Browns LB Wimbley looks for more sacks (AP)
Browns linebacker Kamerion Wimbley was asked if he’s added any strengths to help him better chase opposing quarterbacks this season. “I would say I’ve got some new strengths on the interior line,” Wimbley said smiling. He may have been joking, but opponents will have to take seriously the nearly 700 pounds of defensive linemen the Browns added in the offseason.

Defensive back Daniels welcomes fresh start with Browns after Dolphins disaster
Joe Rimkus Jr./Miami HeraldIn a 1-15 season with the Miami Dolphins in 2007, new Browns cornerback Travis Daniels had too many moments like this one, as Buffalo’s Lee Evans breaks free for a long touchdown catch.Cornerbacks need to have short…

Cleveland Browns trim roster to 75; place Jurevicius on Reserve/PUP list
The Browns trimmed their roster to the NFL limit of 75 today by placing wide receiver Kevin Kasper on Reserve/Injured and waiving three others - DB Damon Jenkins, DL Brian Schaefering and RB Austin Scott. They also placed WR Joe…

Rogers and Bodden to face former teammates

Leigh Bodden and Shaun Rogers will be wearing different uniforms tomorrow night, but they’ll be among friends.

In defeat, Rogers still made big impression
Duane Burleson/Associated PressThe Lions offensive line utilized a double-team (and a bit of holding) to slow down Browns defensive tackle Shaun Rogers during Saturday’s game at Ford Field.DETROIT — Too bad for the Browns that defensive lineman Shaun Rogers’ homecoming…

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Isaiah Stanback, center, runs past Houston Texans wide receiver Harry Williams, right, on a kickoff return during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, August …

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments

The surgeon’s knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all.

New England releases CB Webster

The New England Patriots released cornerback Jason Webster on Tuesday. The 30-year old Webster, who signed with Buffalo before the start of last season, was placed on injured reserve after breaking his forearm …

Browns‘ LB likely out for preseason after surgery (AP)
Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Antwan Peek underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday to remove a piece of cartilage and is expected to miss the preseason. Coach Romeo Crennel said the surgery was a success and hopes Peek will be back for the regular-season opener Sept. 7 against Dallas. An MRI revealed loose cartilage in the right knee.

Browns QB Anderson makes returns to practice (PA SportsTicker)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson returned to practice on Tuesday.

Browns Insider: Filling in for injured teammates, safety Adams eager to strut his stuff
NFL/BrownsBrowns safety Mike Adams.Safety Mike Adams looked up to see himself surrounded by a dozen reporters and TV cameras Tuesday and broke into a wide grin. “It feels good,” he said playfully. “I feel important.” He even put his arm…

Browns‘ Jurevicius to miss first 6 weeks of season (AP)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joe Jurevicius will miss the first six weeks of the regular season while he recovers from knee surgery. The Browns placed Jurevicius on the physically-unable-to-perform list Tuesday. Jurevicius had swelling and discomfort in his right knee related to a previous operation and needed another procedure in June to further clean it out.

Cleveland Browns injuries are causing concern on players’ availability for the NFL opener

The Browns are running short on time and healthy bodies to prepare for the season opener against the Cowboys on Sept.

Browns’ Brady Quinn lackluster in first NFL start (AP)

Brady Quinn had some legitimate excuses to explain away his lackluster debut as an NFL starter. He didn’t want any of them. Quinn barely broke the century mark in yards passing and failed to make a big play, helping the Detroit Lions beat the Cleveland Browns 26-6 in an exhibition Saturday. The former Notre Dame star, taken 22nd overall last year, had just a few days to get prepared after Derek…

Browns expecting big things in ‘08

From a distance, the glowing orange billboard appears to be just another advertisement from a local company trying to lure customers.

Browns QB Anderson makes brief practice appearance (AP)
Browns starting quarterback Derek Anderson made an appearance on the practice field Tuesday, his first since suffering a concussion Aug. 18 in a preseason game against the New York Giants. He did some throwing at the beginning of practice while wearing his helmet, and left the field once team drills began.

Jacobs,who tore up the Browns in his first NFL preseason game three years ago, will be a player to watch closely tonight after getting only two carries against Detroit.

Dolphins trade CB Daniels to Browns (PA SportsTicker)
The Cleveland Browns added depth to their secondary Wednesday, acquiring cornerback Travis Daniels from the Miami Dolphins for an undisclosed draft pick.

Browns release S Gary Baxter after surgery (AP)
The Browns released Gary Baxter on Saturday, ending the safety’s hopes of making a comeback from knee surgery this season. The Browns released Baxter four days after he underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to remove loose cartilage. Baxter tore both patellar tendons on the same play in a 2006 game against Denver.

Browns QB Anderson Suffers Concussion; KR Cribbs with Ankle Sprain

The fallout for the Browns from Monday night’s awful showing vs the Giants has begun, as it is being reported that quarterback Derek Anderson suffered what is being termed a “mild” concussion, according to …

Ford Field boos rain down on new Brown Rogers

He smashed up the interior of the line as if he were a rodeo bull. But then, Shaun Rogers always had that ability, and often, that kind of presence in a game during his seven seasons with the Lions.

