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Browns | Stallworth had marijuana in blood during accident
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:10:41 -0700

David Ovalle, of the Miami Herald, reports after fatally striking a pedestrian in a March driving accident, Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth also tested positive for marijuana use, according to law enforcement sources. Miami-Dade prosecutors say Stallworth's blood alcohol level was .126, well above the legal limit, when his Bentley hit and killed Mario Reyes, 59, March 14. Stallworth's test results, which have yet to be released, showed traces of marijuana, according to sources with knowledge of the results.

Browns | Have high praise for Rogers
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:23:53 -0700

Terry Pluto, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini believes DL Shaun Rogers can be a leader of the team's defense because he has the intelligence and charisma to inspire teammates while making the proper reads on different plays. Although Rogers came to the team last summer with the reputation of being moody and out of shape, he has been in football shape and responsive to coaching in Cleveland.

Browns | Edwards committed to staying
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:44:27 -0700

Calvin Watkins, of AOL Sports FanHouse, reports Cleveland Browns WR Braylon Edwards said he is committed to staying with the team, even though the Browns tried to trade Edwards this offseason. "I never said I wanted to go," Edwards said. "The Browns tried to put a trade out there. It's always about progress in any level of sport. It will always be business. Trades happen, releases happen, I never took it personal. They thought highly enough of me to ask for a lot and in doing so, the Giants couldn't give the Browns what they wanted. It's a business."

Browns | Jurevicius sues team
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:53:09 -0700

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports unrestricted free-agent WR Joe Jurevicius (Browns) has filed a civil suit against the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Clinic, and the team's former and current physicians for negligence and fraud that he alleges led to a staph infection that might have ended his NFL career.

Browns | Edwards likely to stay
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:46:47 -0700

Terry Pluto, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports odds are that Cleveland Browns WR Braylon Edwards will remain with the team this season, unless a team comes out of nowhere with a huge trade offer late in training camp because a receiver is hurt and is desperate for a replacement. Edwards has been doing what the coaches have asked of him so far this offseason.

Browns | Defense to have a ‘46’ look
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:29:30 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will try to incorporate a version of the 46 defense with the team.

Browns | Cutting Stallworth now would be costly
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:04:20 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth would count about $7.6 million against the salary cap this season if the team decides to release him at this time.

Browns | Will wait on acting on Stallworth
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:04:03 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns will not act on WR Donte' Stallworth until it is absolutely necessary, according to league sources.

Browns | Stallworth to serve two years house arrest
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:18:46 -0700

Updating an ongoing story, The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth must serve two years of house arrest and spend eight years on probation for a DUI manslaughter charge. The house arrest provisions would allow him to play. Stallworth also must undergo drug and alcohol testing. His driver's license was suspended for life and he must perform 1,000 hours of community service.

Browns | Harrison impressive during offseason
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:51:54 -0700

Mike McLain, of TribToday.com, reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said RB Jerome Harrison has been impressive during offseason workouts but could work on his blocking. "Jerome has had an outstanding group of OTAs and camps. His ability to pick up protections and his ability to run routes out of the backfield reminds me a lot of [New York Jets RB Leon Washington]. I've been pleased with him in all aspects. He's done a great job," Mangini said.

Browns | Lewis played 2008 with bad ankle
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:46:40 -0700

Mike McLain, of TribToday.com, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) played much of the 2008 season with an injured ankle but was able to play the entire season and had surgery during the offseason. When asked if his ankle hurt last season, Lewis said: "A whole lot. But at the same time I worked through it. The trainers were able to keep me rolling. I knew I had to get something done at the end of the season. It wasn't something that would take me out for the whole season."

Browns | Stallworth suspended indefinitely
Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:47:34 -0700

ESPNews reports the NFL has suspended Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth indefinitely without pay.

Browns | Costanzo claimed
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:18:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cleveland Browns have claimed LB Blake Costanzo off waivers from the Buffalo Bills.

Browns | NFL expected to discipline Stallworth before camp
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:47:19 -0700

Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports an NFL source said commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to discipline Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth before the start of training camp after he pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter Tuesday, June 16. The Browns report to camp July 31 and hold their first practice Aug. 1.

Browns | Police and courts: D. Stallworth
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:59:50 -0700

Updating an ongoing story, The Associated Press reports in a plea deal announced Tuesday, June 16, Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth will also serve 10 years' probation and perform 1,000 community service hours for hitting and killing 59-year-old construction worker Mario Reyes with his car. Stallworth had faced up to 15 years in prison.

Browns | Stallworth update
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:54:36 -0700

Updating previous items, ESPNews reports Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth will serve 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to a DUI manslaughter charge.

Browns | Stallworth reaches settlement with victim's family
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:52:19 -0700

Updating previous items, The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth reached a financial settlement with the family of the pedestrian he struck and killed in a March car crash, a person with knowledge of the deal said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk about the settlement. The person said the terms of the agreement are confidential but will avoid a potential wrongful death lawsuit from the family of 59-year-old Mario Reyes.

Browns | Stallworth to plead guilty, serve time in jail
Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:48:19 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth has agreed to plead guilty to a DUI manslaughter charge and would do some jail time for a Miami car crash in which a pedestrian was struck and killed. Stallworth is scheduled to appear Tuesday, June 16, in a Miami courtroom to enter the plea. If accepted by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy, Stallworth would serve a short jail sentence, followed by lengthy probation and numerous conditions, according to Terry Chavez, spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office.

Browns | Stallworth reaches plea deal
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:57:17 -0700

ESPN's Michael Smith reports Cleveland Browns WR Donte' Stallworth has reached a plea agreement in his DUI manslaughter case, according to sources. The deal is expected to be announced Tuesday, June 16.

