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Thaddeus Lewis - QB - Browns

Browns QB Thaddeus Lewis is not expected to make the 53-man roster.

Perhaps the Pat Shurmur favorite will resurface with Shurmur in Philly, where they are collecting QBs. The Browns don't believe Lewis' arm is strong enough for Rob Chudzinski's vertical passing attack, even to function as a backup. Brandon Weeden, Jason Campbell, and Brian Hoyer are ahead of him on the depth chart.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
May 19 - 2:17 PM
Brandon Weeden - QB - Browns

Brandon Weeden admits he was "surprised" by the Browns' signing of Brian Hoyer.

"I was surprised, but that’s the nature of the beast," Weeden said. "It’s part of this business, and if you start worrying about it, that’s too much to worry about." Hoyer's addition is an undeniable sign the Browns don't believe they're set at quarterback, but despite GM Mike Lombardi's noted admiration for the former Patriot, he's not a legitimate threat to Weeden. Between Weeden, Hoyer and Jason Campbell, the deck is still stacked in Weeden's favor. Hoyer's addition is worse news for Campbell. They'll battle for No. 2 duties after Weeden "beats out" Campbell.
Related: Jason Campbell, Brian Hoyer
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
May 19 - 12:17 PM
Trent Richardson - RB - Browns

Trent Richardson isn't expected to face criminal charges after being accused of assault by two women in a civil lawsuit.

The Elyria, Oh. district attorney's office has declined to pursue charges because of "conflicting statements and a lack of evidence." It suggests the suit is little more than a thinly-veiled money grab. From a football perspective, it's a dead issue for T-Rich.
Source: The Morning Journal
May 19 - 10:50 AM
Rob Chudzinski - OT - Browns

League and team sources tell SI's Don Banks that the FBI's investigation into Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's truck-stop company Pilot Flying J is unlikely to affect his ownership "for now."

Per Banks, there's "there's no real sense the sky is falling in Cleveland," or that Haslam's legal troubles will "seriously imperil" his ownership. That's true, but it's also true the FBI has yet to press charges. It's been barely one month since their surprise raid of Haslam's company. What we know for sure is that the investigation shouldn't affect the Browns this season. All bets are off beyond that.
Source: Sports Illustrated
May 19 - 10:40 AM
Brian Hoyer - QB - Browns

ESPN Cleveland reports the Jets "really wanted" QB Brian Hoyer before he signed with the Browns.

It's not surprising. With David Garrard headed to the beach and Mark Sanchez's roster spot up in the air, the Jets have perilously little depth behind second-round pick Geno Smith. Despite a media-inflated reputation, however, Hoyer isn't any more proven than Greg McElroy. He's attempted just 65 more regular-season passes.
Related: Jets
Source: Tony Grossi on Twitter
May 19 - 9:51 AM
Jordan Cameron - TE - Browns

According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns plan to throw to TE Jordan Cameron "a lot," and targeted him on "plenty of deep balls" in OTAs.

It's the Rod Chudzinski recipe at tight end, and reason for legitimate excitement over Cameron's 2013 fantasy prospects. Cameron can seal his status as a high-upside TE1 candidate with a strong camp and preseason. He has the talent to take advantage of his golden opportunity.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
May 19 - 9:23 AM
Leon McFadden - DB - Browns

ESPN Cleveland expects third-round CB Leon McFadden to be the Browns' Week 1 starter at right cornerback.

McFadden was viewed by most teams as a slot corner coming out of San Diego State, but the Browns plan start him opposite Joe Haden. With only Buster Skrine currently ahead of him on the depth chart, McFadden will be forced into significant playing time as a rookie. At 5-foot-9 5/8, 193, McFadden is undersized and will likely struggle in coverage against bigger receivers.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
May 18 - 8:10 PM
Brian Hoyer - QB - Browns

ESPN Cleveland "wouldn’t rule out" Brian Hoyer winning the Browns' backup quarterback job.

