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Browns DB Brodney Pool (eight tackles), LB Andra Davis (eight tackles) and DL Shaun Rogers (eight tackles) all produced nice numbers in a Week 14 loss to the Titans.

The Detroit Lions signed fullback Moran Norris and cut running back Marcus Thomas on Thursday. The Lions also added defensive back Chris Roberson to the practice squad after losing wide receiver Kenneth Moore, who was signed by the Carolina Panthers.

The Cleveland Browns acquired LB Bo Ruud off waivers from the New England Patriots on Thursday.

The following Cleveland Browns are inactive for Week 17 at Pittsburgh: DB Travis Daniels, SS Hamza Abdullah, TE John Madsen, TE Darnell Dinkins, WR Paul Hubbard, LB Leon Williams and DT Santonio Thomas.

The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent cornerback Corey Ivy, who spent the past three seasons with division rival Baltimore. The 32-year-old Ivy, who was with the Browns in training camp in 2000 before being waived, has three interceptions, 9 1/2 sacks and forced six fumbles in 110 games with 21 starts. He also played for New England, Tampa Bay, and St. Louis and has been a special teams contributor throughout his career.

Browns FB Charles Ali, WR Syndric Steptoe, TE Martin Rucker and FB Lawrence Vickers all dressed for Cleveland's Week 16 loss to Cincinnati, but failed to record an offensive statistic.

The Redskins announced the following cuts Saturday to get down to the league mandated 53 players on their roster: DT Matthias Askew, DT Ryan Boschetti, FB Nehemiah Broughton, T Devin Clark, G Andrew Crummey, QB Derek Devine, P Derrick Frost, WR Horace Gant, LB Curtis Gatewood, S Patrick Ghee, LB David Holloway, CB Cedrick Holt, WR Maurice Mann, RB Marcus Mason, G Fred Matua, WR Billy McMullen, WR Anthony Mix, CB Matterral Richardson, LB Danny Verdun-Wheeler, T Todd Wade, T Tavares Washington, CB Byron Westbrook.

Browns defensive end Robaire Smith will miss the rest of the season after being placed on injured reserve Tuesday because of a left Achilles' injury. Smith was hurt during Sunday night's 10-6 loss to the Steelers. Smith started all 16 games last season with the Browns and had four sacks. Cleveland signed defensive end Santonio Thomas to fill Smith's roster spot.

Browns LB Kamerion Wimbley recorded his third sack of the season Week 12 against the Texans. He now has a sack or an interception in three sacks.

At the NFL Rookie Symposium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Browns rookie WR Brian Robiskie told CBSSports.com in an exclusive interview that the coaches have had him line up in multiple spots on the field in an effort to have him able to play all the different receiving spots, a trend we've seen with other Browns rookies. "[Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll] has done that with a lot of guys. We're out there trying to learn all the spots and trying to get an understanding of what he's trying to do so when we go out there and we're trying to execute a play, we can better understand what the concept is," Robiskie said.

Detroit announced Saturday that they have released the following players to get their roster down to 53: WR Ron Bellamy; LB Darnell Bing; S Greg Blue; LB Buster Davis; DE Victor DeGrate; CB Dovonte Edwards; WR Devale Ellis; DE Rudolph Hardie; TE Clark Harris; QB Drew Henson; S LaMarcus Hicks; LB Leon Joe; WR Brandon Middleton; WR Kenneth Moore; RB Artose Pinner; WR John Standeford and CB Kiwaukee Thomas.

New Browns coach Eric Mangini continued his makeover of Cleveland's roster by signing free agent linebacker David Bowens. Bowens played for Mangini the past two seasons with the New York Jets. A 10-year veteran, Bowens started five games last season. He recorded 40 tackles, four sacks and intercepted one pass.

The Browns are becoming the Cleveland Jets. Coach Eric Mangini added another player he coached in New York on Friday, signing former Jets linebacker Eric Barton. Barton is the fourth former Jets player brought to Cleveland by Mangini, joining linebacker David Bowens, cornerback Hank Poteat and defensive lineman C.J. Mosley. Cleveland's coaching staff also includes several of Mangini's former assistants in New York.

The following Cleveland Browns are inactive for Week 17 at Pittsburgh: DB Travis Daniels, SS Hamza Abdullah, TE John Madsen, TE Darnell Dinkins, WR Paul Hubbard, LB Leon Williams and DT Santonio Thomas.

Browns PK Phil Dawson, who missed three weeks of the club's voluntary minicamps this offseason in an alleged contract dispute, did show for the team's mandatory minicamp. Dawson denies he's upset about his contract status; he's currently in a contract year. "Phil looked good in the field-goal drill at the end of practice," said head coach Mangini. "He had no misses. I'm really happy with the things Phil did, and I'm happy to have him back."

