NFL - Cleveland Browns
Team:
| Location: Cleveland, OH | Stadium: Cleveland Browns Stadium (73,200) | Owner: Randolph D. Lerner |
| GM: Phil Savage | Coach: Rob Chudzinski | World Series Championships: 0 |
Cleveland News
| Browns sign RB Jackson, rookie S Slaughter |
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CLEVELAND (AP) The Browns signed running back Brandon Jackson to a 1-year contract, bringing him back after two seasons in which he never got to showcase his versatility. Jackson, who only played in two games last season, was re-signed by the club on Tuesday, among a flurry of moves as the Browns began their second week of OTAs (organized team activities) under coach Rob Chudzinski. |
Standings - AFC North
Team Leaders - Offense
| Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| PaY | Brandon Weeden | 3,385 |
| Cmp% | Brandon Weeden | 57.4 |
| RuY | Trent Richardson | 950 |
| Y/Ru | Trent Richardson | 3.6 |
| Rc | Davone Bess | 61 |
| RcY | Josh Gordon | 805 |
| TD | Brandon Weeden | 14 |
Team Leaders - Defense
| Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Sk | Paul Kruger | 9.0 |
| Int | Joe Haden | 3 |
| FF | T.J. Ward | 3 |
| Tk | D'Qwell Jackson | 119 |
| PD | Buster Skrine | 11 |
Team Rankings - Offense
| Total | AFC Rank | NFL Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG | 18.9 | 11 | 24 |
| RuY/G | 99.6 | 12 | 24 |
| PY/G | 214.7 | 9 | 19 |
| TO | 26 | 5 | 17 |
| Rat | 71.8 | 14 | 29 |
| RZC% | 43.6 | 14 | 29 |
Team Rankings - Defense
| Total | AFC Rank | NFL Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA/G | 23.0 | 9 | 19 |
| RuY/G | 118.6 | 9 | 19 |
| PaY/G | 245.2 | 13 | 25 |
| Tk | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Sk | 38 | 6 | 11 |
| RZC% | 56.6 | 11 | 23 |
Latest Game - Dec 30, 2012
Other Headlines
Player News
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Browns signed WR Tori Gurley. Gurley has now been with seven organizations since going undrafted out of South Carolina in 2011. He has appeared in zero regular-season games. |
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Browns waived QB Thaddeus Lewis. The writing was on the wall after the Browns signed Brian Hoyer. Lewis is a favorite of former Browns coach and current Eagles OC Pat Shurmur, but Philly has a logjam at quarterback. Lewis started for the Browns in Week 17 last season, completing 22-of-32 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown and a pick. He should latch on elsewhere and compete for No. 3 duties. |
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Browns claimed RB Miguel Maysonet off waivers from the Eagles. It's not a good landing spot for the well-regarded undrafted free agent, as the Browns go seven-deep at running back. Maysonet could have trouble surviving first cuts. |
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The Browns have signed running back Brandon Jackson to a 1-year contract and Slaughter to a 4-year deal. Slaughter is the first member of the 2013 rookie class to sign with the Browns, who selected the former Notre Dame player in the sixth round. He missed most of last season with an Achilles injury, but the Browns feel he's close to returning or they wouldn't have released safety Eric Hagg. |
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The Browns have signed Jackson to a 1-year contract and rookie safety Jamoris Slaughter to a 4-year deal. Jackson has returned after spending the past two seasons with Cleveland, which signed him as an unrestricted free agent in 2011 from Green Bay. Jackson missed the entire '11 season with a toe injury and he appeared in just two games last season. |
Player Injuries
| Player | Injury | Status | Exp Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Nelson WR | knee surgery | Sidelined | |
| Brian Sanford DE | knee | Sidelined |
Recent Transactions
| Date | Player | Transaction |
|---|---|---|
| 2013/05/23 | Tori Gurley WR  |
signed |
| 2013/05/23 | Thaddeus Lewis QB  |
cut |
| 2013/05/21 | Jamaine Cook RB |
cut |
| 2013/05/21 | Michael Edwards WR | signed |
| 2013/05/21 | Eric Hagg S |
cut |
Last 5 Games
| Date | Team | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 30 | @Pittsburgh | L, 24-10 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sun, Dec 23 | @Denver | L, 34-12 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sun, Dec 16 | Washington | L, 38-21 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sun, Dec 9 | Kansas City | W, 30-7 | Boxscore Recap |
| Sun, Dec 2 | @Oakland | W, 20-17 | Boxscore Recap |
Quarterback
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Campbell, Jason |
6'5" | 230 | 12/31/1981 | 31 | 9 | Laurel, MS, USA | Auburn | $1,500,000 |
| Hoyer, Brian |
6'2" | 215 | 10/13/1985 | 27 | 5 | North Olmsted, OH, USA | Michigan State | $1,927,000 | |
| 3 | Weeden, Brandon |
6'3" | 220 | 10/14/1983 | 29 | 2 | Oklahoma City, OK, USA | Oklahoma State | $390,000 |
Running Back
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Hardesty, Montario | 6' | 225 | 02/01/1987 | 26 | 4 | New Bern, NC, USA | Tennessee | $490,000 |
| 29 | Jackson, Brandon |
5'10" | 216 | 10/02/1985 | 27 | 7 | Horn Lake, MS, USA | Nebraska | $1,650,000 |
| 28 | Lewis, Dion | 5'8" | 195 | 09/27/1990 | 22 | 3 | Albany, NY, USA | Pittsburgh | $465,000 |
| 48 | Marecic, Owen | 6' | 245 | 10/04/1988 | 24 | 3 | Tigard, OR, USA | Stanford | $465,000 |
| Maysonet, Miguel |
5'10" | 210 | 12/13/1989 | 23 | 0 | Bayamon, Puerto Rico | Stony Brook | ||
| 25 | Ogbonnaya, Chris | 6' | 225 | 05/05/1986 | 27 | 4 | Houston, TX, USA | Texas | $540,000 |
| 33 | Richardson, Trent |
5'9" | 230 | 07/10/1990 | 22 | 2 | Pensacola, FL, USA | Alabama | $390,000 |
Wide Receiver
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Ashford, Perez | 5'11" | 190 | 03/02/1991 | 22 | 0 | Cleveland, OH, USA | Northern Illinois | |
| 80 | Benjamin, Travis | 5'10" | 175 | 12/29/1989 | 23 | 2 | Belle Glade, FL, USA | Miami (FL) | $390,000 |
| 18 | Bess, Davone |
5'10" | 193 | 09/13/1985 | 27 | 6 | Oakland, CA, USA | Hawaii | $2,233,000 |
| 88 | Cooper, Josh | 5'10" | 190 | 01/08/1989 | 24 | 2 | Mustang, OK, USA | Oklahoma State | |
| 89 | Croom, Dominique | 6'2" | 190 | 04/26/1991 | 22 | 0 | Cleveland, AL, USA | Central Arkansas | |
| 16 | Davis, Keenan | 6'2" | 220 | 01/30/1991 | 22 | 0 | Cedar Rapids, IA, USA | Iowa | |
| Edwards, Michael | 5'11" | 200 | 12/14/1989 | 23 | 0 | Glendora, CA, USA | UTEP | ||
| 13 | Gordon, Josh |
6'3" | 225 | 04/13/1991 | 22 | 2 | Houston, TX, USA | Baylor | |
| Grissett, Torrey |
5'11" | 200 | 04/24/1989 | 24 | 1 | Campbell | |||
| Gurley, Tori | 6'4" | 232 | 11/22/1987 | 25 | 1 | Rock Hill, SC, USA | South Carolina | $390,000 | |
| 15 | Little, Greg | 6'2" | 220 | 05/30/1989 | 23 | 3 | Durham, NC, USA | North Carolina | $476,250 |
| 11 | Nelson, David  |
6'5" | 214 | 11/07/1986 | 26 | 4 | Wichita Falls, TX, USA | Florida | $490,000 |
| 10 | Norwood, Jordan | 5'11" | 180 | 09/29/1986 | 26 | 3 | State College, PA, USA | Penn State | $465,000 |
| 83 | Roberson, Cordell | 6'4" | 205 | 12/03/1990 | 22 | 0 | Jefferson, TX, USA | Stephen F. Austin | |
| 17 | Windsor, Rod |
6'2" | 205 | 04/24/1985 | 28 | 1 | Bessemer, AL, USA | Western New Mexico |
Tight End
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Barnidge, Gary | 6'5" | 250 | 09/22/1985 | 27 | 6 | Middleburg, FL, USA | Louisville | $615,000 |
| 87 | Bryan, George |
6'5" | 265 | 05/11/1989 | 24 | 1 | Castle Hayne, NC, USA | North Carolina State | |
| 84 | Cameron, Jordan |
6'5" | 245 | 08/07/1988 | 24 | 3 | Newbury Park, CA, USA | USC | $465,000 |
| 81 | Davis, Kellen | 6'7" | 267 | 10/11/1985 | 27 | 6 | Adrian, MI, USA | Michigan State | $700,000 |
| 87 | Gronkowski, Dan | 6'5" | 255 | 01/21/1985 | 28 | 3 | Amherst, NY, USA | Maryland | $540,000 |
| 47 | Smelley, Brad | 6'2" | 235 | 04/20/1989 | 24 | 1 | Tuscaloosa, AL, USA | Alabama | $390,000 |
| 49 | Tannahill, Travis | 6'4" | 255 | 02/08/1990 | 23 | 0 | Overland Park, KS, USA | Kansas State |
Offensive Tackle
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Adams, Aaron | 6'5" | 305 | 05/16/1989 | 24 | 0 | Lake Worth, FL, USA | Eastern Kentucky | |
| 79 | Butler, Rashad |
6'4" | 307 | 02/10/1983 | 30 | 7 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA | Miami (FL) | $1,300,000 |
| 75 | Cousins, Oniel | 6'4" | 315 | 06/29/1984 | 28 | 6 | Fullerton, CA, USA | UTEP | $725,000 |
| 70 | Faulk, Chris |
6'6" | 330 | 01/21/1990 | 23 | 0 | Slidell, LA, USA | LSU | |
| 65 | Gilkey, Garrett |
6'6" | 318 | 07/09/1990 | 22 | 0 | Sandwich, IL, USA | Chadron State | |
| 61 | Hauptmann, Caylin | 6'3" | 300 | 07/10/1991 | 21 | 0 | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Florida International | |
| 60 | Miller, Ryan | 6'7" | 320 | 07/06/1989 | 23 | 2 | Littleton, CO, USA | Colorado | $390,000 |
| 72 | Schwartz, Mitchell | 6'5" | 320 | 06/08/1989 | 23 | 2 | Pacific Palisades, CA, USA | California | $390,000 |
| 73 | Thomas, Joe | 6'6" | 312 | 12/04/1984 | 28 | 7 | Brookfield, WI, USA | Wisconsin | $10,500,000 |
| 64 | Wallace, Martin | 6'6" | 305 | 04/22/1990 | 23 | 0 | New York, NY, USA | Temple |
Center
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Cave, Braxston |
6'3" | 305 | 07/29/1989 | 23 | 0 | Granger, IN, USA | Notre Dame | |
| 55 | Mack, Alex | 6'4" | 311 | 11/19/1985 | 27 | 5 | Santa Barbara, CA, USA | California | $1,903,000 |
Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Alford, Dominic | 6'3" | 320 | 02/22/1988 | 25 | 1 | Cleveland, OH, USA | Minnesota | $390,000 |
| 77 | Greco, John | 6'4" | 315 | 03/24/1985 | 28 | 6 | Youngstown, OH, USA | Toledo | $725,000 |
| 66 | Lauvao, Shawn | 6'3" | 315 | 10/26/1987 | 25 | 4 | Honolulu, HI, USA | Arizona State | $540,000 |
| 62 | Pinkston, Jason |
6'4" | 305 | 09/05/1987 | 25 | 3 | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | Pittsburgh | $465,000 |
| 74 | Shaw, Jarrod | 6'3" | 316 | 01/07/1988 | 25 | 2 | Lafayette, LA, USA | Tennessee | $390,000 |
Defensive End
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Bryant, Armonty |
6'4" | 263 | 05/20/1990 | 23 | 0 | Wichita Falls, TX, USA | East Central | |
| 91 | Davis, Hall | 6'4" | 270 | 03/02/1987 | 26 | 2 | Baton Rouge, LA, USA | Louisiana-Lafayette | $465,000 |
| 97 | Field, Alex |
6'7" | 288 | 12/23/1986 | 26 | 1 | Nashua, NH, USA | Virginia | |
| 70 | Okpokowuruk, Ayanga |
6'4" | 255 | 06/19/1987 | 25 | 1 | Charlotte, NC, USA | Duke | |
