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Knee Injuries Have Been Minor
Rookie tight end Martin Rucker may need an MRI on his knee, after twisting it. Shaun Rogers also missed practice due to a sore knee. Peek and Beau Bell also have had knee surgery, and are recovering. A lot of banged up and hurting knees for the Browns this pre season. Brad Cieslak and Edwards [...]
Posted by Dan Taylor on Aug 12 2008Browns Sign Defensive Backs
The Browns added to their defensive secondary on Sunday by signing Brandon Mitchell and Travis Key. Mitchell spent last season on the practice squad of the Houston Texans. Key was an undrafted free agent after playing at Michigan State. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in May, but was cut in July. The Browns [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 11 2008Edwards Stiched Up After Deep Cut to Foot
In what may go down in the “things I shouldn’t do” department, Browns Pro Bowl WR Brayon Edwards is healing today after having to get stiches in his foot due to a deep cut. The incident that caused the cut took place Saturday when Braylon was running a sprint in his socks when fellow [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 10 2008Baxter’s Deal Terminated Following Knee Surgery
Today the Browns decided that the vaillant comeback of cornerback Gary Baxter was not going to be enough for him to make it all the way back in 2008, and decided to cut ties with the CB, releasing him. Baxter was attempting to make it back after suffering a nasty injury back on October 22nd [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 09 2008Rookie LB Bell Has Arthroscopic Surgery on Knee
The Browns have lost rookie LB Beau Bell to a knee injury, as the team announced today that he had arthroscopic surgery to remove loose cartilage from behind his right kneecap. Word is that he will miss a few weeks. The fourth-round pick out of UNLV was the teams first overall pick, as they had [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 07 2008Browns Set for Preseason Opener
The Browns will open their preseason schedule tonight as they will host the New York Jets. Head Coach Romeo Crennel is planning on playing his starters for the first quarter before giving way to the reserves. Several players are expected to miss tonight’s game including tight ends Kellen Winslow and Steve Heiden, wide receiver Kevin [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 07 2008Cribbs Says He Wants His Deal Restructured
Pro Bowl return specialist Josh Cribbs has asked the team to restructure his contract. Cribbs signed a six-year deal prior to last season worth just under six-million dollars. The request comes just weeks after the Chicago Bears signed their All-Pro return man Devin Hester to a four-year, 40-million-dollar contract. Regardless of the outcome of the [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 06 2008Banged Up Browns
Browns rookie linebacker Beau Bell missed the evening practice on Monday with a sore knee, but says it’s nothing serious and should return to practice today. Tight end Kellen Winslow has missed the past four workouts with a sore hamstring and could be limited in Thursday’s game against the Jets, if he plays at all.
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 05 2008Peek To Miss Preseason After Knee Surgery
Linebacker Antwan Peek had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday to remove cartilage damage. Peek is expected to miss the entire preseason following the surgery. Peek played in 14 games for the Browns last season, but was hampered by ankle and leg injuries. The Browns will continue training camp tonight with Family Fun [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 01 2008Peek Misses Practice with a Sore Knee
Linebacker Antwan Peek sat out both practices on Wednesday because of a sore knee. Peek said its nothing serious as he had off-season surgery and the Browns are just giving him some rest so he can stay fresh. The Browns will continue training camp today with one afternoon practice at the team’s complex.
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 31 2008