The New York Jets selected QB Mark Sanchez with the fifth pick of the NFL draft after trading with the Cleveland Browns. The former USC star with the powerful arm gives the Jets a franchise QB after Brett Favre came out of retirement for one season. The pick was the first for new coach Rex Ryan, who will have Sanchez compete with Kellen Clemens for the starting job. Sanchez threw for 3,965 yards and 41 touchdowns in 16 starts with the Trojans, but the Jets were confident in selecting him despite his lack of experience. The Jets acquired the pick from Cleveland and former coach Eric Mangini for their first-round pick, No. 17 overall, their second-round pick this year, and DE Kenyon Coleman, DB Abram Elam and QB Brett Ratliff.

Browns FB Charles Ali, WR Syndric Steptoe, TE Martin Rucker and FB Lawrence Vickers all dressed for Cleveland's Week 16 loss to Cincinnati, but failed to record an offensive statistic.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Browns are trying to find a No. 2 WR behind Braylon Edwards. So far, rookies Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi are leading the way. Both have drawn praise from coach Eric Mangini and showed more flash than David Patten, Joshua Cribbs, Syndric Steptoe, Mike Furrey, Paul Hubbard and Lance Leggett. It's uncertain whether last year's oft-injured No. 2 WR, Donte Stallworth, facing charges of DUI manslaughter, will participate in training camp.

The Browns inactives for Week 16 at Cincinnati include DB Kenny Wright, DB Ricardo Colclough, RB Jerome Harrison, WR Travis Wilson and DL Louis Leonard.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Browns are trying to find a No. 2 WR behind Braylon Edwards. So far, rookies Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi are leading the way. Both have drawn praise from coach Eric Mangini and showed more flash than David Patten, Joshua Cribbs, Syndric Steptoe, Mike Furrey, Paul Hubbard and Lance Leggett. It's uncertain whether last year's oft-injured No. 2 WR, Donte Stallworth, facing charges of DUI manslaughter, will participate in training camp.

-In an attempt to shore up their defensive line, the Cleveland Browns have signed a player familiar to new coach Eric Mangini. Defensive lineman C.J. Mosley signed with the Browns on Friday. He spent the past three seasons with the New York Jets, where he played for Mangini, formerly the head coach, along with several of Mangini's assistants who are also now with the Browns. Mosley entered the league as a sixth-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2005 after playing in his home state at the University of Missouri. Mosley was traded to the Jets during training camp in 2006 and played 35 games over the past three seasons for New York, making three starts and recording five sacks.

Browns LB Andra Davis (seven tackles), DL Corey Williams (six tackles), LB D'Qwell Jackson (five tackles), LB Willie McGinest (five tackles), DL Ahtyba Rubin (five tackles), DL Shaun Rogers (five tackles) and DB Sean Jones (five tackles) all helped out in a Week 16 loss to the Bengals.

Browns rookie DL Alex Hall recorded his third sack of the season Week 6 against the Giants, finishing with two solo tackles. He has one sack in each of the last three games.

The Cleveland Browns signed safety Mike Adams on Friday, the same day the club lost Sean Jones to free agency. Adams started five games for Cleveland last season and also was a free agent. Adams joined the league in 2004 as an undrafted free agent with San Francisco. He made 42 tackles and two interceptions last year, and also played on special teams. Browns general manager George Kokinis said Adams "possesses the characteristics we believe in" and praised his versatility.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports Browns TE Steve Heiden, who tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee Dec. 15, will battle Robert Royal and Martin Rucker for Kellen Winslow's old job if he's ready for training camp.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the Cowboys have cut QB Richard Bartel from their practice squad.

The Cleveland Browns were awarded linebacker Blake Costanza from the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. Costanza played in all 16 games on Buffalo's special teams last season and led the club with 26 tackles and forced two fumbles. An undrafted free agent who signed with the New York Jets in 2006, the 25-year-old spent a portion of the 2007 season on Buffalo's practice squad and played special teams in the Bills' final three games that season. He was a three-year starter at Lafayette.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Browns are trying to find a No. 2 WR behind Braylon Edwards. So far, rookies Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi are leading the way. Both have drawn praise from coach Eric Mangini and showed more flash than David Patten, Joshua Cribbs, Syndric Steptoe, Mike Furrey, Paul Hubbard and Lance Leggett. It's uncertain whether last year's oft-injured No. 2 WR, Donte Stallworth, facing charges of DUI manslaughter, will participate in training camp.