Browns | St. Clair, G. Foster leading candidates for ORT
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:53:06 -0700

Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns OT George Foster and OT John St. Clair are the leading candidates for the right tackle position.

Browns | Hadnot receiving a lot of time at left guard
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:52:55 -0700

Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns OG Rex Hadnot has received a lot of repetitions at left guard, but OG Eric Steinbach will presumably remain at the position.

Browns | Massaquoi, Robiskie leading for No. 2 WR job
Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:52:43 -0700

Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns WR Brian Robiskie and WR Mohamed Massaquoi appear to be leading for the No. 2 wide receiver job.

Browns | Anderson will be fine for training camp
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:12:08 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports the protective sleeve Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson (leg) is wearing on his injured leg appeared thicker Saturday, June 13. Head coach Eric Mangini is not clarifying the injury, but he did say Anderson will be fine for training camp.

Browns | Quinn, Anderson to enter camp in dead heat
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:10:55 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said QBs Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson will enter training camp dead even in the battle for the starting quarterback job. Previously, Mangini said Quinn held a slight lead in the battle.

Browns | Edwards practices Saturday
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:45:59 -0700

James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cleveland Browns WR Braylon Edwards (undisclosed) participated in practice Saturday, June 13. He did not look 100 percent during practice, but the injury does not appear to be serious.

Browns | Anderson misses practice Saturday
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 08:09:59 -0700

Steve King, of The Orange and Brown Report, reports Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson (leg) missed his second consecutive practice Saturday, June 13. After going through loosening up drills with his teammates, Anderson, wearing a white wrap around his lower right leg, went with several other injured players to a place at the other end of the practice fields complex that's not visible to the media. He was jogging slightly and did not appear to be in any serious pain.

Browns | Lewis misses team drills Friday
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:55:08 -0700

James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) did not take part in team drills Friday, June 12, and could be limited for the remainder of the team's minicamp.

Browns | Edwards misses team drills Friday
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:47:57 -0700

James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cleveland Browns WR Braylon Edwards (undisclosed) did not take part in team drills Friday, June 12, and could be limited for the remainder of the team's minicamp.

Browns | Anderson misses afternoon session Friday
Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:27:56 -0700

Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson (leg) sat out the second of two mandatory minicamp practices Friday, June 12, with an apparent leg injury. The team would not give details afterward. Anderson came up limping after scrambling to find an open receiver in the morning session, but was able to finish the practice.

Browns | Dead heat in quarterback battle
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:31:46 -0700

Vic Carucci, of NFL.com, reports the Cleveland Browns quarterback battle between QBs Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn is still at a dead heat. Both haven't been accurate in camp, and Quinn waited until the last week to finally show any signs of life.

Browns | Dawson reports to minicamp
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:27:41 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns PK Phil Dawson reported to the team's minicamp and participated in morning practice Thursday, June 11. He declined to discuss his current contract situation.

Browns | Edwards misses morning practice Thursday
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:26:16 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns WR Braylon Edwards (undisclosed) did not participate in morning practice Thursday, June 11.

Browns | Lewis does not participate in team drills Thursday
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:25:56 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis (ankle) did not participate in team drills during morning practice Thursday, June 11.

Browns | Jackson to attend minicamp
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:27:21 -0700

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB D'Qwell Jackson will attend the team's upcoming mandatory minicamp despite being unhappy with his contract situation.

Browns | Cribbs to attend minicamp
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:25:59 -0700

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns WR Josh Cribbs will attend the team's upcoming mandatory minicamp despite being unhappy with his contract situation.

Browns | Dawson to attend minicamp
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:25:38 -0700

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns PK Phil Dawson will attend the team's upcoming mandatory minicamp, according to a source.

Browns | Brown visits
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:04:13 -0700

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns met with unrestricted free-agent SS Mike Brown (Bears) Monday, June 8, according to a source.

Browns | M. Brown may soon visit
Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:33:44 -0700

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent SS Mike Brown (Bears) may soon be visiting the Cleveland Browns.

Browns | Venson waived
Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:51:59 -0700

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns have waived FS Jason Venson.

Browns | G. Foster signed
Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:32:34 -0700

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Cleveland Browns signed free-agent OT George Foster (Lions). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Browns | NFLPA to look into several issues
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:07:47 -0700

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the NFL Players Association is looking into the Cleveland Browns rookies' voluntary bus trip as well as the length of time players are spending at the team's facility during a voluntary minicamp or an organized team activity day. The NFL are also looking into the issues, according to a source.

Browns | Harrison could see time on early downs
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:15:13 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini has hinted that RB Jerome Harrison could see more playing time on first and second down this season to help keep RB Jamal Lewis fresh.

Browns | Cribbs working on quick passes
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:12:19 -0700

Steve Doerschuk, of the Canton Repository, reports Cleveland Browns WR Josh Cribbs is getting a lot of work with quick passes during practice so he can use his ability to gain yards with the ball in his hands.

Browns | Patten helping younger receivers
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:12:04 -0700

Steve Doerschuk, of the Canton Repository, reports Cleveland Browns WR David Patten has been working with the younger receivers during practice to help them improve. The team looks at Patten as an extra receivers coach.

Browns | QB competition to go into preseason games
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:53:39 -0700

Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said he will not decide on whether QB Brady Quinn or QB Derek Anderson will be the starting quarterback until well into the preseason schedule. Mangini said he is looking for the starter to be a presence in the huddle and to be able to effectively run the offense.