Chris Smith, a defensive end who spent eight years in the NFL, has died at the age of 31. Smith was a 2014 fifth-round pick of the Jaguars who also spent time with the Bengals, Browns, Panthers, Raiders, Ravens and Texans. This year he was playing for the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons. No cause of [more] … [Read more...] about Former NFL player Chris Smith dies at 31
Greg Newsome: I don’t understand trade request report, I adore Cleveland
There was a report last week that Browns cornerback Greg Newsome asked to be traded, but his agent Drew Rosenhaus responded to say that he’d spoken to the team and that his client wasn’t looking to leave. Newsome had a chance to deliver the same message on Tuesday and he said there was never a [more] … [Read more...] about Greg Newsome: I don’t understand trade request report, I adore Cleveland
Amari Cooper had core muscle surgery in February
Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper‘s offseason activities included a trip to the operating room. Cooper held a press conference from the team’s facility on Tuesday and told reporters that he had core muscle surgery in February. Cooper was on the injury report late last season with what was described at the time as a hip [more] … [Read more...] about Amari Cooper had core muscle surgery in February
Deshaun Watson: It’s a night-and-day difference from this time last year
On his first day of the Browns’ offseason program a year ago, Deshaun Watson faced uncertainty. He was with a new team, learning new teammates, and had a suspension hanging over his head. He eventually served an 11-game suspension for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy after more than two dozen women accused him of [more] … [Read more...] about Deshaun Watson: It’s a night-and-day difference from this time last year
Myles Garrett: Toe injury frustrating, but don’t think it will be an issue this season
There was no Pro Bowl game this year, but Browns defensive end Myles Garrett still emerged from the festivities with a new injury. Garrett dislocated his toe while racing Panthers defensive end Brian Burns through an obstacle course. The injury did not require him to have surgery, but Garrett said on Tuesday that it has [more] … [Read more...] about Myles Garrett: Toe injury frustrating, but don’t think it will be an issue this season