| 70 | Sanford, Brian |
6'2" | 280 | 09/12/1987 | 25 | 2 | Hartford, CT, USA | Temple |
Defensive Tackle
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | Bryant, Desmond | 6'6" | 311 | 12/15/1985 | 27 | 5 | Elizabethtown, NC, USA | Harvard | $1,927,000 |
| 93 | Hughes, John | 6'2" | 320 | 04/27/1988 | 25 | 2 | Gahanna, OH, USA | Cincinnati | $390,000 |
| 67 | Kitchen, Ishmaa'ily | 6'1" | 330 | 08/24/1988 | 24 | 2 | Youngstown, OH, USA | Kent State | |
| 69 | Kruger, Dave | 6'5" | 285 | 05/17/1990 | 23 | 0 | Orem, UT, USA | Utah | |
| 71 | Rubin, Ahtyba | 6'2" | 330 | 07/25/1986 | 26 | 6 | Fort Belvoir, VA, USA | Iowa State | $7,700,000 |
| 98 | Taylor, Phil | 6'3" | 335 | 04/07/1988 | 25 | 3 | Clinton, MD, USA | Baylor | $748,000 |
| 90 | Winn, Billy | 6'4" | 295 | 04/15/1989 | 24 | 2 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Boise State | $390,000 |
Nose Tackle
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Jean-Baptiste, Nicolas | 6'1" | 330 | 03/08/1989 | 24 | 1 | Fairfax, VA, USA | Baylor |
Linebacker
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Adams, Kendrick | 6'5" | 250 | 11/03/1988 | 24 | 1 | Enterprise, AL, USA | LSU | |
| 57 | Alexander, Eric |
6'2" | 240 | 02/08/1982 | 31 | 7 | Tyler, TX, USA | LSU | |
| 50 | Barton, Eric |
6'3" | 245 | 09/29/1977 | 35 | 12 | Fayetteville, NC, USA | Maryland | |
| 94 | Carder, Tank | 6'2" | 235 | 01/18/1989 | 24 | 2 | Lake Jackson, TX, USA | TCU | $390,000 |
| 58 | Fort, L.J. | 6' | 230 | 01/03/1990 | 23 | 2 | Granite City, IL, USA | Northern Iowa | |
| 54 | Groves, Quentin |
6'3" | 265 | 07/05/1984 | 28 | 6 | Greenville, MS, USA | Auburn | $700,000 |
| 52 | Jackson, D'Qwell | 6' | 240 | 09/26/1983 | 29 | 8 | Largo, FL, USA | Maryland | $3,400,000 |
| 50 | Johnson, James-Michael | 6'1" | 240 | 08/20/1989 | 23 | 2 | Vallejo, CA, USA | Nevada | $390,000 |
| 99 | Kruger, Paul | 6'4" | 270 | 02/15/1986 | 27 | 5 | Rexburg, ID, USA | Utah | $615,000 |
| 51 | Mingo, Barkevious |
6'4" | 241 | 10/04/1990 | 22 | 0 | Belle Glade, FL, USA | LSU | |
| 56 | Moten, Adrian | 6'2" | 230 | 04/22/1988 | 25 | 3 | Suitland, MD, USA | Maryland | |
| 53 | Robertson, Craig | 6'1" | 229 | 02/11/1988 | 25 | 2 | Stafford, TX, USA | North Texas | $390,000 |
| 97 | Sheard, Jabaal |
6'2" | 255 | 05/10/1989 | 24 | 3 | Hollywood, FL, USA | Pittsburgh | $556,375 |
| 44 | Staples, Justin | 6'4" | 245 | 12/10/1989 | 23 | 0 | Lakewood, OH, USA | Illinois | |
| 41 | Walcott, Ausar | 6'2" | 230 | 01/01/1990 | 23 | 0 | Hackensack, NJ, USA | Virginia | |
| 57 | Yount, Christian | 6'1" | 256 | 07/08/1988 | 24 | 3 | San Pedro, CA, USA | UCLA | $390,000 |
Cornerback
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Aubrey, Josh | 5'10" | 200 | 04/09/1991 | 22 | 0 | Tyler, TX, USA | Stephen F. Austin | |
| 34 | Auguste, Akeem | 5'10" | 185 | 10/03/1989 | 23 | 0 | Hollywood, FL, USA | South Carolina | |
| 24 | Bademosi, Johnson |
6' | 200 | 07/23/1990 | 22 | 2 | Silver Spring, MD, USA | Stanford | |
| 29 | Grant, Michael |
6'1" | 205 | 07/10/1980 | 32 | 2 | Mars Hill | ||
| 23 | Haden, Joe | 5'11" | 190 | 04/14/1989 | 24 | 4 | Fort Washington, MD, USA | Florida | $5,765,505 |
| 40 | Kanneh, Abdul | 5'10" | 185 | 09/09/1990 | 22 | 0 | London, England | New Mexico Highlands | |
| 41 | Mabin, Jordan |
5'11" | 185 | 10/31/1988 | 24 | 1 | Northfield Center, OH, USA | Northwestern | |
| 29 | McFadden, Leon |
5'10" | 193 | 10/26/1990 | 22 | 0 | Bellflower, CA, USA | San Diego State | |
| 31 | Miller, Prince | 5'9" | 207 | 01/14/1988 | 25 | 3 | Duncan, SC, USA | Georgia | $540,000 |
| 21 | Owens, Chris | 5'9" | 180 | 12/01/1986 | 26 | 5 | Los Angeles, CA, USA | San Jose State | $565,000 |
| 38 | Richardson, Kent | 5'11" | 200 | 04/21/1987 | 26 | 1 | Tallahassee, FL, USA | West Virginia | |
| 22 | Skrine, Buster |
5'9" | 185 | 04/26/1989 | 24 | 3 | Woodstock, GA, USA | Chattanooga | $465,000 |
| 26 | Wade, Trevin |
5'10" | 190 | 08/01/1989 | 23 | 2 | Austin, TX, USA | Arizona | $390,000 |
Safety
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Gipson, Tashaun |
5'11" | 205 | 08/07/1990 | 22 | 2 | Dallas, TX, USA | Wyoming | |
| 30 | Slaughter, Jamoris |
6' | 195 | 12/22/1989 | 23 | 0 | Stone Mountain, GA, USA | Notre Dame | |
| Walker, Kenronte | 6' | 210 | 07/28/1990 | 22 | 0 | Fayetteville, NC, USA | Missouri | ||
| 43 | Ward, T.J. | 5'10" | 200 | 12/12/1986 | 26 | 4 | Antioch, CA, USA | Oregon | $490,000 |
Kicker
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bogotay, Brandon | 6'3" | 207 | 05/08/1989 | 24 | 0 | San Diego, CA, USA | Georgia | |
| 7 | Graham, Shayne | 6' | 210 | 12/09/1977 | 35 | 12 | Radford, VA, USA | Virginia Tech |
Punter
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Conley, T.J. |
6'1" | 215 | 08/29/1985 | 27 | 2 | Walla Walla, WA, USA | Idaho | $415,000 |
| 5 | Lanning, Spencer | 5'11" | 200 | 05/21/1988 | 25 | 1 | Rock Hill, SC, USA | South Carolina |
Game Information
| Average Age: 24.9 |
| Average Height: 6'1.8" |
| Average Weight: 245.3 |
Passing
| Player | GP | Cmp | Att | % | PaY | YPA | YPC | YPG | LgPa | TD | Int | F | FL | Sk | SkYd | 1DPa | Rat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Weeden, Brandon QB
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15 | 297 | 517 | 57.4 | 3,385 | 6.5 | 11.4 | 225.7 | 71 | 14 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 28 | 186 | 168 | 72.6 |
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Lewis, Thaddeus QB
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1 | 22 | 32 | 68.8 | 204 | 6.4 | 9.3 | 204.0 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 83.3 |
| McCoy, Colt QB | 3 | 9 | 17 | 52.9 | 79 | 4.6 | 8.8 | 26.3 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 5 | 85.2 |
| Johnson, Josh QB | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | - | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | - |
Rushing
| Player | GP | Att | RuY | Avg | YPG | LgRu | TD | F | FL | 1DRu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Richardson, Trent RB
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15 | 267 | 950 | 3.6 | 63.3 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 36 |
| Hardesty, Montario RB | 13 | 65 | 271 | 4.2 | 20.8 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
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Weeden, Brandon QB
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15 | 27 | 111 | 4.1 | 7.4 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| Benjamin, Travis WR | 14 | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 4.7 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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Jackson, Brandon RB
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2 | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 27.0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Cribbs, Joshua WR
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16 | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
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Ventrone, Ray S
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12 | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 2.9 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ogbonnaya, Chris RB | 15 | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| McCoy, Colt QB | 3 | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Little, Greg WR | 16 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Lewis, Thaddeus QB
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1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norwood, Jordan WR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marecic, Owen RB | 10 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | GP | Rec | Trg | Drop | Yds | Avg | YPG | LgRc | YAC | RcTD | F | FL | 1DRec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gordon, Josh WR
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16 | 50 | 95 | 5 | 805 | 16.1 | 50.3 | 71 | 310 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 40 |
| Little, Greg WR | 16 | 53 | 92 | 6 | 647 | 12.2 | 40.4 | 43 | 193 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
| Watson, Benjamin TE | 16 | 49 | 82 | 2 | 501 | 10.2 | 31.3 | 27 | 227 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
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Richardson, Trent RB
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15 | 51 | 70 | 5 | 367 | 7.2 | 24.5 | 27 | 459 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| Benjamin, Travis WR | 14 | 18 | 37 | 1 | 298 | 16.6 | 21.3 | 69 | 66 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
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Massaquoi, Mohamed WR
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9 | 17 | 33 | 1 | 254 | 14.9 | 28.2 | 54 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
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Cameron, Jordan TE
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14 | 20 | 40 | 1 | 226 | 11.3 | 16.1 | 28 | 110 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Ogbonnaya, Chris RB | 15 | 24 | 32 | 2 | 187 | 7.8 | 12.5 | 38 | 212 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Norwood, Jordan WR | 2 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 137 | 10.5 | 68.5 | 27 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Cooper, Josh WR | 6 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 106 | 13.3 | 17.7 | 28 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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Cribbs, Joshua WR
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16 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 63 | 9.0 | 3.9 | 24 | 44 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Smith, Alex TE | 12 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 47 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 17 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Jackson, Brandon RB
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2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Hardesty, Montario RB | 13 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 8.0 | 1.2 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Smelley, Brad TE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring
| Player | TD | RcTD | KRTD | TD | TD | 2Pt | XP | FG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson, Benjamin TE | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