Browns QB Anderson makes brief practice appearance (AP)
Browns starting quarterback Derek Anderson made an appearance on the practice field Tuesday, his first since suffering a concussion Aug. 18 in a preseason game against the New York Giants. He did some throwing at the beginning of practice while wearing his helmet, and left the field once team drills began.

Browns tackle Thomas striving to improve (AP)
Once the guys over at Alside Supply finished painting the forklift in their warehouse orange, brown and white, they wanted to give it a name. That was easy: Joe Thomas. “It’s a muscle machine,” said Lou Bacho, who refurbished the forklift with a couple co-workers. “It pushes heavy stuff around all day long.

Browns Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

A key player in the Browns quest to improve their run defense is inside linebacker D’Qwell Jackson, the team leader in tackles last season.

The Browns were 30th in the league defensively in 2007. They were 27th against the run and 24th against the pass. The five teams worse against the run were Kansas City, the Jets, Denver, Oakland and Miami. The Broncos won seven games. The Chiefs, Jets and Raiders each won four and the Dolphins won only once.

Jackson knows the path to the playoffs starts with stopping the run. The Browns scored 402 points last season and still missed the playoffs, despite winning 10 games, because they could not stop the other team.

Opponents averaged 4.5 yards a carry on the Browns last season.

Brady Quinn will get bulk of work in preseason opener (Yahoo! Sports)
Brady Quinn, who’s been somewhat in erratic in Cleveland Browns camp so far, might get an entire half of…

Cleveland Browns: Franchise player

Jim Brown finished his career with 12,312 yards and 106 touchdowns rushing. Readers’ pick: Jim Brown, RB Well, that was easy.

Ford Field boos rain down on new Brown Rogers

He smashed up the interior of the line as if he were a rodeo bull. But then, Shaun Rogers always had that ability, and often, that kind of presence in a game during his seven seasons with the Lions.

Browns Insider: Third straight loss has players antsy for improvement before opener
DETROIT — Jason Wright feels there must be a sense of urgency on the part of the Browns to snap out of their doldrums. “It’s not panic mode and it’s not freaking out, but certainly urgency,” said Wright, who averaged…

QB Anderson exits with possible concussion

Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson left Monday night’s exhibition game against the New York Giants early in the second quarter with what the team said was a possible concussion.

Browns’ Brady Quinn lackluster in first NFL start (AP)

Brady Quinn had some legitimate excuses to explain away his lackluster debut as an NFL starter. He didn’t want any of them. Quinn barely broke the century mark in yards passing and failed to make a big play, helping the Detroit Lions beat the Cleveland Browns 26-6 in an exhibition Saturday. The former Notre Dame star, taken 22nd overall last year, had just a few days to get prepared after Derek…

Daniels Browns Out: CB traded to Cleveland

The Dolphins have made their decision at corner, trading Travis Daniels to the Cleveland Browns for an undisclosed draft pick.

Browns rookie linebacker Bell has knee surgery (AP)
Browns rookie linebacker Beau Bell had arthroscopic surgery Thursday to remove loose cartilage from behind his right kneecap. The Browns expect Bell, hurt in workouts earlier this week, to be sidelined four to six weeks. Bell, a fourth-round pick out of UNLV, was the Browns‘ first overall selection. Cleveland traded away its first three picks.

Cleveland Browns lose to Detroit Lions, 26-6, in NFL exhibition game

Detroit- Green pants, anyone? How about brown-tassel shoes? However they dress, color the Browns a huge disappointment through three preseason games.

QB Anderson exits with possible concussion

Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson left Monday night’s exhibition game against the New York Giants early in the second quarter with what the team said was a possible concussion.

Big questions on best players come at bad time

Add Browns quarterback Derek Anderson and Bengals receiver Chad Johnson to the long and troubling list of top NFL stars who’ve been beaten up or have messed up at the worst possible time - right before many …

Browns Insider: Third straight loss has players antsy for improvement before opener
DETROIT — Jason Wright feels there must be a sense of urgency on the part of the Browns to snap out of their doldrums. “It’s not panic mode and it’s not freaking out, but certainly urgency,” said Wright, who averaged…

Chat wrap: Tony Grossi from August 25
Browns beat writer Tony Grossi is back for his weekly online chats. In his latest Monday chat of the 2008 season, Tony answers these questions: How concerned are you about what we’ve seen in three preseason games? Have you lowered…

Browns Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

A key player in the Browns quest to improve their run defense is inside linebacker D’Qwell Jackson, the team leader in tackles last season.

The Browns were 30th in the league defensively in 2007. They were 27th against the run and 24th against the pass. The five teams worse against the run were Kansas City, the Jets, Denver, Oakland and Miami. The Broncos won seven games. The Chiefs, Jets and Raiders each won four and the Dolphins won only once.

