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Cleveland Browns

-- Joe Flacco Will Start This Week --
Fri Dec 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns QB Joe Flacco will get the start this week against the Rams.

-- Browns IR Rodney McLeod --
Tue Nov 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have placed S Rodney McLeod (biceps) on injured reserve.

-- DTR Will Start This Week --
Mon Nov 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start this week against the Broncos.

-- Browns Sign Joe Flacco to Practice Squad --
Sun Nov 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed veteran free-agent QB Joe Flacco to their practice squad.

-- Browns to Workout Joe Flacco & Other QBs --
Fri Nov 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns are hosting a quarterback workout this morning, and sources say former Super Bowl MVP and Ravens QB Joe Flacco is among them. Flacco last played for the Jets and has kept his mind open about a return.

-- Deshaun Watson Lost for the Season; DTR Will Start --
Wed Nov 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the first quarter against the Ravens and is heading to Injured Reserve. It’s a displaced fracture in his right glenoid in his shoulder, and he’ll have surgery to repair it. Full recovery is expected. Watson not only played through an ankle injury in the first half, but also a broken shoulder. Now, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start this week.

-- Browns IR Jedrick Wills --
Tue Nov 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have placed OT Jedrick Wills (knee) on injured reserve, after he injured his knee Sunday.

-- Browns Trade DPJ --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have acquired WR Donovan Peoples-Jones from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 6th-round draft pick.

-- Browns Sign Kenyan Drake to Practice Squad --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed RB Kenyan Drake to their practice squad.

-- Browns Elevate Two --
Sat Oct 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have elevated RB Jordan Wilkins and OT Ty Nsekhe.

-- P.J. Walker Will Start This Week --
Wed Oct 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says QB P.J. Walker will start this week against the Seahawks.

-- Browns Sign P.J. Walker --
Wed Oct 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed QB P.J. Walker to their active roster.

-- Browns Sign Deon Jackson --
Sat Oct 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed RB Deon Jackson to the active roster.

-- Browns IR Michael Dunn --
Tue Oct 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Cleveland Browns have placed OL Michael Dunn (calf) on injured reserve.

-- Browns Elevate Two --
Sat Oct 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have elevated WR Jaelon Darden and starting QB P.J. Walker to the active roster.

-- P.J. Walker Will Start --
Fri Oct 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns QB P.J. Walker will start Sunday's game against the 49ers.

-- Nick Chubb Undergoes Surgery --
Sat Sep 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports when doctors operated Friday on Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb's (knee - IR) knee, they repaired his MCL and discovered that they still need to fix his ACL with an additional surgery, per the team. The estimated recovery time would allow Chubb to return during the 2024 season.

-- Browns Sign Two to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed RB Deon Jackson and TE Devin Asiasi to the practice squad.

-- Browns Considered Cam Akers & Bam Knight, But... --
Sun Sep 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports after losing RB Nick Chubb (knee - IR), Cleveland discussed trading for RB Cam Akers, considered signing RB Zonovan Knight off the Lions practice squad, but ultimately decided that the best fit was free-agent RB Kareem Hunt, who lived 10 minutes from the team’s facility and signed a one-year deal worth up to $4 million.

-- Kareem Hunt Will Play This Week --
Fri Sep 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says RB Kareem Hunt will play this week against the Titans.

-- Stefanski: Jerome Ford is the Lead Back --
Wed Sep 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski reiterated on Wednesday that RB Jerome Ford is "the lead back.”

-- Browns IR Nick Chubb - Lost for the Season --
Wed Sep 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have placed RB Nick Chubb (knee) on injured reserve. He is lost for the season.

-- Browns Sign Kareem Hunt --
Wed Sep 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns and veteran free-agent RB Kareem Hunt have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $4 million, per source.

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-- Browns Close to Re-Signing Kareem Hunt --
Wed Sep 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Browns are close to re-signing free-agent RB Kareem Hunt to help replace injured RB Nick Chubb (knee), a source said. The deal should be done by today.

-- Browns Hosting Kareem Hunt --
Tue Sep 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent RB Kareem Hunt is visiting the Cleveland Browns today, per source.

-- Browns Will Feature Jerome Ford --
Tue Sep 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns HC Kevin Stefanski has confirmed RB Jerome Ford will be the feature back moving forward. Stefanski was clear to mention that this would be the case even if the Browns brought in another running back, but he dodged questions about whether they would entertain bringing free-agent RB Kareem Hunt back.