Long snapper Ryan Pontbriand was added to the AFC squad on Monday, giving the Cleveland Browns at least four representatives for next month's game in Hawaii. Pontbriand will join kick returner Joshua Cribbs, wide receiver Braylon Edwards and left tackle Joe Thomas in Honolulu for the Feb. 10 game. Before this season, the Browns hadn't had a player make the Pro Bowl since linebacker Jamir Miller in 2001. Pontbriand was not a replacement. He was chosen by San Diego's coaching staff, which as the losing team in the AFC championship, gets to coach the AFC team. "I'm thrilled," Pontbriand said. "Making the Pro Bowl is a goal I was always hoping for but never thought I'd see this early in my career. It's going to be a memorable experience."

The Browns listed DB Travis Daniels, DB Hamza Abdullah, RB Jed Collins, LB Kris Griffin, LB Titus Brown, DL Ahtyba Rubin and TE Darnell Dinkins among their inactives for Week 13 against the Colts.

Browns DB Brandon McDonald recorded two interceptions Week 15 at Philadelphia and returned one 24 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. He finished with six solo tackles.

The Browns listed RB Lawrence Vickers, DB Gerard Lawson, DB Hamza Abdullah, LB Beau Bell, WR Steve Sanders, TE Martin Rucker and QB Ken Dorsey among their inactives for Week 11 at Buffalo.

The following Cleveland Browns are inactive for Week 17 at Pittsburgh: DB Travis Daniels, SS Hamza Abdullah, TE John Madsen, TE Darnell Dinkins, WR Paul Hubbard, LB Leon Williams and DT Santonio Thomas.

At the NFL Rookie Symposium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Browns rookie RB James Davis told CBSSports.com in an exclusive interview that the coaches have had him line up in multiple spots on the field in an effort to have him able to play all over, a trend we've seen with other Browns rookies. "[Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll] has got me doing a lot of things, including lining up as a receiver, being in the backfield and running the ball," Davis said. "Right now, I think I just have to be prepared as best I can for the next level."

Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has been impressed with the running backs on the team. He said RB Jamal Lewis still has enough in the tank to be effective this year. "I was on the offensive side, but I remember that run he had against the Jets," Daboll said. "I wasn't happy that day he had it. He is a tough, hard-nosed runner, smart. I am anxious to see him when we get some pads on with this offense." He also likes what he sees from Jerome Harrison. "I've been very impressed," Daboll said. "He has been great in the classroom. He has come out on the practice fields, he has been there everyday. He works extremely hard. He has good talent. He has been a hard worker."

Ankle - Probable for start of training camp

Browns LB Andra Davis (seven tackles), DL Corey Williams (six tackles), LB D'Qwell Jackson (five tackles), LB Willie McGinest (five tackles), DL Ahtyba Rubin (five tackles), DL Shaun Rogers (five tackles) and DB Sean Jones (five tackles) all helped out in a Week 16 loss to the Bengals.

At the NFL Rookie Symposium in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., Browns rookie WR Mohamed Massaquoi told CBSSports.com in an exclusive interview that the coaches have had him "floating around" the field in an effort to have him able to play all over, a trend we've seen with other Browns rookies. "[Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll] has got me all over, trying to learn as much as I can," the former Georgia Bulldog said. "They say the more you know, the more valuable you are, so I'm trying to do my little part by making sure I'm in shape, working hard and trying to be mentally prepared."

Browns LB Andra Davis (seven tackles), DL Corey Williams (six tackles), LB D'Qwell Jackson (five tackles), LB Willie McGinest (five tackles), DL Ahtyba Rubin (five tackles), DL Shaun Rogers (five tackles) and DB Sean Jones (five tackles) all helped out in a Week 16 loss to the Bengals.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Browns are trying to find a No. 2 WR behind Braylon Edwards. So far, rookies Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi are leading the way. Both have drawn praise from coach Eric Mangini and showed more flash than David Patten, Joshua Cribbs, Syndric Steptoe, Mike Furrey, Paul Hubbard and Lance Leggett. It's uncertain whether last year's oft-injured No. 2 WR, Donte Stallworth, facing charges of DUI manslaughter, will participate in training camp.

Safety Nick Sorensen signed a three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. Sorensen, who excelled on special teams last season after joining Cleveland, played in nine games with the Browns in 2007. The 29-year-old ranked fifth on the team with 14 special-teams tackles, making a season-high four in a win over Baltimore on Nov. 18. "Nick joined us midseason last year and did an excellent job on special teams and also provided veteran leadership," Browns general manager Phil Savage said. "He will be a part of our core special teams unit and serve as a quality backup safety." An eight-year veteran, Sorensen has also played for St. Louis and Jacksonville.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports Browns TE Steve Heiden, who tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee Dec. 15, will battle Robert Royal and Martin Rucker for Kellen Winslow's old job if he's ready for training camp.