Jackson knows the path to the playoffs starts with stopping the run. The Browns scored 402 points last season and still missed the playoffs, despite winning 10 games, because they could not stop the other team.

Opponents averaged 4.5 yards a carry on the Browns last season.

The Browns will wear brown pants for the first time in team history during Monday night’s nationally-televised preseason game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium.

Browns QB Anderson Suffers Concussion; KR Cribbs with Ankle Sprain

The fallout for the Browns from Monday night’s awful showing vs the Giants has begun, as it is being reported that quarterback Derek Anderson suffered what is being termed a “mild” concussion, according to …

Banged-up Browns nurse nagging injuries (AP)
Browns Pro Bowl receiver Braylon Edwards was home Tuesday resting his stitched-up right foot, and the guy who put him there said he’s in good spirits. “He was cheering me up more than I was able to cheer him up,” said receiver Donte Stallworth, who inadvertently stepped on Edwards’ heel Saturday night at the end of practice.

Hey, Tony: Tony Grossi answers your Browns questions
Roadell Hickman/The Plain DealerSome fans are worried the Browns won’t fully appreciate safety Sean Jones when his contract expires.Hey, Tony: Before the draft, I wrote the Browns should spend their whole draft on DBs — you responded that it was…

McGinest ready for last dance (AP)
Another brutal training camp practice behind him, Willie McGinest yanked off his helmet, shredded his sweat-soaked jersey and shoulder pads and began walking slowly to the Browns‘ locker room in the sweltering heat. Before leaving the field, he slid into the driver’s seat of a golf cart. He wrapped his giant hands around the steering wheel, and although McGinest wasn’t going anywhere, the…

Browns‘ LB likely out for preseason after surgery (AP)
Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Antwan Peek underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday to remove a piece of cartilage and is expected to miss the preseason. Coach Romeo Crennel said the surgery was a success and hopes Peek will be back for the regular-season opener Sept. 7 against Dallas. An MRI revealed loose cartilage in the right knee.

Big questions on best players come at bad time

Add Browns quarterback Derek Anderson and Bengals receiver Chad Johnson to the long and troubling list of top NFL stars who’ve been beaten up or have messed up at the worst possible time - right before many …

Browns QB Anderson still not cleared to practice (AP)
Browns quarterback Derek Anderson wasn’t cleared to return to practice Monday, so Brady Quinn likely will start his second straight game Thursday night in the preseason finale against the Chicago Bears. Anderson suffered a concussion Aug. 18 when he was sacked by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora and his helmet banged off the Giants Stadium turf.

Browns release S Gary Baxter after surgery (AP)
The Browns released Gary Baxter on Saturday, ending the safety’s hopes of making a comeback from knee surgery this season. The Browns released Baxter four days after he underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to remove loose cartilage. Baxter tore both patellar tendons on the same play in a 2006 game against Denver.

Brady Quinn had some legitimate excuses to explain away his lackluster debut as an NFL starter. He didn’t want any of them. Quinn barely broke the century mark in yards passing and failed to make a big play, helping the Detroit Lions beat the Cleveland Browns 26-6 in an exhibition Saturday. The former Notre Dame star, taken 22nd overall last year, had just a few days to get prepared after Derek…

Receiver Steve Sanders seizing opportunity to prove himself with Cleveland Browns’ first team

Browns receiver Steve Sanders, the Cleveland native and East High grad, looked over his shoulder during a team drill Sunday night and noticed that it was Derek Anderson poised to take the snap instead of Ken …

In defeat, Rogers still made big impression
Duane Burleson/Associated PressThe Lions offensive line utilized a double-team (and a bit of holding) to slow down Browns defensive tackle Shaun Rogers during Saturday’s game at Ford Field.DETROIT — Too bad for the Browns that defensive lineman Shaun Rogers’ homecoming…

QB Anderson exits with possible concussion

Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson left Monday night’s exhibition game against the New York Giants early in the second quarter with what the team said was a possible concussion.

Browns terminate contract of S Baxter (PA SportsTicker)
The Cleveland Browns on Saturday terminated the contract of safety Gary Baxter, who was attempting to make it back from a career-threatening knee injury.

Browns tackle Thomas striving to improve (AP)
Once the guys over at Alside Supply finished painting the forklift in their warehouse orange, brown and white, they wanted to give it a name. That was easy: Joe Thomas. “It’s a muscle machine,” said Lou Bacho, who refurbished the forklift with a couple co-workers. “It pushes heavy stuff around all day long.

Dolphins trade cornerback Travis Daniels to Browns (AP)
The Miami Dolphins traded cornerback Travis Daniels to the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday for an undisclosed draft pick. Daniels played in all 16 games last season for Miami, including five starts. He had 27 tackles and an interception. The Dolphins took Daniels with a fourth-round draft pick in 2005. Then-coach Nick Saban made the pick after coaching Daniels at LSU.

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Jacobs,who tore up the Browns in his first NFL preseason game three years ago, will be a player to watch closely tonight after getting only two carries against Detroit.