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Stallworth signs 7-year deal with Cleveland

By Joe Zedalis

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The Cleveland Browns added another prime target for newly re-signed quarterback Derek Anderson, agreeing with former Patriot receiver Donte' Stallworth on a seven-year contract.

Last season with New England, the six-year veteran had 46 receptions for 697 yards and three touchdowns. He had a career-high 70 receptions and 945 yards with New Orleans in 2005.

"Donte' will be the major addition to our offense this year," Browns GM and senior vice president Phil Savage said. "He will bring legitimate speed, quickness, and playmaking ability to the receiving corps and add a different dimension to the skill players we already have in place."

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  1. Brad S
    1. Posted by Brad S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:12 pm EDT

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    this is not a rumor
  2. Kenny Powers
    2. Posted by Kenny Powers Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:38 pm EDT

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    Browns are gonna go all the way this year!
  3. brownsrul
    3. Posted by brownsrul Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    go browns!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! phil savage for president!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. Michael
    4. Posted by Michael Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    Is it me? Or is this the 2nd year in a row that the Browns are the most aggressive team in terms of upgrading team weaknessess? Way to go Phil Savage! Before you, maintaining status quo in an under-talented team was the norm.
  5. Michael
    5. Posted by Michael Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    is it me? or is this the 2nd year in a row that the browns are the most aggressive team in terms of upgrading team weaknessess? way to go phil savage! before you, maintaining status quo in an under-talented team was the norm.
  6. Brn4Life
    6. Posted by Brn4Life Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    It's probably not a good thing that i HATE the Stoolers and Bungles so much , But it feels GREAT to do so..
  7. kyle t
    7. Posted by kyle t Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:54 pm EDT

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    the browns wont evenwin their division
  8. Phillip D
    8. Posted by Phillip D Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:04 pm EDT

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    With Stallworth taking some pressure of Braylon and Winslow, and a new Nose Tackle and Defensive end, the Browns have just as good a chance as anyone in '09, even if they have no first day draft picks :)
  9. Markus
    9. Posted by Markus Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:08 pm EDT

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    Nice addition to the receiving corps. This will take away any double-teaming on Edwards and/or Winslow in crucial situations and spread out the defenses. With all the offensive signings I'm thinking that Cleveland will use draft picks, the few that they have, to get defensive players.
    Or do they just plan on beating teams 52-49 every game?
  10. Brian Y
    10. Posted by Brian Y Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    Not to mention this year's draft class is extremely weak this year. A bunch of good players but very few elite players in this year's draft. Great job Brownies maybe this year we can break thru and beat those redneck, toothless, trailer park,Nascar loving Steelers.
  11. balldude1530
    11. Posted by balldude1530 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT

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    this is already in the headlines...
  12. BIG E
    12. Posted by BIG E Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    how about getting jason taylor now?
  13. T
    13. Posted by T Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    I think getting stallworth is one of the best moves of any teams signings this year...including samuel going to philly...way to go savage ...go brownies...im glad to be able to have something to cheer about again!!!!
  14. The eatery
    14. Posted by The eatery Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    I wish their owner would buy the Lions.....
  15. tuck751
    15. Posted by tuck751 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    This is a great move, DA will have plenty of options and teams can not stack the line to stop Lewis, and can not double up on K2 and Braylon. It also will free up J J to be a situational 3rd down specialist along the lines of former Browns WR Brian Brennan or even Wes Welker of the Patriots. Now turn attention to the DBs and this team is complete. Free Agency is our draft in 2008! GO BROWNS!
  16. brownsrul
    16. Posted by brownsrul Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    Kyle T your a moron, the steelers are done the bengals were never there (and only getting worse) the ravens lost there best asset (phil savage). The AFC NORTH BELONGS TO THE BROWNS BABY!!!!!!!!!!!
  17. brownsrul
    17. Posted by brownsrul Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    Lito Sheppard come join the 2009 super bowl champs!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. Bey
    18. Posted by Bey Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:06 pm EDT

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    I'm quite pleased with the Browns free agent moves. All we need now is one more defensive end (Jason Taylor?) and a pass rushing linebacker.
  19. Brett M
    19. Posted by Brett M Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:56 pm EDT

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    #9 is jealous.
    Check out this mock draft,
    http://thenationalfootballleague.blogspot.com/
  20. tilawills
    20. Posted by tilawills Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    Great work Savage and the Browns!
  21. Zman
    21. Posted by Zman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Stallworth is a good receiver when he is healthy. The problem is that he gets hurt too often.
  22. tommy hunter
    22. Posted by tommy hunter Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    This is great for the browns
  23. Giant
    23. Posted by Giant Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    Wow- now this guy is gone! Poor Welker will have 900 catches this year after Moss goes to GB. Boy the Pats world is crumbling! Karma baby will win everytime!
  24. jimmy n
    24. Posted by jimmy n Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    well in Philly he kept getting hurt for us so we got rid of him. Then he didnt even play enough minutes in New England to get injured. So if Browns intend on having Stallworth play alot of minutes then i hope you Browns fans are ready to see him on IR
  25. jskin_27
    25. Posted by jskin_27 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    This is why Cleveland is notorious for losing. Stallworth isn't good enough to play in the Arena league. What a waste, first Anderson now this chump. No one is running the browns, the front office needs to go away...just go away! Do they look at these players long history? Ever? Sorry to confuse them. The answer is NO.

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