June 19, 2013

Brown release training camp schedule; opens July 25 runs through Aug. 13

The Browns will open training camp Thursday July 25 and hold 14 practices open to the public from 4-6:30 p.m. at team headquarters. First-year coach Rob Chudzinski adjusted the schedule from last season to practice in the late afternoon rather than the morning. The team will hold a short, non-contact walkthrough in the mornings that [...]

Browns WR Josh Gordon suspended for 2 games, blames codeine in cough medicine

Browns No. 1 receiver Josh Gordon started his second season by dropping the ball. Gordon was suspended without pay for the team’s first two regular-season games for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, the NFL announced Friday afternoon. He was also fined two additional game checks. He will forfeit $148,894 of his $632,802 base salary. Gordon [...]

Updated: Browns WR Josh Gordon suspended for 2 games by NFL for violating drug policy

The Browns will open the regular season without No. 1 receiver Josh Gordon. Gordon was suspended without pay for the team’s first two regular-season games for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy, the NFL announced Friday afternoon. Gordon was also fined two additional game checks. “In February, I was diagnosed with strep throat for which a [...]

Browns coach Rob Chudzinski, QB Brandon Weeden excited about team as offseason program ends

BEREA — Rob Chudzinski joked, chatted and taught Thursday as the Browns finished the offseason program with a final minicamp practice. The beginning of one of the few lulls of the NFL calendar could’ve been the reason for the good mood. More likely is Chudzinski’s comfort with his team. The first-year coach likes what he’s [...]

Browns notes: Receiving corps draws praise after strong offseason

BEREA – Davone Bess and Travis Benjamin – the “undersized” receivers – went the six offseason practices open to the media without a dropped pass of note. Josh Gordon and Greg Little – the big, fast starting wideouts – let a few balls hit the ground, but showed playmaking versatility from outside and the slot. [...]

Browns Notes: RB Trent Richardson says he’ll be ready for start of training camp, downplays leg injury again

BEREA – Running back Trent Richardson said he’ll practice when training camp opens, his injury isn’t any worse than the announced lower-leg strain and he hasn’t lost weight or strength from taking migraine medication. While refuting items in a report, he also emphasized he’s anxious to get back on the field with his teammates. “I [...]

Browns: Special teams will look different this year

BEREA — Long snapper Christian Yount qualifies as a veteran on the Browns’ special teams. He arrived for Week 13 in 2011. The change that permeates the organization is obvious in the kicking game. Gone are Pro Bowl kicker Phil Dawson, Pro Bowl returner Joshua Cribbs, punter Reggie Hodges and core special teamers Ray “Bubba” [...]

Browns RB Trent Richardson reiterates he’ll be ready for start of training camp, downplays severity of injury

Scott Petrak The Chronicle-Telegram BEREA – Browns running back Trent Richardson is getting antsy sitting on the sideline with a strain in his lower right leg but fully expects to be back practicing when training camp opens in late July. “I still expect to be out there Day 1,” he said Wednesday following minicamp practice. [...]

Browns’ David Nelson finds it’s better to give than to receive

BEREA — David Nelson was back with Browns teammates and coaches Tuesday for the start of mandatory minicamp. The lanky receiver didn’t join them in the huddle as he continues to rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in last season’s opener. But he worked on the side with trainers, ran some routes, watched [...]

Browns Notes: Coach Rob Chudzinski expects RB Trent Richardson ready for start of training camp in July

BEREA – Coach Rob Chudzinski refuted a report Tuesday by saying running back Trent Richardson is scheduled to participate when training camp opens in late-July. “That is my expectation,” Chudzinski said. Richardson didn’t practice on the opening day of the three-day mandatory minicamp and will miss the rest of the week. He was sidelined most [...]