-- No Suspension for Deshaun Watson, But... --
Tue Sep 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Washington Post reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson won’t be suspended for making contact with a referee in Monday night's game against the Steelers. Watson could face a fine from the NFL for his two face mask penalties and for bumping into the ref after getting into a heated exchange with the Steelers sideline late in the game.

-- Nick Chubb Lost for the Season --
Tue Sep 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says RB Nick Chubb (knee) is lost for the season.

-- Nick Chubb Suffers Serious Knee Injury --
Mon Sep 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Dr. David J. Chao, the Pro Football Doc reports Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) suffered a left knee multi-ligament dislocation type of injury tonight against the Steelers. He had to be carted into the locker room off the field.

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-- Browns Working Out Erik Harris --
Fri Sep 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran S Erik Harris is working out for the Cleveland Browns today.

-- Browns Sign Ty Nsekhe --
Tue Sep 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent OT Ty Nsekhe.

-- Jack Conklin Lost for the Season --
Mon Sep 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns OT Jack Conklin suffered a torn ACL and MCL on Sunday against the Bengals and is lost for the season.

-- Browns Move Quickly to Fill DC Position --
Mon Sep 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports one note on the Cleveland Browns dominating defensive performance against the Bengals Sunday. Cleveland had a defensive coordinator opening and moved very quickly. They made the first hire of the cycle in DC Jim Schwartz, a decisive move that should pay off this season.

-- Marquise Goodwin Hopes to Play in Week #1 --
Sun Sep 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Cleveland Browns official website reports Browns WR Marquise Goodwin (illness) practiced for the first time since training began on Tuesday. He said he hopes to be ready to play in the season opener.

-- Jerome Ford Practices Thursday --
Thu Aug 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford (hamstring) practiced on Thursday.

-- Kareem Hunt Waiting for Right Offer --
Wed Aug 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent RB Kareem Hunt has had offers from four teams in recent weeks, per source. He continues to wait for the right offer.

-- Two Browns Return to Practice --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns RB Jerome Ford (hamstring) and TE Harrison Bryant (undisclosed medical condition) returned to practice on Tuesday. Ford suffered the hamstring injury on Aug. 7th and Bryant has been sidelined since Aug. 1st.

-- Browns Release Demetric Felton --
Tue Aug 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have waived RB Demetric Felton.

-- Dustin Hopkins Traded to Browns; Cade York Released --
Mon Aug 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns traded a 2025 7th-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Chargers for PK Dustin Hopkins, per sources. PK Cade York has been waived.

-- Browns Release Anthony Schwartz --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Browns have waived WR Anthony Schwartz (injury designation), who was plagued by hamstring injuries and drops in his Browns tenure.

-- Browns Activate Marquise Goodwin --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have activated WR Marquise Goodwin (blood clots) from the non-football injury list.

-- Jakeem Grant Lost for the Season --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns WR/KR Jakeem Grant (knee) is lost for the season.

-- A Mixed Bag for Deshaun Watson --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson threw a touchdown pass to TE David Njoku against the Chiefs on Saturday. That said, Watson's 96 yards passing (5 of 10) on the day were largely gained on a 53-yard connection to WR Amari Cooper on a broken play and he was taken out after a quarter of play.

-- Browns Acquire Pierre Strong --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have traded RB Pierre Strong to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for OT Tyrone Wheatley Jr..

-- Jakeem Grant Injury Update --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns WR/KR Jakeem Grant suffered what's believed to be a broken patella in his knee, a league source said. Grant will have an MRI to confirm. The hope is that it's not also torn.

-- Denzel Ward Suffers Concussion --
Sat Aug 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward (concussion) entered the concussion protocol on Saturday.

-- Jakeem Grant Injures Knee --
Sat Aug 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns WR/KR Jakeem Grant (knee) has suffered another serious knee injury. Grant was carted off the field after going down on Cleveland’s opening kick return against Kansas City on Saturday afternoon. According to multiple reporters on the scene, Grant’s right leg was placed in an air cast before he was taken off the field.

-- Browns Trade Josh Dobbs --
Thu Aug 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have traded QB Josh Dobbs and a 2024 seventh-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for a 2024 fifth-round pick, per sources. Arizona hasn't named a starting QB, and now Dobbs is in the mix. After announcing they waived QB Kellen Mond earlier today, the Browns have now pulled back that move and plan to keep him on the roster through the preseason, source says.

-- Joshua Dobbs Wins Backup Job in Cleveland --
Thu Aug 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says QB Joshua Dobbs will serve as the backup quarterback to starting QB Deshaun Watson.