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Gordon, Josh WR
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0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Dawson, Phil K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
| Hardesty, Montario RB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Little, Greg WR | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
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Richardson, Trent RB
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11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
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Cameron, Jordan TE
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Benjamin, Travis WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Returning
| Player | KR | Yds | Avg | KRTD | LgKR | PR | Yds | Avg | TD | LgPR | FC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cribbs, Joshua WR
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43 | 1,178 | 27.4 | 0 | 74 | 38 | 457 | 12.0 | 0 | 60 | 8 |
| Benjamin, Travis WR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 149 | 49.7 | 1 | 93 | 1 |
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Stephens, Emmanuel DE
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1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|
Hagg, Eric S
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2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnson, James-Michael LB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Punting
Defense
| Player | Ast | Solo | Tk | Sk | SkYd | Stf | StY | FF | FR | FRY | FRT | Int | Yds | InTD | LgInt | PD | Hur | Sfty | BK |
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| Jackson, D'Qwell LB | 55 | 64 | 119 | 3.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 1 | 27 | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Robertson, Craig LB | 31 | 62 | 93 | 1.0 | 10 | 2.5 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Skrine, Buster CB
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13 | 72 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ward, T.J. S | 18 | 50 | 68 | 1.0 | 10 | 2.5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Brown, Sheldon CB
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7 | 53 | 60 | 1.0 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sheard, Jabaal LB,DE
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17 | 38 | 55 | 7.0 | 55 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Maiava, Kaluka LB | 18 | 35 | 53 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Young, Usama S | 16 | 37 | 53 | 1.5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Haden, Joe CB | 11 | 40 | 51 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 50 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rucker, Frostee DE | 19 | 29 | 48 | 4.0 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Rubin, Ahtyba DT | 14 | 30 | 44 | 2.0 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnson, James-Michael LB | 16 | 19 | 35 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hughes, John DT | 16 | 18 | 34 | 3.0 | 17 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Gipson, Tashaun S
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7 | 26 | 33 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patterson, Dimitri CB | 3 | 30 | 33 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Winn, Billy DT | 7 | 19 | 26 | 1.0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Parker, Juqua DE
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6 | 18 | 24 | 6.0 | 48 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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Hagg, Eric S
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2 | 20 | 22 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Bademosi, Johnson CB
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5 | 16 | 21 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fort, L.J. LB | 7 | 13 | 20 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitchen, Ishmaa'ily DT | 11 | 6 | 17 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Wade, Trevin CB
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5 | 12 | 17 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Fujita, Scott LB
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4 | 10 | 14 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor, Phil DT | 2 | 12 | 14 | 1.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Cribbs, Joshua WR
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1 | 8 | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Stephens, Emmanuel DE
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1 | 8 | 9 | 1.0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carder, Tank LB | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Ventrone, Ray S
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2 | 4 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ogbonnaya, Chris RB | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Little, Greg WR | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yount, Christian LB | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greco, John G | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack, Alex C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin, Travis WR | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Gordon, Josh WR
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0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson, Phil K | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Hodges, Reggie P
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1 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas, Joe OT | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weeden, Brandon QB
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marecic, Owen RB | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper, Josh WR | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lauvao, Shawn G | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Cameron, Jordan TE
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0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sanford, Brian DE
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miller, Prince CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davis, Hall DE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Depth Chart
Browns signed WR Tori Gurley. Gurley has now been with seven organizations since going undrafted out of South Carolina in 2011. He has appeared in zero regular-season games.
Browns waived QB Thaddeus Lewis. The writing was on the wall after the Browns signed Brian Hoyer. Lewis is a favorite of former Browns coach and current Eagles OC Pat Shurmur, but Philly has a logjam at quarterback. Lewis started for the Browns in Week 17 last season, completing 22-of-32 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown and a pick. He should latch on elsewhere and compete for No. 3 duties.
Browns claimed RB Miguel Maysonet off waivers from the Eagles. It's not a good landing spot for the well-regarded undrafted free agent, as the Browns go seven-deep at running back. Maysonet could have trouble surviving first cuts.
The Browns have signed running back Brandon Jackson to a 1-year contract and Slaughter to a 4-year deal. Slaughter is the first member of the 2013 rookie class to sign with the Browns, who selected the former Notre Dame player in the sixth round. He missed most of last season with an Achilles injury, but the Browns feel he's close to returning or they wouldn't have released safety Eric Hagg.
The Browns have signed Jackson to a 1-year contract and rookie safety Jamoris Slaughter to a 4-year deal. Jackson has returned after spending the past two seasons with Cleveland, which signed him as an unrestricted free agent in 2011 from Green Bay. Jackson missed the entire '11 season with a toe injury and he appeared in just two games last season.
Browns agreed to terms with No. 175 overall pick S Jamoris Slaughter on a four-year contract. Slaughter missed his entire senior year with a torn Achilles' tendon, and is questionable for training camp. Although the Browns have a hole at free safety, Slaughter should be a strict special teamer as a rookie.
Browns waived S Eric Hagg. Hagg opened 2012 as the Browns' starting free safety, but ended up playing just 365 snaps on defense. He was expected to focus on special teams this season. A three-year veteran, Hagg played nickel back in college. Signed for just $555,000, there's a chance he'll get claimed on waivers. Hagg was the No. 248 pick of the 2011 draft.
Browns OC Norv Turner doesn't expect Jason Campbell to get as many reps as the younger quarterbacks. "Jason's played nine years in the league," Turner said. "He's played so much you hope maybe once we get going with everything we're doing he doesn't need as many reps as maybe a young guy does." If we read between the lines a little bit, it suggests the "competition" for the starting job isn't a real one. Turner says he's been impressed with Brandon Weeden after three practice sessions. He'd have to fall flat on his face to not be under center in Week 1.
Former Browns DE David McMillan was reportedly shot and killed in Georgia over the weekend. Per Fox Sports Ohio, 31-year-old McMillan was killed in an apparent robbery attempt. McMillan played college ball at Kansas and was a fifth-round pick in the 2005 draft. He spent three years with Cleveland, mostly playing special teams.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer suggests second-year WR Josh Gordon is headed for a "breakout season" in the Browns' new offense. Reporter Terry Pluto observed at OTAs that the game comes "outrageously easy" to Gordon, who "glides down the field" and will be the featured target in Rob Chudzinski's vertical passing attack. Gordon was one of the league's most dangerous vertical receivers as a rookie. In our 2012 tape study, we observed Gordon to have movement skills not dissimilar from Andre Johnson.
OC Norval Turner considers Jason Campbell a "bonus" in the Browns' quarterback competition. In other words, he's insurance. Campbell is going to "compete" with Brandon Weeden in Browns camp, but only because the new braintrust doesn't want to just hand the job to Weeden. Campbell could very easily get on the field if Weeden struggles early in the year, but the odds he leads the team in pass attempts are low.
