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8Mar

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Browns tender receiver Rashard Higgins

The Cleveland Browns have placed an origninal round tender (fifth round) on restricted free agent wide receiver Rashard Higgins. In a not so surprising move the Cleveland Browns have tendered wide receiver Rashard Higgins. An original round tender has been placed on the restricted free agent. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1104122114544726016 The important thing to remember is that Higgins is a restricted free agent, which means the Browns can match any offer sheet that is signed. That is key in this situation considering that Cleveland should want to ensure Baker Mayfield has enough weapons. While other teams may be interested in Higgins, they may be scared off a bit. Higgins struggled until this season and some thought he could be disposable before his breakout c...

Browns acquire Olivier Vernon for Kevin Zeitler

8Mar

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Browns acquire Olivier Vernon for Kevin Zeitler

The Cleveland Browns and New York Giants agreed to a deal which sends Olivier Vernon to Cleveland and Kevin Zeitler to New York. Cleveland and New York agreed to deal. No, not that one. A deal that sends guard Kevin Zeitler to the Giants and pass rusher Olivier Vernon to the Browns. Ian Rapoport reported the deal Friday morning. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1104056763882618880 Additionally there was a swap of draft picks between the two clubs. https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1104057895044435968 This trade signals a few things. First off that the free agent market is not a good source of pass rushers and that the Browns believe in Austin Corbett. Secondly Corbett will now take over for Zeitler at the right guard position on the Browns offensive line. Addi...

7Mar

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Browns interested in Tyrell Williams

The Cleveland Browns have expressed interest in free agent wide receiver Tyrell Williams, formerly of the Los Angeles Chargers. The Cleveland Browns being interested in Tyrell Williams is not entirely surprising. Williams has made some highlight-worthy plays during his four years with the Chargers. Williams caught 41 passes for 653 yards and five touchdowns last season. While these numbers do not jump off the page Williams could be a complimentary receiver in the right situation. Apparently the Browns believe they are that situation. The reality is that this a reactionary move due to the contract the Breshad Perriman is reportedly seeking. A contract that some have described as expensive. Considering where Perriman was before Cleveland signed him midseason, this is a bit of tough se...

6Mar

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Browns part ways with Jamie Collins

The Cleveland Browns are parting ways with linebacker Jamie Collins. In a not so surprising move the Cleveland Browns are moving on from Jamie Collins. Collins tweeted his goodbyes to Cleveland Wednesday afternoon. https://twitter.com/j_collins91/status/1103371138225373186 Apparently the Browns were attempting to trade the veteran linebacker for some time, but were unable to facilitate a trade. Collins was acquired from New England for third round pick in 2016. After his half season in Cleveland, Collins signed a four-year $50 million contract. This contract had an out after 2018 and Cleveland chose to exercise that option. Collins was due to make $10 million in 2019 and $12 million in 2020. This move is not purely based on money. While Jamie Collins was due make a lot ...

5Mar

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Duke Johnson is drawing trade interest

Cleveland's Duke Johnson is drawing trade interest from multiple teams, but the Browns should keep the versatile running back. It is being reported that the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are interested in Duke Johnson. Interest in Johnson is understandable. Johnson has shown that he can be an electric playmaker in the NFL. The only issue with Johnson has been his injury history. While he has not missed games in his career, Johnson frequently exits games early with an injury of some sort. Even with all of this the Browns should keep Duke Johnson in Cleveland. There have been times where Duke Johnson has left some to be desired when on the field. Either due to injuries or the coaching staff not using him properly. Although there are those moments when Johnson makes a dynamic ...

5Mar

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Justin Houston to the Browns?

The Kansas City Chiefs have been quite clear in their intentions to part ways with Justin Houston. Will Houston end up with the Cleveland Browns? It was initially reported that the Kansas City Chiefs were going to release linebacker Justin Houston. Shortly after that it was retracted, in a way. Kansas City intends on attempting to trade Houston rather than release him. While the Chiefs have now basically lost all leverage, will the Cleveland Browns make a move to acquire the former All-Pro? Traditionally when a coach or front office executive comes from one team to another a lot of former players come with them. That has not happened quite yet. While the wave of former Kansas City Chiefs players has not yet arrived in Cleveland, things appear to be trending in that direction. Jo...

26Feb

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Browns re-sign Greg Robinson

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with veteran left tackle Greg Robinson on a one-year deal. The Cleveland Browns are no longer in the market for a left tackle. Cleveland has agreed to terms with Greg Robinson on a one-year deal. Ian Rapoport had the report Monday afternoon. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1100125127617011713 This deal will keep Robinson in the city where he seemingly turned his career around. Until this season his career has been considered fairly underwhelming as he went from city to city attempting to prove he belongs in the NFL. Greg Robinson came in to replace a struggling Desmond Harrison. Harrison played in the first eight games as a rookie and did not perform at an acceptable level. Harrison possesses the physical tools, but his execution...

25Feb

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Browns win NFL Moment of the Year

Fox Sports ran a poll and the Cleveland Browns victory over the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football won NFL Moment of the Year. That's right. The Cleveland Browns won NFL Moment of the Year in a poll ran by Fox Sports. Fans voted in their poll and determined that the Browns first win since 2016 was the best moment of last season. The picture of Baker Mayfield catching a two-point conversion on a version of the "Philly Special" is now an iconic moment. https://twitter.com/NFLonFOX/status/1099741751487746049 Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates his two-point conversion reception Baker Mayfield came in for an injured Tyrod Taylor and led Cleveland to victory. This was the Browns first victory since the 2016 season when Cleveland went 1-15. The followin...

24Feb

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Browns line excels at pass blocking

Cleveland Browns lineman JC Tretter, Kevin Zeitler and Joel Bitonio are among the best lineman when it comes to pass blocking. Pro Football Focus has already praised the offensive line of the Cleveland Browns. JC Tretter, Kevin Zeitler and Joel Bitonio were among the best lineman in the division overall. Now looking at just their pass blocking they are among the best in the league. https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1099417620795871234 The fact that the Browns have the top two guards at pass blocking is quiet impressive. Kevin Zeitler taking the top honor while Joel Bitonio is a close second. The guard position is not the only spot where Cleveland lineman excelled last season. JC Tretter checks in as the third-best center in the NFL in regards to pass blocking. Add in the fact ...

Jarvis Landry Top 5 receiver in AFC North

22Feb

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Jarvis Landry Top 5 receiver in AFC North

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry has graded out as a Top 5 player in the divsion according to Pro Football Focus. Opinions on Jarvis Landry vary drastically from person to person. The Cleveland Browns receiver is viewed either as a valuable asset or a replaceable player by some. Even though Landry did not put up the numbers some expected in 2018, he was still a productive player for the Browns. Jarvis Landry finished 2018 with 81 receptions for 976 yards and four touchdowns. Landry also added 60 yards on the ground and one rushing touchdown. Of course 51 of those yards came on one carry. While Landry had a career-low in the receptions department, his yards per catch were the second-highest of his career. An often used criticism of Landry is that his yards per catch are l...

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