Hoyer's two-year deal contains just $250,000 in guaranteed money, so he still needs to compete for a roster spot. But with the support of GM Mike Lombardi, it's not impossible he could make Jason Campbell expendable if the Browns decide not to carry three quarterbacks. ESPN Cleveland's Tony Grossi believes the Browns will keep both Hoyer and Campbell behind Brandon Weeden.
Related: Jason Campbell
Source: ESPN Cleveland
May 18 - 7:42 PM
Jordan Cameron - TE - Browns

Jordan Cameron and Kellen Davis are running as the first-team tight ends at Browns Organized Team Activities.

In Rob Chudzinski's Panthers offense, Ben Hartsock and Greg Olsen were the first-team tight ends. Hartsock was the blocker, a role now to be played by Davis. Olsen (now Cameron) was the pass catcher and finished last season as the No. 6 overall fantasy tight end. Cameron's breakout candidacy remains on schedule.
Related: Kellen Davis
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
May 17 - 5:21 PM
Brian Hoyer - QB - Browns

Browns GM and former NFL Network analyst Mike Lombardi called Brian Hoyer a "starter" in December 2011.

The Browns signed Hoyer to a two-year deal on Thursday. "I think he’s got all the traits you need, in terms of leadership, toughness, the arm strength, the ability to move the team," Lombardi gushed at his old job. Lombardi made a habit of pumping up Patriots during his time at the league's in-house network, but he's put his money where his mouth is with Hoyer. We still don't think Hoyer — who's been waived three times in nine months — will be more than the No. 3 quarterback in Cleveland.
Source: ESPN Cleveland
May 17 - 9:31 AM
Josh Gordon - WR - Browns

Josh Gordon is working on his route running.

Gordon was one of the NFL's rawest rookies last year, but as the season went on he was arguably the most improved first-year player from beginning to end. CEO Joe Banner called Gordon out in March, saying the 22-year-old still needs to improve and keep working. Gordon appears to be doing that. He has a real chance to be a WR2 this season in coach Rob Chudzinski's vertical attack.
Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter
May 16 - 10:28 PM
Brian Hoyer - QB - Browns

Browns signed QB Brian Hoyer, formerly of the Cardinals, to a two-year contract.

The 27-year-old career backup was cut by Arizona after nobody wanted to trade for Hoyer and his $2.023 million salary. Hoyer has one career start, a loss to the 49ers in Week 17 last season. He boasts a 59.4 career completion percentage on 96 attempts and a 2:3 TD-to-INT ratio. The Browns were the most connected team to Hoyer because new GM Mike Lombardi openly gushed about him on NFL Network, but he's not a realistic option to be anything more than the No. 3 quarterback behind Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell.
Related: Cardinals
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
May 16 - 7:02 PM
Buster Skrine - DB - Browns

Browns DC Ray Horton says CB Buster Skrine has been getting some looks at safety.

"[Skrine] is one of those hybrid players that is playing corner, nickel, penny, safety," Horton said. "He’s a dynamic player that can play more than one position. If you can do that in the Cleveland Browns defense it opens up a versatile attack." The Browns have a gaping hole at free safety, and they're trying anyone and everyone at the position to find the best fit.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
May 16 - 6:42 PM
Brandon Jackson - RB - Browns

Browns re-signed RB Brandon Jackson to a one-year contract.

Jackson, 27, signed a two-year, $4.5 million deal with the Browns prior to 2011, but he only appeared in two games for the team. He battled turf toe in his first season and was a healthy scratch for much of 2012. Jackson will compete with Montario Hardesty, Dion Lewis, and Chris Ogbonnaya for backup duties.
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
May 16 - 5:05 PM
Johnson Bademosi - DB - Browns

The Browns are giving second-year DB Johnson Bademosi a look at safety.

Bademosi made the Browns as an undrafted free agent out of Stanford last season, and he played 24 snaps on defense. Many thought he lacked the cover skills to survive on the outside, and the Browns have a hole at free safety. Bademosi ran a 4.39 forty and posted a 40" vertical at the Cardinal's Pro Day.
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter
May 16 - 1:45 PM

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