Browns OC Norval Turner wants to get Brandon Weeden "speeded up." "The physical act of your drop(back), putting your foot in the ground, turning the ball loose," Turner cited as something Weeden needs to get faster at. "What helps speed that up is recognizing where we want to throw the ball and then making quick decisions." Turner did go on to say Weeden's footwork is improving a "great deal," and that he's "got the physical skills to do what we want to do." The Browns don't want to anoint Weeden, but the starting job remains his to lose.
Browns QB Thaddeus Lewis is not expected to make the 53-man roster. Perhaps the Pat Shurmur favorite will resurface with Shurmur in Philly, where they are collecting QBs. The Browns don't believe Lewis' arm is strong enough for Rob Chudzinski's vertical passing attack, even to function as a backup. Brandon Weeden, Jason Campbell, and Brian Hoyer are ahead of him on the depth chart.
Brandon Weeden admits he was "surprised" by the Browns' signing of Brian Hoyer. "I was surprised, but that's the nature of the beast," Weeden said. "It's part of this business, and if you start worrying about it, that's too much to worry about." Hoyer's addition is an undeniable sign the Browns don't believe they're set at quarterback, but despite GM Mike Lombardi's noted admiration for the former Patriot, he's not a legitimate threat to Weeden. Between Weeden, Hoyer and Jason Campbell, the deck is still stacked in Weeden's favor. Hoyer's addition is worse news for Campbell. They'll battle for No. 2 duties after Weeden "beats out" Campbell.
Trent Richardson isn't expected to face criminal charges after being accused of assault by two women in a civil lawsuit. The Elyria, Ohio district attorney's office has declined to pursue charges because of "conflicting statements and a lack of evidence." It suggests the suit is little more than a thinly-veiled money grab. From a football perspective, it's a dead issue for T-Rich.
ESPN Cleveland reports the Jets "really wanted" QB Brian Hoyer before he signed with the Browns. It's not surprising. With David Garrard headed to the beach and Mark Sanchez's roster spot up in the air, the Jets have perilously little depth behind second-round pick Geno Smith. Despite a media-inflated reputation, however, Hoyer isn't any more proven than Greg McElroy. He's attempted just 65 more regular-season passes.
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns plan to throw to TE Jordan Cameron "a lot," and targeted him on "plenty of deep balls" in OTAs. It's the Rod Chudzinski recipe at tight end, and reason for legitimate excitement over Cameron's 2013 fantasy prospects. Cameron can seal his status as a high-upside TE1 candidate with a strong camp and preseason. He has the talent to take advantage of his golden opportunity.
ESPN Cleveland expects third-round CB Leon McFadden to be the Browns' Week 1 starter at right cornerback. McFadden was viewed by most teams as a slot corner coming out of San Diego State, but the Browns plan start him opposite Joe Haden. With only Buster Skrine currently ahead of him on the depth chart, McFadden will be forced into significant playing time as a rookie. At 5-foot-9 5/8, 193, McFadden is undersized and will likely struggle in coverage against bigger receivers.
ESPN Cleveland "wouldn't rule out" Brian Hoyer winning the Browns' backup quarterback job. Hoyer's two-year deal contains just $250,000 in guaranteed money, so he still needs to compete for a roster spot. But with the support of GM Mike Lombardi, it's not impossible he could make Jason Campbell expendable if the Browns decide not to carry three quarterbacks. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi believes the Browns will keep both Hoyer and Campbell.
Jordan Cameron and Kellen Davis are running as the first-team tight ends at Browns Organized Team Activities. In Rob Chudzinski's Panthers offense, Ben Hartsock and Greg Olsen were the first-team tight ends. Hartsock was the blocker, a role now to be played by Davis. Olsen (now Cameron) was the pass catcher and finished last season as the No. 6 overall fantasy tight end. Cameron's breakout candidacy remains on schedule.
The Browns have signed Hoyer to a two-year contract, adding more veteran depth to a troublesome position. Hoyer, who starred at a Cleveland area high school, finalized his deal Friday after agreeing to terms with the Browns one day earlier. Hoyer was released earlier this week by Arizona. Hoyer will compete for a backup job with the Browns, who expect Brandon Weeden to beat out Jason Campbell to be the starter. Hoyer was signed by New England as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and spent three seasons backing up Tom Brady.
Browns GM and former NFL Network analyst Mike Lombardi called Brian Hoyer a "starter" in December 2011. The Browns signed Hoyer to a two-year deal on Thursday. "I think he's got all the traits you need, in terms of leadership, toughness, the arm strength, the ability to move the team," Lombardi gushed at his old job. Lombardi made a habit of pumping up Patriots during his time at the league's in-house network, but he's put his money where his mouth is with Hoyer. We still don't think Hoyer - who's been waived three times in nine months - will be more than the No. 3 quarterback in Cleveland.
Josh Gordon is working on his route running. Gordon was one of the NFL's rawest rookies last year, but as the season went on he was arguably the most improved first-year player from beginning to end. CEO Joe Banner called Gordon out in March, saying the 22-year-old still needs to improve and keep working. Gordon appears to be doing that. He has a real chance to be a WR2 this season in coach Rob Chudzinski's vertical attack.
Browns signed QB Brian Hoyer, formerly of the Cardinals, to a two-year contract. The 27-year-old career backup was cut by Arizona after nobody wanted to trade for Hoyer and his $2.023 million salary. Hoyer has one career start, a loss to the 49ers in Week 17 last season. He boasts a 59.4 career completion percentage on 96 attempts and a 2:3 TD-to-INT ratio. The Browns were the most connected team to Hoyer because new GM Mike Lombardi openly gushed about him on NFL Network, but he's not a realistic option to be anything more than the No. 3 quarterback behind Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell.
Browns DC Ray Horton says CB Buster Skrine has been getting some looks at safety. "[Skrine] is one of those hybrid players that is playing corner, nickel, penny, safety," Horton said. "He's a dynamic player that can play more than one position. If you can do that in the Cleveland Browns defense it opens up a versatile attack." The Browns have a gaping hole at free safety, and they're trying anyone and everyone at the position to find the best fit.
The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free agent running back Brandon Jackson on a one-year contract. The Browns had high hopes for the 27-year-old when they signed him in 2011. But he sustained a toe injury in the second preseason game and was placed on injured reserve. The previous season, Jackson set career highs in rushing, touchdowns, receptions and receiving yards for Green Bay. Jackson played in just two games for Cleveland last season. In the finale against Pittsburgh, he rushed for 54 yards on eight carries. Jackson was inactive for 13 games. The 5-10, 216-pound Jackson is not expected to sign his new deal with the Browns until Monday. The team has to make another move to clear a roster spot before his deal can be finalized.
Browns re-signed RB Brandon Jackson to a one-year contract. Jackson, 27, signed a two-year, $4.5 million deal with the Browns prior to 2011, but he only appeared in two games for the team. He battled turf toe in his first season and was a healthy scratch for much of 2012. Jackson will compete with Montario Hardesty, Dion Lewis, and Chris Ogbonnaya for backup duties.
The Browns are giving second-year DB Johnson Bademosi a look at safety. Bademosi made the Browns as an undrafted free agent out of Stanford last season, and he played 24 snaps on defense. Many thought he lacked the cover skills to survive on the outside, and the Browns have a hole at free safety. Bademosi ran a 4.39 forty and posted a 40" vertical at the Cardinal's Pro Day.
Browns LG Jason Pinkston (blood clot in lung) is participating in OTAs. Pinkston was on his way to a breakout season prior to landing on IR in Week 7. He's back as the likely starting left guard for a unit our Evan Silva ranks sixth in the league.
Brandon Weeden opened OTAs as the clear No. 1 quarterback, as expected. The new Browns regime inherited Weeden, but they're still going to give him a shot to run with the job. He has the skill set to succeed in Rob Chudzinski's vertical offense, a scheme that once sent Derek Anderson to the Pro Bowl. For now, Jason Campbell is merely quality competition.
Browns GM Mike Lombardi said Tashaun Gipson remains the starting free safety. The Browns used a sixth-round pick on Jamoris Slaughter, but he's coming off a torn Achilles' and isn't real competition. They've also passed on free agents such as Kerry Rhodes, giving Gipson a vote of confidence. He graded out 42nd among 88 qualifying safeties in Pro Football Focus' rankings last season.
Browns signed P T.J. Conley. The Jets' 2011 punter, Conley joins a competition that currently includes Spencer Lanning and Jake Schum. The only player with NFL experience, Conley is the favorite, but Cleveland could still end up re-signing free agent Reggie Hodges.
ESPN Cleveland believes that if Brandon Weeden leads the Browns to a winning season, he will not be replaced in 2014. That doesn't mean that the Browns won't draft a quarterback, but Weeden will be given a full season to prove himself under the new coaching staff. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi continues to insist that the organization wants Weeden to succeed and that GM Mike Lombardi's influence is "greatly exaggerated." Weeden is in an even competition for the starting job with Jason Campbell, but he remains the heavy favorite to start Week 1.
The Cleveland Browns have signed Butler to a one-year contract. Butler spent the past six seasons with the Houston Texans. He was on injured reserve all of 2012 with a triceps injury, and he played in just two games in 2011 because of an elbow injury. The 6-foot-4, 310-pounder has made 41 career starts in the NFL. In 2010, he played in all 16 games and made four starts at left tackle for the Texans. A four-year letterman at Miami, Butler was drafted in the third round (No. 89 overall) by Carolina in 2006.
Bryant, Cleveland's seventh-round draft pick, has been given a deferred one-year jail sentence after pleading no contest to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Browns drafted Bryant despite his arrest last year on a felony charge of marijuana distribution in a school zone. He also pleaded no contest to that charge.
Browns agreed to terms with OT Rashad Butler, formerly of the Texans. A 2006 third-round pick, Butler has appeared in just two games the past two seasons thanks to two tears of his right triceps. He played 245 snaps as the Texans' swing tackle in 2010. Now on the wrong side of 30, Butler will have to have a strong camp to earn a roster spot as a reserve tackle.
Browns seventh-round pick DE Armonty Bryant has a received a one-year deferred sentence after pleading no contest in his misdemeanor drunk-driving case. He also owes $1,136 in fines. Bryant is expected to report when the Browns begin their rookie minicamp on Thursday. His mistake hasn't cost him his (long) shot at a roster spot.
