The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
NFL Salary Cap: “There have been six shutouts, the highest number since 1994, and 20 blowouts of 21 points or more, the second-highest number in the past 39 years.” Blame is pinned squarely on teams that are gaming the salary cap. Like Tampa Bay. “… signed two free-agents, running back Noah Herron and defensive end [...]
Acme Packing Company (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
The Packers secured several promising young players for their practice squad, but lost Tyrell Sutton in the process. Sutton, an undrafted free-agent from Northwester, looked poised to crack the 53-man roster after an impressive preseason,. But on cut day, the Packers opted to keep only three running backs, sending Sutton to the waiver wire. Sutton's strong performance in the preseason made it highly...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
To get down to the league-mandated 53-man roster, the Browns parted ways with the following players: DB Hamza Abdullah , FB Charles Ali , DB Brandon Anderson , QB Richard Bartel , DB Tra Battle , LB Beau Bell , LB Titus Brown , RB Noah Herron , DL Adam Hoppel , WR Paul Hubbard , DB Corey Ivy , RB Chris Jennings , WR Lance Leggett , WR Jordan Norwood , WR David Patten , DL Brian Schaefering , DL Santonio...
Dawgs By Nature (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
More photos » by M. Spencer Green - AP It's a "no" for veteran WR David Patten, who won't be able to play for the Browns for the second time in his career. Browse more photos » The following players were cut by the Cleveland Browns, trimming their roster from 75 to the league required 53 players: (Key: Expected Cut, Highlighted/Notable Cut , Shocker Cut ) OFFENSIVE PLAYERS CUT...
WaitingForNextYear (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
Jamal Lewis makes the cut…. The others that did not are as follows: Waived FB Charles Ali DB Brandon Anderson QB Richard Bartel DB Tra Battle LB Beau Bell OL Branndon Braxton LB Titus Brown OL Dustin Fry DL Adam Hoppel WR Paul Hubbard RB Chris Jennings WR Lance Leggett OL Pat Murray WR Jordan Norwood OL Kurt Quarterman DL Brian Schaefering OL Isaac Sowells DL Santonio Thomas Contract Terminated...
Dawgs By Nature (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009
According to the National Football Post , the Cleveland Browns cut CB Corey Ivy and RB Noah Herron . The release of Ivy is particularly surprising. When Eric Mangini took over the Browns, the team was lacking depth at cornerback, specifically the nickel back position. Corey Ivy , Roderick Hood , and Hank Poteat were brought in to contend for that role, and the team has waived the frontrunners in Ivy...
Browns Gab (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009
National Football Post reports on one roster move so far for the Browns: The Browns have cut running back Noah Herron. Herron was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Herron has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009
To get down to the league-mandated 53-man roster, the Browns parted ways with the following players: DB Hamza Abdullah , FB Charles Ali , DB Brandon Anderson , QB Richard Bartel , DB Tra Battle , LB Beau Bell , LB Titus Brown , RB Noah Herron , DL Adam Hoppel , WR Paul Hubbard , DB Corey Ivy , RB Chris Jennings , WR Lance Leggett , WR Jordan Norwood , WR David Patten , DL Brian Schaefering , DL Santonio...
Dawgs By Nature (Free subscription) | 09/05/2009
by M. Spencer Green - AP Eric Mangini doesn't have too many tough roster decisions to make -- except maybe on RB Jamal Lewis. View full size photo uploaded September 4, 2009 Only 53 men can make the make the Cleveland Browns final roster, and the final cuts are due by Saturday at 4 PM. Besides making their own cuts, the Browns' front office will be watching the waiver wire as well to see if there are...
Dawgs By Nature (Free subscription) | 09/04/2009
More photos » by M. Spencer Green - AP Orgy time! Browse more photos » CLEVELAND BROWNS (2-2) GAME #4 CHICAGO BEARS (3-1) VS. 23 26 Eric Mangini didn't give any more hints out during the Bears/Browns contest about who the team's starting quarterback would be. That does show some progress though, because it means (hopefully) that Mangini has made a decision and is just playing the "competitive...
Dawgs By Nature (Free subscription) | 08/19/2009
More photos » by Mark Duncan - AP The offense ran a little smoother for both quarterbacks in the evening session Tuesday. Browse more photos » After a preseason game and a few practices of the quarterbacks struggling, they fared a little bit better in the evening session Tuesday. If you missed the recap from this morning's practice, click here . TRAINING CAMP REPORT - DAY 1 8 [EVENING]...
Dawgs By Nature (Free subscription) | 08/16/2009
More photos » by Jim Prisching - AP Joshua Cribbs shows his effectiveness as a receiver. Browse more photos » CLEVELAND BROWNS (0-1) GAME #1 GREEN BAY PACKERS (1-0) VS. 0 17 That was a pretty bad game of football by the Cleveland Browns, wasn't it? I could care less that we lost a preseason game. With a lot of the playcalling, I'm sure some things were done to test how they would work in...
Cleveland Browns (Free subscription) | 08/14/2009
In a way, Noah Herron is going back to the future.
Dawgs By Nature (Free subscription) | 08/13/2009
More photos » by Tony Dejak - AP about 10 hours ago: Cleveland Browns running back Noah Herron, right, runs past the defense at the Cleveland Browns NFL football training camp Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) Browse more photos » The Browns are getting ready for Saturday's first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers . The number of training camp practices...
Dawgs By Nature (Free subscription) | 08/10/2009
It wasn't the most exciting event, but I was thrilled to see some Cleveland Browns football live. The heat lived up to its expectations, as it had to be near 95 degrees with no periods of shade in sight. I arrived when the gates opened and originally sat around the 40-yard line in the fourth row. A few minutes later, knowing that I would be taking notes throughout the game and preferred not to have...
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