Archive for March, 2008
Browns re-sign OL McKinney
The strength of the Cleveland Browns many say is their offensive line. The team took another step to make it even stronger by re-signing Seth McKinney to a 1-year deal. He was originally drafted in the 3rd round out of Texas A&M by the Dolphins.
McKinney was originally signed by the Browns before the 2007 season […]
LB Griffin and Browns Agree to One-Year Deal
The Browns have signed linebacker Kris Griffin to a one-year deal, keeping one of their key special teams players with the club. Griffin, 6-3 and 245 lbs., played in 12 games last season for the Browns and was a key member of the special teams unit. Griffin ranked fifth on the team with 14 […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 27 2008Browns Sign LB Orr
The Cleveland Browns have, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, reached an agreement on a one-year contract with free-agent linebacker Shantee Orr; Orr, who had spent time with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans last season, will fill the role once held by Chaun Thompson, who departed the Browns and signed as a free […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Mar 21 2008Haggans Leaves Without Contract Offer, Sapp a Possiblity
The Browns visited with free agent linebacker Clark Haggans earlier this week, but the veteran left town without a contract offer. Haggans reportedly has not ruled out a return to his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns are believed to have made an offer to former Chiefs cornerback Bennie Sapp, who also visited the […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 21 2008Backup Corner Benny Sapp in Town for a Visit
While Clark Haggans is in town today, he’s not the only one, as the team is also talking to and hosting Chiefs free agent cornerback Benny Sapp. The Plain Dealer reported the visit earlier today for Sapp, who was a backup corner with the Chiefs. He has played the last four seasons with the Cheifs, […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 19 2008Haggans to Talk to the Browns Today
Free agent linebacker Clark Haggans is set to visit with the Browns today. The Browns are looking for a pass-rush complement to Kamerion Wimbley. Haggans has spent his entire seven-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and has collected 32-and-a-half sacks during that time.
Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 19 2008Bentley Will Continue To Work Out In Arizona
Browns center LeCharles Bentley will continue to work out in Arizona, even though the team’s off-season program begins Monday in Berea. The Browns have given their blessing to Bentley continuing to rehab for a torn tendon in his left knee that has kept him out of action for the past two seasons. Bentley is expected […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 18 2008Browns Linebacker Attention Now Turned to Steelers Haggans
Now that Chaun Thompson is a former Brown, reports have the team turning their attention to Steelers free agent linebacker Clark Haggans. NFL Network reports that Haggans, who is 31 this season, got a call from the Browns and is going to visit the team this coming week. Haggans has plenty of gas in the […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 14 2008Baxter and Ali Back in the Fold in Cleveland
The Browns signed defensive back Gary Baxter and fullback Charles Ali to one-year contracts on Thursday. Baxter sat out the entire 2007 after tearing tendons in both knees during a game on October 22, 2006. Ali joined the Browns as an undrafted free agent and played in 13 games last season, mostly on special teams.
Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 14 2008Browns Look To Re-Sign Thompson
The Browns are believed to be close to re-signing linebacker Chaun Thompson. It’s believed the two sides could agree as soon as today on a two-year contract. Thompson, who was the Browns’ second-round pick in 2003, has become a key member of the special teams unit.
Posted by Matt Loede on Mar 13 2008