Despite a report the Browns are putting Jason Campbell on equal footing, ESPN AFC North blogger Jamison Hensley considers Brandon Weeden "likely" to start Week 1. Hensley takes the report -- presumably planted by the Browns -- as an attempt to "increase the heat" on Weeden and remind him "he will be not be handed anything." Hensley believes the only way Weeden would lose the competition were if he struggled in camp and preseason games. If Weeden and Campbell practice and play to a draw, tie goes to the younger player (though not by much).
Coach Rob Chudzinski confirmed that Jordan Cameron "fits" his scheme's needs at the tight end position. The Cameron hype train is barreling downhill and no one can stop it. "This is an offense that has featured tight ends and tight ends have always been a big part of it," Chudzinski said. "He has the skill set that fits." Chud's fingerprints are all over the career years of Kellen Winslow Jr., Antonio Gates and Greg Olsen. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner has guided the likes of Jay Novacek, Vernon Davis and Gates. And tight ends coach Jon Embree worked with Tony Gonzalez, Chris Cooley and Fred Davis. Cameron, the clear-cut No. 1 tight end, has a monster opportunity in front of him.
Browns seventh-round pick Armonty Bryant was arrested Friday for drunken driving in Ada, Oklahoma. Less than a week after being drafted, Bryant -- a defensive lineman -- was pulled over and issued a standard sobriety test. Police "had problems" getting Bryant to comply with blowing into a breathalyzer, attempting "the test at least 10 times." The result eventually was a .098, above Oklahoma's legal limit of 0.08. Bryant also "repeatedly refused" to blow into an Intoxilyzer. Clearly not the brightest tool in the shed, Bryant was suspended three games as a senior after being arrested on two occasions for trying to sell $20 worth of marijuana to undercover officers. An arrest like this could seal Bryant's walking papers in Cleveland.
Cleveland Browns seventh-round draft pick Armonty Bryant was charged Monday with driving under the influence of alcohol after his arrest late last week. Bryant was charged Monday in Pontotoc County District Court and a court appearance was scheduled for Tuesday. According to an arrest affidavit, Bryant was stopped around 3:45 a.m. Friday near the stadium at East Central University, where he was a standout defensive end, and a test showed his blood-alcohol level was 0.098 percent. The legal limit in Oklahoma is 0.08. Bryant pleaded no contest in October to a felony charge of marijuana distribution in a school zone, but coach Rob Chudzinski said the team drafted him believing he was "past his mistakes."
NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah considers Browns TE Jordan Cameron a "perfect fit" for Norv Turner's offense, and a "fantasy sleeper pick" for 2013. The Browns must agree with Jeremiah's assessment, as they didn't draft a single tight end, paving the way for Cameron to start in his third NFL season. Both Turner and head coach Rob Chudzinski have a history of getting the most out of their tight ends, making the 6-foot-5, 254-pound and sure-handed Cameron a legitimate TE1 possibility.
Browns CB Trevin Wade's roster spot is in jeopardy. The Browns drafted Leon McFadden to be their No. 2 cornerback, and Buster Skrine is the favorite to open at nickel back. Wade is a slot corner only and may be waived before final cuts. ESPN Cleveland believes Chris Owens -- yet another slot corner -- would "have to be an absolute bust" to not make the 53.
Citing two league sources, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Jason Campbell will receive a "legitimate shot" to win the Browns' starting quarterback job over Brandon Weeden. The competition pumped up by Browns brass is "more than just lip service," the sources said. Weeden will open offseason activities as the starter, but Campbell will receive first-team reps as well. "This is a long, long process and there's a long time between now and our opener," said coach Rob Chudzinski. "We've got plenty of time and this is just the first step." We anticipate Weeden winning the job, but the Browns will make him earn it.
The Browns are projecting third-round pick Leon McFadden as their Week 1 starter at right cornerback. If McFadden wins the job, he'll cover No. 2 receivers with Joe Haden mirroring No. 1s. Buster Skrine would cover slot receivers. Although McFadden is a solid NFL prospect, he stands under 5-foot-10 and is likely to struggle with taller receivers like A.J. Green in the AFC North. He will be picked on as a rookie.
Browns DE/OLB Jabaal Sheard may be relegated to a "rotational sub off the bench" following the Barkevious Mingo pick. The Browns were expected to shop Sheard during the draft, but either found no takers or simply decided to keep him. Sheard is signed cheaply through 2014, so perhaps Cleveland will trade him next offseason, before his contract expires. Paul Kruger is locked in at strong-side linebacker. Sheard and Mingo will battle to rush off the weak side. Top-six picks don't typically ride the pine.
Coach Rob Chudzinski was not ready to commit to Brandon Weeden as the starting quarterback on Thursday. "I feel good about where we're at right now," Chudzinski said. "He's been working with the first group and we'll just see as we go forward. ... Right now it's too early to say anything one way or another." The Browns brought in Jason Campbell as a free agent, but that's all they've done to bolster the position. "I expect both of these guys to compete," Chud added. "I'm hoping that the best man wins the job and that he gives us a chance to win." It's typical coachspeak. The Browns have been working on Weeden's mechanics and delivery, and he's the overwhelming favorite to open the season as the starter.
Jordan Cameron remains the Browns' No. 1 tight end. The Browns issued Cameron a huge vote of confidence when they opted not to draft a single tight end. It leaves him on top of the depth chart in an offense that features the position. Cameron, a natural pass-catcher at 6'5/254, will be moved all over the formation and is emerging as one of fantasy's premier sleepers for this season. Kellen Winslow, Antonio Gates and Greg Olsen have all had career years under new Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski.
New Browns WR Davone Bess is second in the NFL in third-down receptions over the last five seasons. Bess' 130 third-down catches for the Dolphins since 2008 trails only Roddy White's 146. It's a role he can fill for the Browns as well, who struggled to move the chains with stone-handed Greg Little and deep burner Josh Gordon last season. They ranked 30th in the league in third-down efficiency at just 30.7 percent.
New Browns S Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles) expects to be ready for training camp. Slaughter went down in September. Despite his optimistic outlook, he'll almost certainly begin camp on the active/PUP list, with reserve/PUP a strong possibility to begin the season. If Slaughter contributes in 2013, it will be on special teams.
Browns signed Notre Dame C Braxston Cave. Cave (6-foot-3 1/4, 303) made 35 starts for the Irish, all at center. Squatty and limited athletically, Cave possesses short, 32-inch arms and managed a 5.33 forty time at the Combine with just a 25.5-inch vertical. He'll try to earn the job of Alex Mack's backup in Cleveland.
Browns signed LSU OT Chris Faulk. Faulk (6-foot-5, 331) made just 15 career starts at LSU before a torn right ACL and MCL ended his junior season after one game. He required separate surgeries for each knee ligament, but declared for the draft anyway. A possible late first-rounder before the injuries, Faulk's best NFL position is likely right tackle. When healthy, he flashes an aggressive mean streak in the run game. Faulk will compete for a swing tackle role with the Browns if his knee cooperates.
Browns selected Chadron State T Garrett Gilkey with the No. 227 overall pick. Gilkey (6-foot-5 7/8, 318) was a 34-game starter at Chadron State, primarily playing left tackle. He dabbled in basketball for the D-II school as a sophomore and racked up eight fouls in 16 minutes of play. Gilkey has short arms (32 5/8") but offers developmental athleticism and will probably end up at guard. He's a small school lineman the Browns will hope to groom.
Browns selected Eastern Central (OK) DE Armonty Bryant with the No. 217 overall pick. Originally enrolled at Abilene Christian, Bryant spent one season there and did not play. Bryant transferred to JUCO before ending up at Eastern Central. He only played in eight games as a senior, as he was suspended after being arrested for selling marijuana to an undercover police officer. Bryant still managed 17.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and two blocked kicks. In Cleveland, 6-foot-4, 263-pound Bryant will have to bulk up to play end in Ray Horton's 3-4. He's not being viewed as an outside linebacker.
With the first of two seventh-round picks, the Cleveland Browns selected Bryant from East Central Oklahoma in the NFL draft. The Browns used the 217th overall pick on the 6-foot-3, 263-pound Bryant, who didn't perform the bench press at the scouting combine following right shoulder surgery. Bryant, the Division II school's career leader with 26.5 sacks, was arrested in October on a felony charge of marijuana distribution in a school zone. He said an officer spotted him selling marijuana to a friend in the back lot of the school dorms.
After trading away two earlier picks, the Cleveland Browns selected Slaughter in the sixth round of the NFL draft. The Browns traded their fourth- and fifth-round picks for selections in 2014 before using pick No. 175 on Slaughter, who had his 2012 season cut short after three games because of a left Achilles injury. The 5-foot-11, 195-pounder played outside linebacker before switching to safety with the Fighting Irish.
Cardinals GM Steve Keim hinted that the team is no longer interested in free agent Josh Cribbs. The Cardinals passed on Cribbs last month due to concerns over his knee. Now that they've added a return man in LSU's Tyrann Mathieu, there's not a real role for the ex-Brown. New England was another possible landing spot for Cribbs that dried up when they signed Leon Washington.
Browns selected San Diego State CB Leon McFadden with the No. 68 overall pick. McFadden (5-foot-9 5/8, 193) was a 3 1/2-year starter for the Aztecs at outside corner, logging 13 career tackles for loss and eight interceptions, including two pick-sixes as a senior. Smallish with short arms (32 3/8") and 4.54 speed, McFadden was viewed by most teams as a slot corner during the pre-draft process. He's quick in a short area with high football IQ, and has been called "an absolutely terrific player" by Greg Cosell. McFadden should compete for a starting job in Cleveland opposite Joe Haden.
Browns No. 6 overall pick OLB Barkevious Mingo currently weighs 237 pounds. He's down four pounds from his Combine weigh-in. The Browns envision Mingo as an all-out edge speed rusher, so his weight wouldn't be a major concern unless he dipped into the 220s like Aaron Maybin used to do in Buffalo. Mingo doesn't project as a great rookie run defender, but he'll be a sneaky favorite for 2013 Defensive Rookie of the Year on a highly underrated Cleveland defense.
