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Leon McFadden - DB - Browns

Browns third-round CB Leon McFadden has been running with the second team during OTAs and minicamp.

McFadden, Buster Skrine and Chris Owens are all competing for the No. 2 corner job opposite Joe Haden. Expect the battle to go deep into camp. The Browns have a very strong front seven, but the secondary is going to be a question mark. At 5'9/183, McFadden is a threat to get picked on via fades if he wins the job.
Related: Buster Skrine, Chris Owens
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jun 19 - 8:09 AM
Jamoris Slaughter - DB - Browns

Browns sixth-round S Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles') has been cleared for all activity.

Slaughter tore his ACL in September of his senior year at Notre Dame. He insists he won't be limited when training camp begins as he battles for reps at free safety and on special teams.
Source: Will Burge on Twitter
Jun 18 - 12:09 PM
Jordan Cameron - TE - Browns

Jordan Cameron expects the Browns' receiver talent and new vertical attack to clear more space for tight ends underneath.

"They’re making an opening for the tight end," Cameron explained. "They’re running deep routes, and it makes it easier for tight ends to work the middle a little bit, and we stretch the field as well, so there’s a lot of guys running deep, vertical routes." It's the way things worked with Vincent Jackson and Antonio Gates under new OC Norval Turner in San Diego, though Josh Gordon's two-game suspension means the full offense may not be implemented until Week 3. We're still bullish on Cameron as a breakout player.
Source: clevelandbrowns.com
Jun 17 - 9:09 AM
Jordan Norwood - WR - Browns

ESPN Cleveland considers WR Jordan Norwood on the roster bubble.

Norwood is a carryover from former GM Tom Heckert and will need a strong preseason to avoid being cut. Josh Cooper, Ryan Miller, and Owen Marecic are also in danger of losing their roster spots.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
Jun 15 - 9:28 PM
Davone Bess - WR - Browns

Davone Bess is expected to open the season as the Browns' No. 2 receiver.

With Josh Gordon suspended for the first two games, Bess is behind only Greg Little and Jordan Cameron for early-season targets. David Nelson and Travis Benjamin are also candidates for extended playing time. Bess projects to start at 'X' receiver in the Browns' base offense and move into the slot in three-wide sets.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
Jun 15 - 9:08 PM
Travis Benjamin - WR - Browns

Brandon Weeden says second-year WR Travis Benjamin has "stuck out" in spring practices and praised Benjamin's route-running ability.

Because Greg Little, Davone Bess, and David Nelson are all strict possession receivers, it's conceivable that burner Benjamin will be the primary beneficiary of Josh Gordon's suspension. "Travis had at least as many catches if not more than anybody in camp," Weeden said. "His route running is phenomenal, probably because he’s so fast. Guys have to honor him running by them."
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Jun 10 - 5:00 PM
Josh Gordon - WR - Browns

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Josh Gordon is already in Stage 3 of the NFL's drug program and is now one failed drug test away from a one-year suspension.

Gordon's February failed drug test for codeine was his "second strike," suggesting he either failed another drug test before that, or entered the NFL already in the league's drug program. The codeine test vaulted Gordon into Stage 3. As Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot writes, "One more failed test and Gordon's storybook NFL career could be in serious jeopardy." Players suspended for one year under the substance policy can apply for reinstatement after the year is up. For now, Gordon is only suspended for Weeks 1 and 2.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jun 9 - 12:13 PM
James-Michael Johnson - LB - Browns

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Browns LB James-Michael Johnson is "nowhere" in the team's plans and is likely to be cut.

Snap reaction after DC Ray Horton's hiring was that JMJ was the "top bet" to start at inside linebacker next to D'Qwell Jackson, but that appears to be far from the case. If the season were to start today, Craig Robertson would man that position. Johnson, the No. 120 overall pick last year, was viewed as a starter by the old regime, but he's "lost" in the new 3-4 defense. A two-down thumper, he'll be a nice addition to some team if he's indeed on the outs in Cleveland.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jun 9 - 12:12 PM
Trent Richardson - RB - Browns

Trent Richardson (leg) is on track to begin a running program in two weeks.

Richardson is expected to be ready for training camp, but was held out of OTAs with a right shin injury and will visit Dr. James Andrews before he's cleared. Richardson insists he isn't dealing with a more serious setback. The Browns will continue to exercise caution with their workhorse back before the preseason.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jun 8 - 10:59 PM
T.J. Ward - DB - Browns

The Browns are not expected to prioritize a contract extension for SS T.J. Ward.

Ward has one year left on his rookie deal, but the Browns will likely use their remaining cap room to lock up Alex Mack or Joe Haden. A 2010 second-round pick, Ward has a history of injuries and is unproven in new coordinator Ray Horton's defense. In addition to Ward, Montario Hardesty, John Greco, and Shawn Lauvao are set to hit free agency in the final year of their current deals.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
Jun 8 - 9:20 PM
Owen Marecic - RB - Browns

ESPN Cleveland reports the Browns are prepared to move on from FB Owen Marecic if he fails to impress in training camp.

Marecic's roster spot is in jeopardy for the second straight offseason. He appeared in 10 games in 2012, but struggled mightily and could be replaced by Brad Smelley or Kellen Davis. Marecic was targeted on four passes last year, and dropped all four. The Browns are also considering moving Chris Ogbonnaya to fullback.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
Jun 8 - 8:28 PM
Josh Gordon - WR - Browns

Suspended WR Josh Gordon claims his two-game ban stems from prescribed antibiotics and cough medicine that contained codeine, which is disallowed under the NFL's substance-abuse policy.

Gordon claims he had strep throat in February and took the cough medicine without realizing it contained codeine. Per Sirius XM Radio's Adam Caplan, the Browns have been "privately very concerned with Gordon for months," and his suspension was "hardly" a surprise. While Gordon's issues are a long-term concern, ultimately a two-game absence deals his fantasy value a minor blow.
Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
Jun 7 - 4:54 PM
Josh Gordon - WR - Browns

NFL suspended Browns WR Josh Gordon two games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.

He'll also forfeit four game checks. Gordon entered the 2012 Supplemental Draft after what were believed to be multiple marijuana incidents, including an arrest for possession at a Taco Bell during his time at Baylor. He later transferred to Utah, but failed another test and was not allowed to play. Gordon is one of the better breakout fantasy candidates in the NFL this season, but the two-game ban is a reminder of his off-field history. Ultimately, it could also make him a better value in fantasy drafts. Gordon will be eligible to play in Week 3.
Source: Tony Grossi on Twitter
Jun 7 - 4:07 PM
Trent Richardson - RB - Browns

Trent Richardson plans to play this season at 223 pounds after weighing in the 230s as a rookie.

Richardson underwent two knee surgeries before his rookie year, so in hindsight it's not surprising he was a bit on the heavy side. "I want to stay at that as far as me being able to be more shifty like I was in college," he said. "I played at like 230, 232 last year. I want to make sure I can get back to 225, 223, stay there the whole year." Richardson said he currently weighs 225.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Jun 7 - 3:45 PM
Phil Taylor - DL - Browns

Browns DL coach Joe Cullen confirmed Phil Taylor will play nose tackle in Cleveland's new 3-4 defense.

Desmond Bryant will be the right end, and Ahtyba Rubin will play left end. We'd seen some previous speculation about Rubin potentially playing nose tackle, but he's slimmed down and will play left end on base downs before kicking inside in sub-packages. Cleveland suddenly boasts a very talented defensive front.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Jun 7 - 3:23 PM

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