Knee - Questionable for start of training camp

The following Cleveland Browns are inactive for Week 17 at Pittsburgh: DB Travis Daniels, SS Hamza Abdullah, TE John Madsen, TE Darnell Dinkins, WR Paul Hubbard, LB Leon Williams and DT Santonio Thomas.

Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll met with the media earlier this week and addressed the QB battle between Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. Daboll said "the best player is going to win it." Daboll refuted an earlier report by head coach Eric Mangini that said Quinn has a leg up in the competition because he's more familiar with the new offense. Anderson also has a calf injury, which has limited him in offseason workouts. So, is Quinn ahead coming into training camp? "No," Daboll said.

Calf - Probable for start of training camp

The official team site reports that Cleveland has signed DE Christian Mohr and have waived defensive back Justin Sandy (injury settlement) and defensive end Zach West, the club announced today. Mohr will remain with the Browns for the remainder of the 2008 season on the practice squad, however he will not count towards the Browns 80-man training camp roster and will not count towards the club's eight-man practice squad roster.

Rookie linebacker Beau Bell will undergo surgery on his right knee for tendinitis and swelling. He had arthroscopic surgery in August to remove loose cartilage from behind the kneecap. He was officially placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday.

Browns DB Eric Wright made four tackles and stripped the ball from RB Cedric Benson in a Week 16 loss to Cincinnati.

The New York Jets selected QB Mark Sanchez with the fifth pick of the NFL draft after trading with the Cleveland Browns. The former USC star with the powerful arm gives the Jets a franchise QB after Brett Favre came out of retirement for one season. The pick was the first for new coach Rex Ryan, who will have Sanchez compete with Kellen Clemens for the starting job. Sanchez threw for 3,965 yards and 41 touchdowns in 16 starts with the Trojans, but the Jets were confident in selecting him despite his lack of experience. The Jets acquired the pick from Cleveland and former coach Eric Mangini for their first-round pick, No. 17 overall, their second-round pick this year, and DE Kenyon Coleman, DB Abram Elam and QB Brett Ratliff.

According to the team web site, Browns WR David Patten is excited about the opportunity to compete for playing time in Cleveland. The Browns are looking for a No. 2 WR, and Patten will battle rookies Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi and fellow veteran Mike Furrey for the job. "Blessing -- that's the operative word," Patten said. "That's the word. I've been very blessed. This game is so grueling, so physical. (Lasting this long) comes down to doing the small things day in and day out. It's been a long road. In the early going there were a lot of disappointments, a lot of frustrations. But I always had that self drive, self confidence, the faith not to allow opinions of others to sway me one way or other. The bottom line is perseverance, stay to it, being committed. Here 13 years later I'm still having the last laugh."

Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said the team plans to use WR Joshua Cribbs, normally a return specialist, more on offense this year. "We've been using him as a receiver right now," Daboll said. "Again, in terms of installing a system, there is a lot of information that we put in these guys each day. Right now, he's been playing receiver, that's where he has been slotted. As far as how we use him, that will depend each week on game plan." Daboll is looking forward to working more with Cribbs in training camp. "Cribbs is a good kid," Daboll said. "He is smart. You can tell he loves the game of football. He is very passionate about his job. He fits right into the room with the other guys we've got."

Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll met with the media earlier this week and addressed the QB battle between Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. Daboll said "the best player is going to win it." Daboll refuted an earlier report by head coach Eric Mangini that said Quinn has a leg up in the competition because he's more familiar with the new offense. Anderson also has a calf injury, which has limited him in offseason workouts. So, is Quinn ahead coming into training camp? "No," Daboll said.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports Browns TE Steve Heiden, who tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee Dec. 15, will battle Robert Royal and Martin Rucker for Kellen Winslow's old job if he's ready for training camp.

The Cleveland Browns signed cornerback Hank Poteat on Monday. Poteat, an unrestricted free agent, had two interceptions, a sack, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery last season for the New York Jets. A favorite of new Browns coach Eric Mangini, Poteat spent the last three seasons with the Jets. All four of his career interceptions have come in the last two seasons. The 31-year-old Poteat was a third-round draft choice of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2000 and played three seasons there. He has also played with Tampa Bay and New England

Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has been impressed with the running backs on the team. He said RB Jamal Lewis still has enough in the tank to be effective this year. "I was on the offensive side, but I remember that run he had against the Jets," Daboll said. "I wasn't happy that day he had it. He is a tough, hard-nosed runner, smart. I am anxious to see him when we get some pads on with this offense." He also likes what he sees from Jerome Harrison. "I've been very impressed," Daboll said. "He has been great in the classroom. He has come out on the practice fields, he has been there everyday. He works extremely hard. He has good talent. He has been a hard worker."