The Cleveland Browns have selected Mingo with the No. 6 overall pick in their first NFL draft under owner Jimmy Haslam. The 6-foot-4, 241-pound Mingo played defensive end in college, but will likely be used as an outside pass rusher by the Browns, who are switching from a 4-3 to a 3-4 front under new coach Rob Chudzinski and coordinator Ray Horton. Mingo, who didn't start playing football until his junior year in high school, started 10 games last season and finished with 4.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss.
Groves has apologized following his citation on a soliciting charge stemming from what police called a prostitution sting. Groves entered a no contest plea to disorderly conduct in Bedford Municipal Court in suburban Cleveland on Tuesday following his citation by police in neighboring Orange last Wednesday. Groves said in a statement Wednesday that he let a lot of people down, starting with his family, and he told fans, the Browns and the city of Cleveland he was sorry for putting himself in this situation.
Browns OLB Quentin Groves has been arrested for solicitation of a prostitute. Welcome to Cleveland. Groves, who just signed to a two-year, $2.28M deal, was allegedly caught in a sting. According to police, he responded to an advertisement and requested "full service" from an officer posing as a prostitute. They agreed on one hour for $100. Groves' court date is set for May 10.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Browns want Brandon Weeden to take on more of a leadership role. At this point, it would be a major disappointment if Weeden wasn't able to hold off Jason Campbell and the Browns fully expect him to open the season as their Week 1 starter. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi believes the new regime is committed to Weeden and won't draft a quarterback at all this year.
Tashaun Gipson ran as the starting free safety during Browns pre-draft minicamp practices. This is a position to which Cleveland will almost certainly add competition in the draft, but it's worth noting. Pat Shurmur's old coaching staff was high on Gipson's talent, believing he could grow into an eventual starter. Free safety is currently one of the top question marks on an otherwise underrated roster.
Browns TE Jordan Cameron believes he could have a breakout season under new coach Rob Chudzinski. "It's awesome," Cameron said of the Browns' new offense. "Obviously, (Chudzinski) knows the importance of the tight end. ... He knows the little things, the little nuances of the position." Unless the Browns use an early-round pick on a tight end, Cameron will get the first crack at starting duties. The 2011 fourth-rounder has 26 catches in 22 career games.
Browns TE Jordan Cameron said he and the other tight ends on the roster are "lining up everywhere" -- in the slot, on the line, and out wide. We wouldn't expect anything less under tight end aficionados Rob Chudzinski and Norv Turner. Chudzinski did the same with Greg Olsen in Carolina the last two seasons, and Olsen responded by setting career-highs in catches (69) and yards (843) in 2012. Cameron is expected to get in contact with Tony Gonzalez this summer to learn the intricacies of the position.
Browns LB Craig Robertson is "getting the first crack" at the starting inside linebacker job next to D'Qwell Jackson. Jackson is locked in, but second-year LBs Robertson and James-Michael Johnson will compete for the other spot. Robertson appeared in all 16 games as a rookie, recording 93 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions. Johnson started eight games in 2012 before ending the season on injured reserve with a minor knee injury. JMJ is a thumper; Robertson excels in coverage.
Browns DL Ahtyba Rubin has shed weight in anticipation of his new role at DE. A nose tackle throughout his career, Rubin will primarily be used at left defensive end in the Browns' new 3-4 scheme while seeing spot duty behind Phil Taylor at the nose. He's slimmed down to 306 pounds in an effort to improve as a pass-rusher after playing around 320 in 2012. There have been whispers that Rubin may be available for trade due to being a poor fit in the new defense.
Free agent Josh Cribbs (knee) is scheduled to re-take a physical with the Cardinals in a few weeks. Cribbs continues to rehab from surgery to repair his torn meniscus. If the Cardinals are satisfied with the condition of his knee following the impending physical, they're expected to sign him. Cribbs would slide right in as the primary return man.
Browns OC Norv Turner has coached the NFL's leading rusher five times with three different players (Emmitt Smith, Ricky Williams, LaDainian Tomlinson). Turner took a lot of heat for his bungling of Ryan Matthews in San Diego, but that was an exception to the rule. Normally, he loves riding one back and usually devises schemes that lead to success. It's more good news for Trent Richardson, who is fully healthy after nagging injuries played a part in his disappointing 3.55 YPC average last season.
Brandon Weeden acknowledges this season is "probably the biggest time of my entire career." "Going into year two, you've got to show you can play," Weeden said after opening the Browns' offseason program as the starter. "You've got to show you can make adjustments, and grow from year one." The 29-year-old sophomore shouldn't have a terribly difficult time holding off Jason Campbell, but Weeden's Cleveland future will be kaput if the Browns spend their first-round pick on a QB. NFL.com's Albert Breer considers the Browns a "wild card" for West Virginia's Geno Smith.
Trent Richardson (ribs) said he felt "100 percent" at Browns' voluntary workouts Tuesday. Richardson recently hinted that he still wasn't over last year's rib injury, but that's apparently not the case. T-Rich says it's now "way easier to breathe," and that he can "sleep at night." Richardson fractured multiple ribs in Week 6, and played through it for the rest of the season. T-Rich showed great toughness as a rookie, but also picked up multiple minor ailments. Hopefully he'll have better luck in 2013.
Browns WR David Nelson (knee surgery) isn't participating in this week's voluntary workouts. Nelson is still rehabbing his torn ACL, but should be ready for June's mandatory minicamp. At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, Nelson joins Greg Little and Josh Gordon to form one of the biggest receiver trios in the league. With new coach Rob Chudzinski's history of heavily utilizing the tight end, however, it's a poor bet Nelson will approach his 2011 stat line of 61/658/5 as the fourth option in the offense.
Brandon Weeden is atop the depth chart for the start of Browns' offseason workouts. As expected. Veteran Jason Campbell will have an outside shot at unseating Weeden in camp, but for now it's Weeden's job to lose, and by a considerable margin. That will change if the Browns use their first-round pick on a signal caller.
Browns LG Jason Pinkston (blood clot in lung) tweeted on Monday that he has been 100 percent medically cleared. However, Pinkston is not expected to participate in this week's voluntary pre-draft minicamp. Pro Football Focus graded Pinkston as a top-25 guard prior to his Week 7 placement on injured reserve. If he keeps progressing well, the 25-year-old should be ready for OTAs.
Browns signed K Shayne Graham, formerly of the Texans, to a one-year contract. Graham, 35, made 31-of-38 field goals with the Texans in 2012. He was just 4-of-9 from 50-plus yards out, and has never been great from long distance. Graham and Brandon Bogotay are the two kickers under contract in Cleveland. Long-time veteran Phil Dawson moved on to the 49ers as a free agent.
Trent Richardson told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he may "always have to deal with some lingering pain" following last year's rib injury. Richardson anticipates being full strength by camp, but underwent some more physical exams in March and it appears he remains in recovery mode. Richardson broke multiple ribs in Week 6 and played with them still cracked the rest of the way. We still expect the Browns to lean on him as a workhorse back.
According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot, the Browns have "identified" Jordan Cameron as their 2013 starting tight end. It would be a bold endorsement for an inexperienced former basketball player with the draft left to go, but could have major 2013 fantasy implications because of Norv Turner and Rob Chudzinski's documented history of highly productive tight end play. Cabot expects Cameron to take a "big step this year" and "have plenty of production." We really liked what we saw from Cameron last preseason. We're still skeptical he'll be guaranteed the starting job.
The new Browns regime believes second-year WR Travis Benjamin is capable of becoming an "outstanding" punt returner. This probably explains Cleveland's complete unwillingness to try to re-sign Josh Cribbs. Benjamin, the 100th pick in last year's draft, possesses 4.36 wheels and broke off a 93-yard punt return touchdown as a rookie despite seeing only three punt return chances all season. In addition to situational deep threat duties on offense, Benjamin will replace Cribbs as the Browns' return specialist.
ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi believes the Browns will trade one of OLB/DE Jabaal Sheard or DE/DT Ahtyba Rubin. Sheard and Rubin aren't believed to be great fits for the new 3-4 scheme, and both players are young and skilled enough to bring back some value. Sheard, 24 next month, has 15.5 sacks in his two seasons. Rubin, 26, goes 6-foot-2 and 330 pounds, and he is strong versus the run with a bit of pass rush skill. The Browns are without a second-round pick, so that's likely the asking price.
The Browns believe Greg Little can "make an impact" in coach Rob Chudzinski's vertical offense. Little finally showed some improvement last season and is expected to be a "significant part" of the new regime. After struggling with drops in the first half, he topped 40 yards in six of the Browns' final eight games. With Josh Gordon locked-in as Brandon Weeden's top target, Little is likely to retain the No. 2 role. He finished 2012 with 53 receptions, 647 yards, and four touchdowns
Browns third-year TE Jordan Cameron sees a "big opportunity" to showcase his talents this season. "I know it's a big opportunity," he said. "You come into the NFL, and you want to be a starter, you want to push for that job. Right now, I'm doing that." With the departure of Ben Watson, Cameron is penciled in as the Browns' new starting tight end with the draft as his only hurdle. Both new coach Rob Chudzinski and OC Norv Turner have long histories of maximizing tight end production, so Cameron will be a player to monitor this preseason.
The Bengals are "getting close" to signing free agent TE Alex Smith. Smith would be brought in to block on the line of scrimmage, perhaps allowing Jermaine Gresham to flex out more. Smith turns 31 years old next month.
Browns claimed LB Ryan Rau off waivers from the Eagles. Rau, 22, was waived along with three other players by the Eagles on Thursday. He made three tackles in four games last season while working mainly as a special teams player. Rau will compete for a roster spot.
The Browns have acquired Lewis from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade for linebacker Emmanuel Acho. Lewis played 24 games in two seasons with the Eagles, who selected him in the fifth round in 2011. He rushed for 171 yards on 36 carries and scored two touchdowns. The 5-foot-8, 195-pound Lewis also returned kickoffs for Philadelphia as a rookie and will likely be a candidate to take over those duties for Cleveland. Lewis averaged 21.6 yards on 31 kickoff returns in 2011.