-- Browns Release Two --
Thu Aug 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have waived QB Kellen Mond and DE Charles Wiley.

-- Grant Delpit Injures Forearm --
Wed Aug 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns S Grant Delpit (forearm) had to leave Wednesday’s practice early due to an apparent right forearm arm injury,

-- Browns Hopeful Jerome Ford Will Play Week #1 --
Tue Aug 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns HC Kevin Stefanski is hopeful RB Jerome Ford (hamstring) will be ready to play in Week #1 against the Bengals. Ford won’t practice with the team this week, as he continues to recover from an injury that sidelined him nearly two weeks ago.

-- Myles Garrett Restructures --
Mon Aug 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have restructured the contract of DE Myles Garrett, creating $12.868 million in 2023 cap space, per source. Cleveland now has close to $34 million in cap space, easily the most in the NFL.

-- Browns Sunday Injury Update --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said OT Jack Conklin has been cleared to return to practice. Conklin went into the concussion protocol after leaving Monday’s joint practice with the Eagles. Meanwhile, WR Elijah Moore (ribs) returned to practice earlier this week and Stefanski said that he will move up to full participation. He injured his ribs during the team’s second preseason game and was limited in practice last week.

-- Cedric Tillman Impresses --
Sat Aug 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns rookie WR Cedric Tillman caught 2-of-3 targets for 50 yards in Thursday’s preseason game against the Eagles. The third-round rookie is now up to six grabs for 92 yards through the Browns’ first three preseason contests.

-- Moore & Garrett Will be Limited Tuesday --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (foot) and WR Elijah Moore (ribs) will participate in individual drills on Tuesday.

-- Jack Conklin Suffers Concussion --
Tue Aug 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns OT Jack Conklin (concussion) is in the concussion protocol and won’t practice today.

-- Myles Garrett Injures Foot --
Mon Aug 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett (foot) left for the training room about midway through Monday’s joint practice with the Eagles. He walked inside with athletic trainers. The Browns announced only that Garrett has a foot injury. HC Kevin Stefanski will speak to reporters before Tuesday afternoon’s practice. Garrett returned to the field barefoot Monday to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans.

-- Browns IR Jacob Phillips --
Sun Aug 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have placed LB Jacob Phillips (torn pec) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Browns Sign Jordan Wilkins --
Sat Aug 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent RB Jordan Wilkins.

-- Elijah Moore Day-to-Day --
Sat Aug 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns WR Elijah Moore (ribs) exited Friday night’s preseason game, but the injury does not appear serious. HC Kevin Stefanski indicated today that the Browns don’t think Moore will be out for long. “Yeah, I think we’ll see. I’d call him day-to-day. I’m hopeful, but I want to get there before I can make that comment,” Stefanski said.

-- Jacob Phillips Lost for the Season --
Sat Aug 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns LB Jacob Phillips (torn pec) will miss the entire 2023 season. Phillips suffered a torn pectoral during Friday night’s preseason game and will not be able to play this year, according to multiple reports.

-- Elijah Moore Injures Rib --
Sat Aug 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns WR Elijah Moore left Friday night's preseason game with a rib injury. X-rays came back negative.

-- Browns Sign Shelby Harris --
Wed Aug 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent DE Shelby Harris to a one-year contract.

-- Jerome Ford Week-to-Week --
Wed Aug 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chronicle-Telegram reports Browns HC Kevin Stefanski says RB Jerome Ford (hamstring) is week-to-week.

-- Surgery for Two Browns DEs; OUT Into the Regular Season --
Tue Aug 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said the team would be without DE Alex Wright (knee) and DE Isaiah Thomas (knee) for an extended time due to their respective knee injuries. Cleveland provided an update on both players on Tuesday, with the organization saying Wright and Thomas had each undergone arthroscopic knee surgery. Both players are expected to make a full recovery early in the season.

-- Jerome Ford Injures Hamstring --
Tue Aug 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Beacon Journal reports Browns RB Jerome Ford hobbled off the field today after a play with an injury to his right leg. After sitting down on the sideline with a trainer for a moment, he limped into the team facility. The injury was later confirmed as a hamstring issue following practice.

-- Browns Hosting Shelby Harris --
Mon Jul 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Cleveland Browns are hosting free-agent DE Shelby Harris on Monday.