The Cleveland Browns have announced the inactives for their Week 16 game vs. Cincinnati. Not in uniform will be: RB Allen Patrick, TE Kellen Winslow, TE John Madsen, WR Paul Hubbard, DB Travis Daniels, SS Hamza Abdullah, DE Shaun Smith and LB Leon Williams.

The Browns have signed free agent cornerback Rod Hood, a starter for Arizona in last season's Super Bowl. Hood spent the past two seasons with the Cardinals. He started 14 games last season, recording 40 tackles and one interception. He also played on special teams and blocked a field goal and returned it 68 yards for a touchdown. He had five interceptions in 2007.

Browns Pro Bowl nose tackle Shaun Rogers is taking part in the club's voluntary offseason workout program after missing the first week in an apparent rift with new coach Eric Mangini. In a video clip on the team's Web site, Rogers is shown shaking hands and hugging a teammate in the weight room at the Browns' training facility in Berea. Mangini said at the owner's meetings in California that he has spoken with Rogers, who had reportedly asked to be traded or released. Rogers made the Pro Bowl in his first season with Cleveland. The Browns acquired the 6-foot-4, 350-pounder in a trade last March with Detroit for cornerback Leigh Bodden. He arrived with a reputation of being uncooperative with the media, overweight and having a poor work ethic. However, the 30-year-old was no trouble and had a solid first season.

On Monday, the Browns formed their practice squad with these players: LB Titus Brown, RB Omar Cuff, DB Travis Key, WR Lance Leggett, DL Melila Purcell and WR Steve Sanders.

The New York Jets selected QB Mark Sanchez with the fifth pick of the NFL draft after trading with the Cleveland Browns. The former USC star with the powerful arm gives the Jets a franchise QB after Brett Favre came out of retirement for one season. The pick was the first for new coach Rex Ryan, who will have Sanchez compete with Kellen Clemens for the starting job. Sanchez threw for 3,965 yards and 41 touchdowns in 16 starts with the Trojans, but the Jets were confident in selecting him despite his lack of experience. The Jets acquired the pick from Cleveland and former coach Eric Mangini for their first-round pick, No. 17 overall, their second-round pick this year, and DE Kenyon Coleman, DB Abram Elam and QB Brett Ratliff.

In an interview with Fanhouse.com, Browns WR Braylon Edwards sets the record straight on his potential trade to New York this offseason and is prepared to play well in the wake of a "fresh start." Edwards was reportedly close to being dealt to the Giants in April, but he understands that pro football is a business and that he's coming back to the Browns with no ill feelings. As for 2009, Edwards knows what he must do to atone for last year's blunders. "I do feel like it's a fresh start for everybody," Edwards said. "Fresh start for the quarterbacks [Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson] and coach [Eric] Mangini. Fresh start for me coming off a subpar year and it's time to show people what I can do."

Undisclosed - Probable for start of training camp

Browns WR Donte Stallworth, serving a 30-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter in the March 14 death of 59-year-old Mario Reyes, released a statement Tuesday after the Miami Herald reported on its Web site citing unidentified sources that the receiver tested positive for marijuana after the accident. Stallworth's lawyer stated any facts surrounding the case that might soon become public were fully known by law enforcement officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys and the judge when the plea agreement was reached. Those facts could include the presence of marijuana in Stallworth's blood, according to the lawyer's statement. An individual can test positive for marijuana weeks after its use, meaning its presence in Stallworth's blood doesn't necessarily mean he was under the influence at the time of the accident. While the marijuana hasn't appeared to play a role in Stallworth's criminal case, it could affect his standing with the NFL and its drug policies.

Suspension - Suspended indefinitely. Questionable to play this season

On Friday, the Ravens waived WR Darnerien McCants and TE Aaron Walker, and placed DT Dwan Edwards (back), LB Terrence Melton (hand) and DT Kelly Talavou (shoulder) on Injured Reserve.

Running back Noah Herron has signed with the Browns, who lost Jason Wright to free agency earlier this week. The 26-year-old Herron was drafted by Pittsburgh in the seventh round in 2005. The 5-foot-11, 225-pounder will battle in training camp with Jerome Harrison to fill Wright's role as a part-time back behind Jamal Lewis.