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Browns QB Weeden has a cannon of an arm

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Clay pigeons became clay particles. In the blink of an eye, Browns rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden’s powerful right arm turned the tiny targets into dust. As he prepared for the NFL draft, Weeden recently took part ... Full story

Shurmur: 'We don’t hand anybody anything’

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden is being handed a new playbook, helmet and uniform this weekend. The Cleveland Browns don’t intend to give him the starting job. At least not yet. Coach Pat Shurmur made it clear again... Full story

Bounty suspensions affect Browns, Packers, too

CLEVELAND (AP) — Scott Fujita’s first two seasons in Cleveland ended early with injuries. His third may start late, and not because of anything he did with the Browns. The outspoken linebacker was suspended three games without pay by th... Full story

Weeden believes age will help transition to NFL

By Nate Ulrich The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio (MCT) May 01--Brandon Weeden heard all the wisecracks about his age while he played quarterback for Oklahoma State, and he realizes he’ll continue to encounter them now that he is with the Browns.... Full story

Browns expect 'big jump' after draft

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — From the outset, the Cleveland Browns were decisive and daring in this year’s NFL draft. They had to get this one right — a must-win. Convinced they couldn’t risk waiting for the players they wanted, the B... Full story

Browns makeover backfield in NFL draft

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Fixing the running game wasn’t enough for the Cleveland Browns. They decided to remodel their entire backfield. Desperate for playmakers to ignite one of the NFL’s worst offenses, the Browns traded three late pi... Full story

NFL teams fear picking 'busts' in draft

CLEVELAND — The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton is filled with the busts of the game’s greatest players, their images preserved in bronze. Up the road in Cleveland, there are other busts. Cincinnati’s had a few of the latter k... Full story

Richardson wows Browns at Alabama pro day

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Trent Richardson swept the Cleveland Browns off their feet — or at least one notable member of the franchise. The former Crimson Tide tailback probably left a lasting impression on Browns running backs coach Gary ... Full story

Browns release Steinbach, lose Hillis

CLEVELAND (AP) — On the second day of free agency, the Cleveland Browns cut loose a reliable player and parted ways with a problematic one. The team released veteran offensive guard Eric Steinbach, once a major acquisition who missed last seas... Full story

Browns president sees hope after tough season

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — After more than hour of tackling the Browns’ miserable season and stating he’ll stay with a plan to fix a franchise stuck in a perpetual losing pattern, team president Mike Holmgren delivered a message to Clevelan... Full story

No quick fix for Browns after 4-12 season

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The growing pains were agonizing, the mistakes numerous, the progress difficult to spot. The Cleveland Browns had another one of those seasons. Losing, though, has its rewards in the NFL, which compensates its worst teams w... Full story

Lots at stake as Steelers visit Browns

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger has played on one leg before and he’s willing to do it again. Roethlisberger has never let pain stop him, and Pittsburgh’s tough-as-the-steel city-he-plays-in quarterback certainly won’t le... Full story

Ohioan offers free cars if Browns blank Steelers

CLEVELAND (AP) — Some car-buyers at a northeast Ohio car dealership will get their vehicles free, except for taxes, if the Cleveland Browns keep the rival Pittsburgh Steelers scoreless in Sunday’s game at Cleveland. Customers who bought ... Full story

Strange season has Hillis believing in curses

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — For the longest time, Peyton Hillis refused to consider he might have been cursed by a video game. Not possible, he insisted. Well, Hillis’ strange season seems to have changed his mind. After all the drama triggered ... Full story

Browns’ McCoy improving from concussion

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Colt McCoy didn’t want to relive any of what happened to him three weeks ago. It’s not clear if he remembers that night in Pittsburgh. The Browns’ young quarterback wants to move on from a concussion that ... Full story

Browns’ Joe Thomas selected to fifth Pro Bowl

CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas has been selected to the Pro Bowl for the fifth straight season. Thomas, who has not missed an offensive snap since he was drafted in 2007, joins Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown as the on... Full story

Ravens have plenty of incentive to beat the Browns

BALTIMORE (AP) — Given a second chance to earn a home playoff game, the Baltimore Ravens hope to put a rousing finish on a topsy-turvy week by defeating the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Baltimore clinched a playoff berth last Sunday afternoon... Full story

Browns waive WR Robiskie to make room for RB Clayton

Nate Ulrich

The fate of wide receiver Brian Robiskie was foreshadowed in the past week when he practiced as a member of the scout team and did not play against the San Francisco 49ers. The Browns waived Robiskie on Tuesday to make room on their roster for run... Full story

Bye week gives Browns time to overcome injuries

Jeff Schudel

BEREA — No matter what Pat Shurmur says to the contrary, the lockout affected the Browns more than most teams in the NFL, which is just one reason why the bye came at a perfect time. A more practical reason is the bye gave key injured player... Full story

Cribbs named AFC's best special teamer

TOM WITHERS

BEREA - Browns return specialist Josh Cribbs has been selected as the AFC's special teams player of the week for his performance in a win at Indianapolis. Cribbs sparked Cleveland on Sunday with a 52-yard kickoff return. He also returned a punt 43 y... Full story

Colts ready to end talk, rebound against Browns

Michael Marot

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The usually quiet Indianapolis Colts are becoming a surly bunch. Last week, they bristled at the suggestion they'd falter without Peyton Manning. Now, after a dismal season-opener, they're downright ornery. Players and coa... Full story

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