Browns acquired RB Dion Lewis from the Eagles in exchange for LB Emmanuel Acho. A fifth-round pick of the Eagles in 2011, Lewis lost backup duties to Bryce Brown during training camp last season. Still, he's just 22 years old and has shown flashes while averaging 4.75 yards per carry on 36 career attempts. Lewis will try to push Montario Hardesty for the change-of-pace role behind workhorse Trent Richardson in Cleveland. Acho, a 2012 sixth-round pick, missed his entire rookie year with a torn meniscus in his knee.
ESPN Cleveland calls QB Thaddeus Lewis the "square peg" with the Browns. Lewis doesn't have the arm strength to run the vertical scheme new coach Rob Chudzinski will implement. If the Browns let him walk, former Browns head coach Pat Shurmur could come calling. Shurmur has landed on his feet as the offensive coordinator for Chip Kelly in Philadelphia.
The Bengals will host TE Alex Smith for a free-agent visit on Wednesday. Smith is a blocking specialist in the old Reggie Kelly mold. The Bengals have used a sixth offensive lineman in that role over the past few seasons.
Browns signed WR David Nelson to a one-year contract. Nelson, 26, tore his right ACL in Week 1 last season after compiling a 61/658/10.8/5 stat line in Buffalo's Pistol Spread in 2011. Essentially a tight end at 6-foot-5, 220, sure-handed Nelson was the Bills' primary slot receiver, although his role in new coach Rob Chudzinski's Cleveland offense may not be determined until training camp. Nelson should be all systems go for offseason workouts. Chudzinski has never made a habit of heavily involving slot receivers in the passing game, so we don't love the Nelson fit from a fantasy perspective.
The Raiders "badly" wanted to re-sign DL Desmond Bryant before he inked a five-year, $34 million deal with the Browns. An on-the-rise defensive lineman who just turned 27, Bryant is the exact kind of player the rebuilding Raiders shouldn't have let get away, but they have just $75 million to spend for 2013 thanks to an incomprehensible $48 million in dead money. Bryant was scooped up on day one of free agency. He also drew interest from the 49ers. Bryant is going to be a difference maker in Cleveland.
Pat Shurmur's old Browns coaching staff believed second-year S Tashaun Gipson could develop into an NFL starter. Regime change obviously leads to differing opinions, but Gipson showed promise in practice as a rookie. The UDFA from Wyoming measured 5-foot-11 3/8, 206 at his 2012 Pro Day and ran a 4.61 forty with a 10-foot-2 broad jump and 35 1/2-inch vertical. The Browns are currently searching for a starting free safety.
ESPN Cleveland believes that the Browns are committed to Brandon Weeden for "at least" this season. The Browns will give Weeden a one-year trial to prove himself under new management, but are prepared to move on after the 2013 season. It would take a major collapse for Weeden to lose his starting job to Jason Campbell, despite the competition the Browns plan to stage in training camp. ESPN's Tony Grossi "wouldn't be surprised" if Cleveland doesn't draft a quarterback at all this year.
The Browns are expected to let S Eric Hagg focus on special teams this season. Hagg opened the 2012 season as Cleveland's starting free safety, but was a healthy scratch by Week 3. He also didn't do much on special teams. The Browns badly need a free safety to play across from SS T.J. Ward. Free agent Kerry Rhodes would make a ton of sense due to his history with new DC Ray Horton.
Free agent Mohamed Massaquoi visited the Texans. The Texans have a glaring need at receiver, but Massaquoi wouldn't be much of an upgrade on recently released Kevin Walter. The former Brown visited the Jaguars on Monday, and has also drawn interest from the Jets.
ESPN Cleveland says Josh Gordon is better than any draft-eligible wideout available this year. There's certainly evidence to support this. Gordon goes 6'4/220, ran a 4.52 forty and posted an impressive 50/805/5 line as a rookie. The wideout prospect with the most upside this year, Tennessee's Cordarrelle Patterson, is a little faster at 6'2/216 but will enter the league even rawer. The Browns did well to use a second-round supplemental pick on Gordon last year.
Browns re-signed exclusive rights free agents WR Josh Cooper and LS Christian Yount. Norwood caught 13 passes in two games last season before a foot injury landed him on injured reserve. He'll compete with Josh Cooper for slot duties. The Browns are hosting free agent David Nelson for a visit on Thursday. Nelson would vault ahead of both Norwood and Cooper if signed. Regardless of whether Nelson is brought aboard, Norwood won't be guaranteed a roster spot in camp.
Browns signed K Brandon Bogotay. A 2011 undrafted free agent out of Georgia, Bogotay spent the majority of his collegiate career blocked by Blair Walsh. He'll be part of a competition to replace Phil Dawson.
The Cleveland Browns have released Young. Young was signed as a free agent in 2011. In two seasons with the team he had 19 starts, 118 tackles and four interceptions.
The Cleveland Browns have released Gocong. Gocong was expected to bolster the linebacking corps when he was acquired in 2010 from Philadelphia, and he did start 32 games. But he missed last season with a torn right Achilles tendon, and with a new defensive alignment under coach Rob Chudzinski and coordinator Ray Horton, Gocong was considered expendable.
The Jaguars offered free agent WR Mohamed Massaquoi a contract during his Monday visit. Since it was Massaquoi's first visit, it was also likely his first offer. Massaquoi would play for near the league minimum as he competes for the No. 3 or 4 receiver spot in Jacksonville.
Browns sign RB Jackson, rookie S Slaughter
May 21, 6:11PM
Browns agree to terms with QB Hoyer
May 16, 9:20PM
Browns QB Weeden: "I want to be the guy"
May 16, 7:51PM
Browns, RB Jackson agree to 1-year deal
May 16, 6:35PM
Haslam says he didn't know about rebate issues
May 16, 1:11PM
Browns sign RB Robbie Rouse
May 11, 6:50PM
Troubled Bryant getting second chance with Browns
May 10, 7:05PM
Browns sign OL Rashad Butler
May 8, 8:39PM
Browns draft pick Bryant gets deferred sentence
May 8, 5:32PM
Browns owner Haslam apologizes to fans
May 7, 10:50PM
Former Browns GM Heckert joins Broncos
May 7, 3:52PM
Browns draft pick Bryant arrested in Oklahoma
May 6, 5:42PM
Jets draft QB Geno Smith in 2nd round
Apr 26, 11:42PM
Bills draft 2 WRs as new-look offense takes shape
Apr 26, 11:17PM
Te'o time in San Diego; Geno Smith goes to Jets
Apr 26, 10:43PM
Browns get WR Bess from Dolphins
Apr 26, 10:12PM
Browns player apologizes for arrest
Apr 24, 7:22PM
Scott Fujita retires as Saint while in Peru
Apr 22, 4:03PM
Haslam has no plans to step away from Browns
Apr 19, 8:14PM
Informant: Haslam set aggressive Pilot sales tone
Apr 19, 7:54PM
FBI: Pilot worker says Haslam knew of rebate fraud
Apr 18, 9:31PM
Haslam returns to Browns facility amid fraud probe
Apr 18, 8:38PM
Bills WR Johnson upbeat by Marrone's uptempo style
Apr 18, 5:43PM
Browns owner arrives at headquarters
Apr 18, 2:44PM
Weeden, Campbell get started for Browns
Apr 16, 7:59PM
Browns owner: Family company under criminal probe
Apr 16, 5:40PM
Bengals sign TE Alex Smith from Browns
Apr 16, 3:58PM
Browns owner: Family company under criminal probe
Apr 16, 3:33PM
Browns sign kicker Shayne Graham
Apr 15, 8:54PM
FBI agents at HQ of Browns owner's family business
Apr 15, 7:28PM
New Browns owner Haslam gives up stake in Steelers
Apr 11, 4:09PM
Browns acquire RB Dion Lewis from Eagles
Apr 11, 12:17PM
Seattle reaches deal with Brady Quinn as backup QB
Apr 9, 9:06PM
Raiders sign 4 defenders in free agency
Apr 9, 7:05PM
Browns sign WR Nelson to 1-year contract
Apr 8, 9:29PM
Massaquoi agrees to 2-year deal with Jaguars
Apr 5, 5:04PM
Colt McCoy eager to get started with San Francisco
Apr 2, 8:28PM
Browns release LB Gocong, safety Young
Apr 2, 7:50PM
Raiders acquire QB Matt Flynn from Seahawks
Apr 1, 7:20PM
Browns trade QB Colt McCoy to Niners for 2 picks
Apr 1, 7:04PM
Raiders release DT Tommy Kelly
Mar 27, 5:19PM
Browns sign QB Jason Campbell to 2-year deal
Mar 26, 10:26PM
Broncos lose out to Ravens on Dumervil
Mar 24, 6:41PM
S Ed Reed signs with Texans
Mar 22, 12:41PM
S Ed Reed signs with Texans
Mar 22, 11:20AM
AP source: Titans agree to deal with Fitzpatrick
Mar 18, 11:14PM
Eagles get their man; Kelly lands in Philadelphia
Jan 17, 6:40AM
Browns hire Rob Chudzinski as new coach
Jan 10, 11:48PM
Browns, Eagles vying for Oregon's Kelly
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| Date | Player | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2013 | Gurley, Tori, WR | signed |
| May 23, 2013 | Lewis, Thaddeus, QB | cut |
| May 21, 2013 | Cook, Jamaine, RB | cut |
| May 21, 2013 | Edwards, Michael, WR | signed |
| May 21, 2013 | Hagg, Eric, S | cut |
| May 21, 2013 | Maysonet, Miguel, RB | acquired from waivers |
| May 21, 2013 | Rau, Ryan, LB | cut |
| May 21, 2013 | Rouse, Robbie, RB | cut |
| May 21, 2013 | Slaughter, Jamoris, S | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (through 2016) |
| May 21, 2013 | Walker, Kenronte, S | signed |
| May 17, 2013 | Hoskins, Garrett, TE | cut |
| May 16, 2013 | Hoyer, Brian, QB | signed Two-year contract (through 2014) |
| May 16, 2013 | Jackson, Brandon, RB | re-signed/unrestricted free agent One-year contract (through 2013) |
| May 13, 2013 | Auguste, Akeem, CB | signed |
| May 13, 2013 | Barnes, Kevin, CB | cut |
| May 13, 2013 | Conley, T.J., P | signed |
| May 13, 2013 | Edwards, Michael, WR | cut |
| May 13, 2013 | Falemalu, Paipai, LB | cut |
| May 13, 2013 | Jean-Baptiste, Nicolas, DT | signed |
| May 13, 2013 | Kanneh, Abdul, CB | signed |
| May 13, 2013 | Schum, Jake, P | cut |
| May 13, 2013 | Tunstall, Ricky, S | cut |
| May 13, 2013 | Walcott, Ausar, LB | signed |
| May 11, 2013 | Rouse, Robbie, RB | signed |
| May 8, 2013 | Butler, Rashad, OT | signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Adams, Aaron, OT | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Ashford, Perez, WR | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Aubrey, Josh, CB | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Cave, Braxston, C | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Cook, Jamaine, RB | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Croom, Dominique, WR | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Davis, Keenan, WR | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Edwards, Michael, WR | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Falemalu, Paipai, LB | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Faulk, Chris, OT | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Hauptmann, Caylin, OT | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Hoskins, Garrett, TE | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Kruger, Dave, DT | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Roberson, Cordell, WR | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Staples, Justin, LB | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Tannahill, Travis, TE | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Tunstall, Ricky, S | signed |