-- Amari Cooper Returns to Limited Practice --
Fri Jul 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper (undisclosed) took part in individual drills during the team’s first day in pads at training camp in West Virginia. Cooper sat out the last three days after suffering what HC Kevin Stefanski called a “minor tweak” in practice early this week. Cooper’s precise injury has not been disclosed, but Stefanski said it was not related to the core muscle surgery that he had this offseason.

-- Browns Activate Anthony Schwartz --
Thu Jul 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns WR Anthony Schwartz (hamstring) has been activated from the non-football injury list and he took part in Thursday’s session with the rest of the team.

-- Amari Cooper Sitting Out More Practices --
Thu Jul 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns continued practicing without WR Amari Cooper (undisclosed) on Thursday. Cooper has been out since picking up an undisclosed injury during the opening practice of training camp. Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said on Thursday that Cooper is “getting closer” to being ready to get back on the field. Cooper had core muscle surgery this offseason, but Stefanski said that his current injury is unrelated to that procedure.

-- Amari Cooper Day-to-Day --
Sun Jul 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Beacon Journal reports Browns WR Amari Cooper is listed as day-to-day with a "minor tweak." The tweak is unrelated to the core muscle surgery that Cooper had earlier this year.

-- Amari Cooper Rehab Update --
Sun Jul 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chronicle Telegram reports Browns WR Amari Cooper (core) says he won’t be limited this preseason. Cooper should be 100% healthy come week #1.

-- Browns NFI Anthony Schwartz --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have placed WR Anthony Schwartz (hamstring) on the active NFI list.

-- Browns NFI Marquise Goodwin --
Fri Jul 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have placed veteran WR Marquise Goodwin on the non-football illness list. Blood clots in his lungs and legs will force Goodwin to miss the start of training camp, the team announced. Goodwin, who is entering his 10th season, began experiencing discomfort in his legs and complained of shortness of breath during organized team activities this spring. A check-up revealed the clots. Goodwin, who signed with the Browns as a free agent this offseason, is uncertain when he can return to football activities. He plans to participate in meetings during training camp.

-- Browns Release Perrion Winfrey --
Wed Jul 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have released DT Perrion Winfrey.

-- Jahcour Pearson Gets Tryout for Browns --
Wed Jul 19, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the leading receiver from this year’s XFL season is getting a look in Cleveland. WR Jahcour Pearson, who led the XFL with 60 catches and 670 receiving yards while playing for the Seattle Sea Dragons this year, is trying out for the Cleveland Browns. Pearson has also had tryouts with the Colts and Falcons. He so far has not landed on a 90-player roster, but he’s still hoping to as training camp approaches.

-- Sione Takitaki Rehab Update --
Mon Jul 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns LB Sione Takitaki (torn ACL) updated where things stand with his rehab and said that he thinks he is going to be able to bounce all the way back during the 2023 season. “I am excited,” Takitaki said. “The rehab process has been going well. I like where I am at. Just been rehabbing a ton and just trying to get back to physical form. I like where I am and feel we can make a big comeback. I am ready to help anywhere I can.”

-- Malik Jackson Retires --
Fri Jul 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent DL Malik Jackson has officially announced his retirement after a decade in the NFL. After not playing in 2022, Jackson formally announced there would be no comeback bid Friday. "That was the goal. 10 to 12 years was my goal," Jackson said. "I was able to get to a point where I was doing OK. I was doing pretty well for myself. I did enough. I have a daughter, and I need to go home and be with her and start living life."

-- Deshaun Watson Speaks on Amari Cooper --
Tue Jul 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson has spent time with #1 WR Amari Cooper. Cooper missed some of the offseason work after core muscle surgery. “Amari’s going to be good ,” Watson said Tuesday. “He’s a guy that’s a vet, been in the league for a while, so he knows exactly what he needs to do to be ready for the season and training camp and our chemistry is going to be tight. We’ve been hanging out. We’re just going to continue to build that chemistry as much as possible.”

-- Browns Make Player Moves --
Thu Jul 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Beacon Journal reports the Browns have signed CB Thakarius 'BoPete' Keyes to a one-year contract and waived C Dawson Deaton.

-- Marquise Goodwin Impresses in Cleveland --
Wed Jun 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Cleveland Browns WR Marquise Goodwin dominated mini-camp, flashing the downfield wheels that could make him an intriguing weapon for QB Deshaun Watson.

-- Kareem Hunt Speaks --
Wed Jun 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The News Herald reports free-agent RB Kareem Hunt has expressed confidence he will have a new home soon. “I’m just being patient,” Hunt said. “I’ve had some things come up. But right now, I’m enjoying my time with my family. I’m training and working hard and just staying ready. ... I’m not frustrated at all. It’s going to work itself out. Right now I’m just here to enjoy time with my family and show these kids a good time at this football camp. I know it’s all going to work out at the end of the day.”

