10 Copyright (c) 2013 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Cleveland Browns. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/cle http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13aefe09j/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cincinnati-bengals-detailing-john-skelton-qbs-fighting-sit-123800908.html COMMENTARY | Andy Dalton has remained healthy through his first two season with the Cincinnati Bengals, but the team has added quality depth in the form of Josh Johnson and John Skelton as insurance. Sat, 25 May 2013 05:38:00 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,46dd2c79-9768-3be0-a1e3-9f1dc9e8f16b-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12n9p3mfc/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-nfl-proposes-immediate-233036520--nfl.html The NFL submitted a new proposal for immediate human growth hormone testing as the league and the NFL Players Association continue to negotiate in an effort to have HGH testing in place for the 2013 season, NFL.com reported. Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:36 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,afdb554f-8667-3101-8d39-f292610c406b-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hp9t9m5/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-cleveland-browns-211200399--nfl.html Jackson impressed by defensive coordinator Horton Fri, 24 May 2013 16:29:53 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c5b86f99-a1ef-34cb-8a27-d7c848bbe2c8-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12h0nqp5e/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-sign-rookie-ol-gilkey-180635784--nfl.html CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Browns have signed rookie offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey to a four-year contract. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:06:35 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0f5c6a3e-5286-3f96-aaae-545eb61d49e1-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12a3mpfcn/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-sign-ol-gilkey-173041778--nfl.html The Cleveland Browns announced Friday that they signed offensive lineman Garrett Gilkey to a four-year contract. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:30:41 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,4ced0f24-6f8b-3466-aff8-cdac44a771ee-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13a03c9g6/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/24/the-browns-wrap-up-the-mt-rushmore-nomination-process/ I didn’t plan it this way, but what the hell. On the same day that I’ve come to Cleveland for a cameo in the Kevin Costner film Draft Day, we’re concluding the Mt. Rushmore nomination process with the Cleveland Browns. In the comments, nominate your favorite Browns players, coaches, owners, etc.  Chances are that most… Fri, 24 May 2013 07:35:46 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,aa844a9d-ebca-33e8-88be-becc00b641ca-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kn25nm9/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/offset-battle-early-first-round-093105168--nfl.html Keep an eye on what happens in Miami between the Dolphins and first round pick Dion Jordan. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:31:05 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,7243f5a3-ee1a-3b4a-a635-b6be5be2c191-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12id0utd8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-carolina-panthers-211200041--nfl.html Panthers have perfect attendance for OTAs Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:39 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,b93675dc-7f16-339f-b8b5-e13bfda58c83-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12j0mparj/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-qb-weeden-help-oklahoma-175116903--nfl.html BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden is heading home to help his cherished Oklahoma heal. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:58:40 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,918bb204-14ef-3f41-adac-94e2fdf768cf-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12hosms55/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/weeden-assist-tornado-relief-190102338--nfl.html Browns QB's wife has family in Moore, Okla. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:01:02 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2cdf3213-e582-3bd3-827e-b410129148e2-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13c7k7naa/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/23/hoyer-confident-he-can-be-a-starter-and-he-may-be-right/ In many NFL cities, a new quarterback rolling into town in May and declaring himself a realistic option for a starting job would draw a polite nod, maybe a pat on the head. In Cleveland, Brian Hoyer may be onto something. The newest Browns passer said Thursday he was confident, and that “No doubt I… Thu, 23 May 2013 11:51:11 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,38034ac3-40d3-3a1e-a219-fe48c175ca2c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12v77eovl/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-defenders-learning-system-positions-185029927--nfl.html BEREA, Ohio -- Linebacker D'Qwell Jackson is on his fourth head coach with the Cleveland Browns, so naturally he's seen as many defensive coordinators and systems come and go. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:50:29 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,06496be1-ebfb-3ced-818b-635ea452f33f-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=1322f61er/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/23/browns-sign-well-traveled-wideout-tori-gurley/ The Browns used the roster spot created by waiving quarterback Thaddeus Lewis by extending the career of a guy who has been with more than 20 percent of the league already. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns signed wide receiver Tori Gurley. Gurley was viewed as a promising prospect,… Thu, 23 May 2013 06:48:14 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,dfb3ccad-1726-3a0e-b20e-c757863b18b3-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=133ifauoj/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/23/panthers-claim-linebacker-ryan-rau-off-waivers/ The Carolina Panthers added another linebacker to their roster Wednesday by claiming Ryan Rau off waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Rau was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Portland State University by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012. He was released by the Eagles at the end of training camp but re-signed to the… Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:08 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,832a9027-06b2-31e3-8f5c-31386a751a49-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12nofvnks/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-bears-urlacher-retires-004036038--nfl.html Longtime Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NFL on Wednesday. He walks away from football with a list of accomplishments that include an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a five-time All-Pro and the 2005 Defensive Player of the Year award. clear." Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:36 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9b3edf32-2c37-3ebf-9a75-3c23006d5173-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12vh8fpse/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/22/browns-parting-ways-with-qb-thaddeus-lewis/ The Browns have waived quarterback Thaddeus Lewis, a league source told PFT’s Mike Florio on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Lewis started the 2012 season finale for Cleveland, completing 22-of-32 passes for 204 yards with a touchdown and an interception. A Duke product, Lewis entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2010 with St. Louis. After… Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:43 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ccf84443-ffb9-358e-9500-c92d70ec7d04-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12ia2pp8p/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/haslam-tells-owners-hes-sorry-150038450--nfl.html Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam apologized to fellow owners during their spring meetings this week in Boston for any unwanted attention a federal investigation into his company has brought to the franchise and the NFL less than a year after he purchased the team. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:00:38 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,18eba51e-dbac-3b70-a31c-303beaf0ef37-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12d25ji21/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-roundup-super-bowl-l-232030302--nfl.html Super Bowl L will be held in Santa Clara, Calif., in February 2016 at Levi's Stadium, the future home of the San Francisco 49ers. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:30 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,76bc344e-f433-37e0-9e03-f1d121a7c903-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12igbebe8/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-sign-rb-jackson-rookie-185500321--nfl.html 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. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:11:50 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,40ebdd05-7cb5-3fb6-994e-be27d066589d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12kghadth/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-release-hagg-amid-flurry-220054604--nfl.html Safety Eric Hagg was released by the Cleveland Browns, who also waived running backs Jamaine Cook and Robbie Rouse and linebacker Ryan Rau. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:54 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2a33949a-57ed-34fc-b200-72dc8fb298db-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12plf2718/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/healthy-locker-trying-control-titans-212636737--nfl.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Jake Locker believes the best way to be a leader is by doing, not talking. It's why the Titans quarterback worked so hard on his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery to be ready for the team's offseason program. Tue, 21 May 2013 14:49:44 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2dba33d8-b35c-3236-9642-c7ec82c34875-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12s1av79r/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/21/browns-add-ex-eagles-rb-miguel-maysonet/ Yet another former Eagle has landed in Cleveland. On Tuesday, the Browns announced they were awarded rookie running back Miguel Maysonet on waivers from Philadelphia. In something of a surprise move, the Eagles let go of Maysonet after giving him a healthy signing bonus for an undrafted free agent. In Cleveland, he will compete with… Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:30 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,dc03c71c-7595-3022-9cf7-6a28c55c0ed5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12o60cvpg/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/competition-opens-bengals-backup-qb-191050204--nfl.html CINCINNATI (AP) -- Josh Johnson replaced his tiger-striped helmet with a Bengals stocking cap after practice on a sunny, 82-degree afternoon. The fifth-year quarterback was the only player looking for a little extra warmth. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:29:47 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8a7c50c4-277e-38ce-8141-1e6c0d833b44-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=12k2ctu53/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/21/browns-waiving-safety-eric-hagg/ The Browns will waive safety Eric Hagg, Adam Caplan of TheSidelineView.com reported Tuesday. The 23-year-old Hagg appeared in 12 games for Cleveland in 2012, starting three games at free safety and one at strong safety. A Nebraska product, Hagg was a seventh-round pick of Cleveland in 2011. The reported departure of Hagg continues the Browns’… Tue, 21 May 2013 10:28:18 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,bb11dd48-7644-3305-ab36-8734bab88101-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=13gb3l6cq/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/21/norv-turner-on-brian-hoyer-he-was-released-he-was-available/ The Browns were reportedly interested in quarterback Brian Hoyer long before they signed him, which meant that his arrival in Cleveland last week became fodder for discussions about increased competition for Jason Campbell and Brandon Weeden this offseason. Offensive coordinator Norv Turner did his best to play up Weeden’s qualifications for the job recently by… Tue, 21 May 2013 07:52:01 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,c59badc4-a32d-39e8-91fe-715fe42543a4-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/nfl/SIG=1402ovbnm/*http%3A//profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/20/norv-turner-isnt-sure-any-quarterback-would-have-won-in-cleveland-last-year/ The arrival of Brian Hoyer in Cleveland has sparked another round of discussion around Brandon Weeden and his future as the Browns quarterback. The hiring of General Manager Mike Lombardi, the signing of Jason Campbell and Weeden’s own performance last season previously incited such conversations and it’s a safe bet that there will be more… Mon, 20 May 2013 06:27:08 PDT nfl urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,3e661bee-7b8a-3d32-9a31-cd7abe99a801-l:1 Sat, 25 May 2013 05:38:00 PDT