| Apr 30, 2013 | Wallace, Martin, OT | signed |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Bess, Davone, WR | re-signed Three-year extension (through 2015) |
| Apr 26, 2013 | Bess, Davone, WR | traded with picks for 2013 4th, 7th round picks |
| Apr 15, 2013 | Graham, Shayne, K | signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Apr 12, 2013 | Rau, Ryan, LB | acquired from waivers |
| Apr 11, 2013 | Lewis, Dion, RB | traded for LB Emmanuel Acho |
| Apr 8, 2013 | Nelson, David, WR | signed/unrestricted free agent One-year contract (through 2013) |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Bogotay, Brandon, K | signed |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Gocong, Chris, LB | cut |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Norwood, Jordan, WR | re-signed/exclusive rights free agent |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Young, Usama, S | cut |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Yount, Christian, LB | re-signed/exclusive rights free agent |
| Mar 26, 2013 | Campbell, Jason, QB | signed/unrestricted free agent Two-year contract-2013-2014 |
| Mar 25, 2013 | Barnes, Kevin, CB | signed One-year contract (through 2013) |
| Mar 22, 2013 | Davis, Kellen, TE | signed One-year contract (through 2013) |
| Mar 22, 2013 | Owens, Chris, CB | signed/unrestricted free agent One-year contract (through 2013) |
| Mar 14, 2013 | Ogbonnaya, Chris, RB | re-signed/unrestricted free agent Two-year contract (through 2014) |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Bryant, Desmond, DT | signed/unrestricted free agent Five-year contract (through 2017) |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Brown, Sheldon, CB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Cribbs, Joshua, WR | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Dawson, Phil, K | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | English, Auston, DE | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Fujita, Scott, LB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Groves, Quentin, LB | signed/unrestricted free agent Two-year contract (through 2014 |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Hodges, Reggie, P | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Jackson, Brandon, RB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Johnson, Josh, QB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Kruger, Paul, LB | signed/unrestricted free agent Five-year contract (through 2017) |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Maiava, Kaluka, LB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Massaquoi, Mohamed, WR | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Ogbonnaya, Chris, RB | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Parker, Juqua, DE | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Smith, Alex, TE | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Stephens, Emmanuel, DE | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Ventrone, Ray, S | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Watson, Benjamin, TE | declared free agent |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Williams, Eddie, RB | declared free agent |
| Feb 13, 2013 | Lanning, Spencer, P | signed |
| Feb 5, 2013 | Rucker, Frostee, DE | cut |
| Jan 31, 2013 | Alford, Dominic, G | signed |
| Jan 4, 2013 | Benard, Marcus, DE | signed |
| Jan 4, 2013 | Elmore, Ricky, LB | signed |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Adams, Kendrick, LB | signed |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Gronkowski, Dan, TE | signed |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Richardson, Kent, CB | signed |
| Dec 26, 2012 | Johnson, Josh, QB | signed |
| Dec 26, 2012 | Mabin, Jordan, CB | practice squad addition |
| Dec 26, 2012 | Young, Usama, S | Placed on IR thumb |
| Dec 24, 2012 | Lewis, Thaddeus, QB | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Dec 24, 2012 | Massaquoi, Mohamed, WR | Placed on IR knee |
| Dec 19, 2012 | Bryan, George, TE | practice squad addition |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Davis, Hall, DE | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Johnson, James-Michael, LB | Placed on IR knee |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Miller, Prince, CB | signed |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Moten, Adrian, LB | practice squad addition |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Ward, T.J., S | Placed on IR knee |
| Dec 17, 2012 | Patterson, Dimitri, CB | cut |
| Dec 13, 2012 | Adams, Kendrick, LB | practice squad addition |
| Dec 10, 2012 | Cameron, Ronnie, DT | cut |
| Dec 10, 2012 | Smelley, Brad, TE | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Nov 13, 2012 | Elmore, Ricky, LB | practice squad addition |
| Nov 2, 2012 | Cameron, Ronnie, DT | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Nov 2, 2012 | Sanford, Brian, DE | Placed on IR knee |
| Nov 2, 2012 | Taylor, Phil, DT | Activated from the physically unable to perform list |
| Oct 31, 2012 | Davis, Hall, DE | practice squad addition |
| Oct 30, 2012 | Stephens, Emmanuel, DE | Placed on IR neck |
| Oct 27, 2012 | Fujita, Scott, LB | Placed on IR shoulder, neck |
| Oct 27, 2012 | Sanford, Brian, DE | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Fujita, Scott, LB | Placed on IR neck |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Browning, Bryant, G | practice squad addition |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Pinkston, Jason, G | Placed on IR blood clot in lung |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Shaw, Jarrod, G | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Oct 13, 2012 | Lewis, Thaddeus, QB | practice squad addition |
| Oct 12, 2012 | Cooper, Josh, WR | Activated from the Practice Squad |
| Oct 11, 2012 | Lewis, Thaddeus, QB | cut |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Benard, Marcus, DE | cut |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Jacobs, Ben, LB | practice squad deletion |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Windsor, Rod, WR | practice squad addition |
| Oct 9, 2012 | Fujita, Scott, LB | suspended 1 game (Conduct Detrimental to NFL) |
| Oct 8, 2012 | Haden, Joe, CB | suspension lifted |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Shugarts, J.B., OT | practice squad deletion |
| Sep 11, 2012 | Young, D.J., OT | practice squad addition |
| Sep 10, 2012 | Haden, Joe, CB | suspended 4 games (NFL Policy on PEDs) |
| Sep 7, 2012 | Reed, Antwuan, CB | cut |
| Sep 3, 2012 | Elimimian, Solomon, LB | practice squad deletion |
| Sep 3, 2012 | Sanford, Brian, DE | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Cameron, Ronnie, DT | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Carder, Tank, LB | acquired from waivers |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Cooper, Josh, WR | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Elimimian, Solomon, LB | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Gerhart, Garth, C | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Jacobs, Ben, LB | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Kitchen, Ishmaa'ily, DT | acquired from waivers |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Paxson, Scott, DT | cut |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Sanford, Brian, DE | cut |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Shaw, Jarrod, G | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Shugarts, J.B., OT | practice squad addition |
| Sep 1, 2012 | Smelley, Brad, TE | practice squad addition |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Alford, Dominic, G | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Cameron, Ronnie, DT | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Cooper, Josh, WR | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Daniels, Stanley, G | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Dockery, James, CB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Gerhart, Garth, C | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Green, William, DE | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Gronkowski, Dan, TE | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Jacobs, Ben, LB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Moore, Evan, TE | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Owusu, Ernest, DE | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Schaefering, Brian, DT | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Shaw, Jarrod, G | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Shugarts, J.B., OT | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Smelley, Brad, TE | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Spears, Quinton, LB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Thomas, Adonis, RB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Tripp, Kiante, DE | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Wallace, Seneca, QB | cut |
| Aug 31, 2012 | Windsor, Rod, WR | cut |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Benard, Marcus, DE | Placed on IR dislocated elbow |
| Aug 28, 2012 | English, Auston, DE | Placed on IR undisclosed |
| Aug 28, 2012 | Reed, Antwuan, CB | Placed on IR undisclosed |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Acho, Emmanuel, LB | Placed on IR undisclosed |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Benard, Marcus, DE | cut |
| Aug 27, 2012 | English, Auston, DE | cut |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Gocong, Chris, LB | Placed on IR torn right Achilles |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Owusu, Ernest, DE | acquired from waivers |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Reed, Antwuan, CB | cut |
| Aug 27, 2012 | Taylor, Phil, DT | Placed on the physically unable to perform list chest |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Anderson, Jake, OT | cut |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Cleveland, Matt, OT | cut |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Davis, Emanuel, CB | cut |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Dickson, JoJo, LB | cut |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Lanning, Spencer, P | cut |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Mitchell, Carlton, WR | cut |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Reed, Bert, WR | cut |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Saffold, Jermaine, WR | cut |
| Aug 26, 2012 | Spencer, Owen, WR | cut |
| Aug 18, 2012 | Wolfert, Jeff, K | cut |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Williams, Eddie, RB | Placed on IR undisclosed |
| Aug 14, 2012 | Williams, Eddie, RB | cut |
| Aug 13, 2012 | Cameron, Ronnie, DT | acquired from waivers |
| Jul 24, 2012 | Richardson, Trent, RB | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (fifth-year option) |
| Jul 24, 2012 | Weeden, Brandon, QB | signed/draft choice Four-year contract (fifth-year option) |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Gordon, Josh, WR | signed/draft choice |
| May 30, 2012 | Allen, Mike, CB | cut |
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