-- Charges Dismissed Against Perrion Winfrey --
Mon Jun 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports court documents in Harris County, Texas show that the misdemeanor assault charge against Browns DT Perrion Winfrey was dismissed last Friday upon completion of a pretrial conversion program.

-- Jakeem Grant Rehab Update --
Fri Jun 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Brownszone.com reports Cleveland Browns WR Jakeem Grant (Achilles) hasn't been cleared to practice during OTAs.

-- Amari Cooper Watch --
Fri Jun 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chronicle-Telegram reports Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper has been a full participant during the mandatory mini-camp this week. He expects to be fully healthy for the start of training camp.

-- Perrion Winfrey Set for a July 11th Court Date --
Thu Jun 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports a judge in Harris County, Texas, has set Browns DT Perrion Winfrey‘s next court date for July 11th, and Winfrey was ordered to appear. Winfrey was arrested April 12 in Houston and charged with misdemeanor assault. He is is accused of causing bodily harm to a woman he was dating grabbing and pulling her with his hand. He is out on $1,000 bail, and a judge issued a protective order against him. Winfrey practiced with the team on the final day of their minicamp this week. He missed the first two days of the minicamp for unknown reasons, and all HC Kevin Stefanski would allow is that Winfrey is healthy.

-- Three Browns Victimized --
Tue Jun 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports two Cleveland Browns players were robbed at gunpoint by six masked men, according to a police report. Police redacted the names of the victims in the incident in the report, but a team source confirmed that the two players were CB Greg Newsome and DT Perrion Winfrey. Neither was harmed during the incident, police said. According to police, the two players left a Cleveland nightclub early Monday morning. When they got to Newsome's truck in a nearby parking lot, six masked men jumped out of an unknown car and robbed them at gunpoint at 3:30 a.m. ET Monday. In addition to stealing jewelry, the suspects fled in Newsome's truck. Police are attempting to locate the stolen vehicle. Newsome referenced the incident on Twitter on Monday night, writing: "It's a cruel world we live in." Newsome wasn't the only Browns player to have his car stolen over the weekend. Another source confirmed that Browns backup RB Demetric Felton had his vehicle stolen out of his apartment garage.

-- Browns Make Player Moves --
Mon Jun 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed WR Ra’Shaun Henry and OT Hunter Thedford. They also released OT Joe Haeg in a corresponding move.

-- Amari Cooper Cleared --
Sat Jun 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns WR Amari Cooper (core) has been cleared to participate in voluntary OTAs.

-- Sources: Browns Seem Likely to Sign DeAndre Hopkins --
Fri Jun 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports sources say a potential WR DeAndre Hopkins and QB Deshaun Watson reunion in Cleveland is regarded as a strong possibility, while a return to Houston with the Texans is not expected.

-- Watson Targeting Elijah Moore --
Sun May 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ClevelandBrowns.com reports new Cleveland Browns WR Elijah Moore has been a constant target for QB Deshaun Watson during OTAs.

-- Browns Out on DeAndre Hopkins? --
Sat May 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Beacon Journal reports the Browns are not expected to sign free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins.

-- Browns OUT on Kareem Hunt --
Sun May 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns are not expected to re-sign free-agent RB Kareem Hunt.

-- Browns Sign 3rd-Rounder Cedric Tillman --
Tue May 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed 3rd-round draft pick WR Cedric Tillman to a four-year contract.

-- Browns Acquire Za'Darius Smith --
Fri May 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have acquired DE Za'Darius Smith, a 2025 sixth-round draft pick, and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick from the Minnesota Vikings for 2024 and 2025 fifth-round draft picks. Smith's reworked contract guarantees him $11.75 million in 2023 and he’ll be a free-agent next March.

-- Browns Sign Five Drafted Rookies --
Fri May 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed drafted rookies DT Siaki Ika, DE Isaiah McGuire, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, CB Cameron Mitchell, and C Luke Wypler to four-year contracts.

-- Browns Sign Rodney McLeod --
Thu May 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent S Rodney McLeod.

-- Browns Sign One --
Wed May 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Cleveland Browns have signed free-agent OG Colby Gossett.

-- Browns Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Jedrick Wills --
Mon May 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have picked up the fifth-year option for OT Jedrick Wills, a source said. Tomorrow is the deadline to do so.

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