawrence Vickers (illness) and DL Corey Williams (illness) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 22, because of the flu. The team expects to get most of them back before their Week 7 game.
Footballguys view: Between the staph infection problems of years past and this flu outbreak, we have to think Cleveland team facilities could use some hand sanitizer dispensers.
| CLE - 11 players miss practice because of illness - |
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Harrison (illness), C Alex Mack (illness), CB Anthony Madison (illness), FS Brodney Pool (illness), DT Shaun Rogers (illness, foot), TE Robert Royal (illness, hamstring, finger), WR Chansi Stuckey (illness), LB Jason Trusnik (illness), DE Corey Williams (illness), FB Lawrence Vickers (illness) and LB Kamerion Wimbley (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21, because of illness.
| CLE - Royal probable for Week 6 - |
Cleveland Browns TE Robert Royal (foot, finger) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 16, and is listed as probable for Week 6.
| CLE - Five limited Thursday, expected to play Week 6 - |
Cleveland Browns LB David Bowens (knee), TE Steve Heiden (knee), LB D'Qwell Jackson (hamstring), LB Eric Barton (neck) and TE Robert Royal (foot, finger) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 15, but they are expected to play Week 6.
| CLE - Eight limited in practice Wednesday - |
Cleveland Browns S Mike Adams (groin), LB Eric Barton (neck), LB David Bowens (knee), OG Rex Hadnot (knee), LB D'Qwell Jackson (hamstring), TE Robert Royal (foot, finger), LB Kamerion Wimbley (shoulder) and OG Floyd Womack (ankle) were limited during the team's practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
