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Team Notebook: Cleveland Browns News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Browns | Worked out Ferguson Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Cleveland Browns worked out free-agent WR Robert Ferguson (Falcons) earlier this week, according to a league source. Browns | J. Lewis would like to partially own an NFL team 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." Browns | J. Lewis wanted to leave on his own terms 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." Browns | Barton considering surgery Updating a previous report, Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Eric Barton (neck) is deciding whether to undergo season-ending surgery on a bulging disc in his neck, according to a source. Browns | Lewis still intends to retire 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. Browns | Mangini says he will have input in next GM Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said he will have input on who will be the team's next general manager. Mangini said the team can finish the rest of the season without a general manager. Browns | Wimbley fined $7,500 Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns LB Kamerion Wimbley said he was fined $7,500 by the NFL for a roughing the passer penalty in Week 8. Wimbley will appeal the fine, according to his agent. Browns | Madison released ESPN.com reports the Cleveland Browns released CB Anthony Madison Tuesday, Nov. 3. Browns | Ratliff will not start CBSSports.com reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said QB Brett Ratliff will not get a chance to start at quarterback, even though QBs Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn have both struggled this season. Browns | Mangini not opposed to losing power CBSSports.com reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said he would be open to a new general manager taking final personnel decisions out of his hands. "I'm never in opposition to someone who can help us achieve that (goal of winning and improving)," Mangini said. Browns | Cundiff released ESPN.com reports the Cleveland Browns released PK Billy Cundiff Tuesday, Nov. 3, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move indicates that PK Phil Dawson (calf) is fully recovered from a calf injury. Browns | Barton could miss rest of season with neck injury ESPN.com reports Cleveland Browns LB Eric Barton's (neck) season is in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with a neck injury following the team's Week 8 game, a source close to Barton told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Barton was informed by a spine specialist at The Cleveland Clinic that he had a bulging disc between the C3 and C4 vertebrae, according to the source. Browns | Accorsi reportedly hired Jeff Schudel, of The News-Herald, reports the Cleveland Browns have hired Ernie Accorsi to be their new general manager, according to sources. Browns | Kokinis refused to resign Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter, of ESPN.com, reports former Cleveland Browns general manager George Kokinis refused to resign when pressed by owner Randy Lerner. Lerner then persisted in seeking a dismissal "for cause," citing Kokinis for failing to meet the specific standards as dictated by his contract, according to sources. The team's security and legal department were reviewing phone records to build its case against Kokinis, according to a team source. There are also discussions on whether the two sides could reach a financial settlement, according to sources. Browns | Daboll will not be fired during bye week CBSSports.com reports Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said offensive coordinator Brian Daboll would not be fired during the team's Week 9 bye. Mangini did speak at length about quarterbacks coach Carl Smith's play-calling and game-planning experience. Browns | Kokinis has been fired Updating a previous item, WKYC's Jim Donovan reports Cleveland Browns general manager George Kokinis has been fired from the team. Browns | Kokinos fired? Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports several sources claim Cleveland Browns general manager George Kokinis was escorted from the building at some point Monday, Nov. 2. Two other sources believe Kokinis has been fired, but another source inside the building maintains he has not heard that. Browns | Quinn replaces Anderson late in Week 8 ESPN.com reports Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson was replaced by QB Brady Quinn with roughly three minutes left in Week 8. Head coach Eric Mangini would not say who his starting quarterback will be moving forward. "We'll look at it," Mangini said. "We'll look at every single position." Browns | Owner says Mangini is safe ESPN.com reports Cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner said he is sick about the state of his team, currently sitting at 1-7, but he will not make a head coaching change. Lerner told the Cleveland Plain Dealer and Akron Beacon Journal he will not fire Eric Mangini during the team's bye week. Lerner did say he would like to bring in a "strong, credible, serious leader" to help run his team. Browns | Wright dinged Week 8 Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns CB Eric Wright (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the team's Week 8 game, but he was able to return a few snaps later. Browns | Bowens starts at ILB Week 8 Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns LB David Bowens moved to inside linebacker Week 8, replacing rookie LB Kaluka Maiava. LB Jason Trusnik took over for Bowens' spot at outside linebacker. Browns | Hadnot starts Week 8 Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns OG Rex Hadnot started at right guard for OG Floyd Womack Week 8. Browns | M. Adams starts Week 8 Marla Ridenour, of the Akron Beacon Journal, reports Cleveland Browns FS Brodney Pool was benched Week 8 and FS Mike Adams started in his place. Pool played on passing downs and intercepted a pass in the game. Browns | J. Lewis planning to retire 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." Browns | Anderson struggles Week 8 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson went 6-for-17 for 76 yards and two interceptions in Week 8. He was replaced by QB Brady Quinn late in the fourth quarter. Browns | Barton injured Week 8 NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns LB Eric Barton (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the first half of the team's Week 8 game. Browns | 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. Browns | Cribbs could see time at running back Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said he would not rule out using WR Josh Cribbs in the backfield as a running back. The Browns have just one rushing touchdown this season. In Week 6, Cribbs ran six times after taking a direct snap in the wildcat formation and gained 45 yards for a 7.5-yard average. Browns | Dawson optimistic to play in Week 8 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns PK Phil Dawson (calf) is optimistic he can play in the team's Week 8 game. Browns | Ryan wants fans to support team The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is angry over a potential fan protest prior to the start of the team's Nov. 16 game. Two longtime season-ticket holders are planning a protest before, urging fans to stay away from their seats for the opening kickoff to send a message after so many years of losing. The Browns (1-6) are headed towards their eighth losing season in 11 years since returning to the NFL. "That (ticks) me off. This is Cleveland. They're going to show up and back this damn team," Ryan said. "This is a town that's tough and that loves football. Nobody's happy. I hate me, too. So they hate me. Great. Doesn't mean you turn your back." Browns | Maiava fined $5,000 The Associated Press reports Cleveland Browns LB Kaluka Maiava was fined $5,000 for unnecessary roughness during the team's Week 7 game. Browns | Madison misses practice Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns CB Anthony Madison (personal) did not practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is questionable for Week 8. Browns | Six practice in full Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns P Dave Zastudil (knee), C Alex Mack (shoulder), CB Eric Wright (shoulder), CB Brandon McDonald (shoulder), DL C.J. Mosley (back) and LB David Bowens (knee) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and are probable for Week 8. Browns | Anderson practices in full Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns QB Derek Anderson (hip) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and is probable for Week 8. Browns | Lewis practices in full Friday 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. Browns | Coleman limited Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns DL Kenyon Coleman (groin) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is questionable for Week 8. He is expected to play in the game. Browns | Rogers practices in full Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns DL Shaun Rogers (foot) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and is probable for Week 8. Browns | Estandia limited Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns TE Greg Estandia (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is questionable for Week 8. He will be a game-time decision. Browns | Dawson practices in full Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns PK Phil Dawson (calf) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and is probable for Week 8. There is a chance he will not play, but he is expected to be in the game. Browns | R. Smith practices in full Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns DL Robaire Smith (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and is probable for Week 8. Browns | Heiden limited Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns TE Steve Heiden (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is questionable for Week 8. He will be a game-time decision. Browns | Vickers practices in full Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns FB Lawrence Vickers (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and is probable for Week 8. Browns | 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. Browns | Hadnot limited Friday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns OG Rex Hadnot (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is questionable for Week 8. He is expected to play and may start in the game. Browns | Madison misses practice Thursday Scott Petrak, of the Medina County Gazette, reports Cleveland Browns CB Anthony Madison did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 29, but it was not injury related. |
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