Archive for August, 2007
REPORT: Tucker Suspended for Steroid Usage
According to broadcast reports, Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Ryan Tucker has violated the NFL’s substance abuse policy by testing positive for steroids. As a result, Tucker has been suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the 2007 regular season.The reported steroid violation isn’t Tucker’s first off-the-field problem. The 10-year veteran [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 03 2007Hickerson To Be Inducted
Longtime Browns guard Gene Hickerson will be among the Class of 2007 as the Pro Football Hall of Fame holds its induction ceremonies Saturday at Fawcett Stadium. Hickerson played for the Browns from 1958 to 1973 and opened holes for Hall of Fame running backs Jim Brown, Bobby Mitchell and Leroy Kelly. Others to be [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 03 2007Roye Undergoes Knee Surgery
Browns defensive end Orpheus Roye underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday. Head coach Romeo Crennel said that the Roye could be back at the team’s headquarters to start rehab work by this weekend. The Browns are hoping that Roye will be ready in time for the regular season opener on September 9th [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 03 2007Quinn Talks Heading Nowhere Fast
Negotiations between the Browns and first-round pick Brady Quinn appear to be going nowhere. Indications are that the Browns want to chat, but agent Tom Condon has been hard to reach. The main issues with Quinn are guaranteed money and triggers for escalators in the contract. Quinn was expected to compete with Charlie Frye and [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 02 2007Roye Set For Knee Surgery
Browns defensive end Orpheus Roye will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery today. Roye will have some cartilage cleaned out of his right knee. It’s the same knee that Roye had surgery on last winter. Head Coach Romeo Crennel isn’t sure how long Roye will be out, but is hoping the lineman could be ready for the [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 02 2007No Timetable for QB Decision
The Cleveland Browns are trying to find their starting quarterback and early on in training camp, no one has distinguished themselves from the others. Head Coach Romeo Crennel said Tuesday that there is no timetable for when he’ll name a starting quarterback, but is hoping that it will be an easy decision. However, General Manager [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 01 2007


