March 2017 - Cleveland Browns Wiretap

Christian Kirksey Signs Four-Year, $38M Extension With Browns

May 30, 2017 7:27 PM

Christian Kirksey has agreed upon a four-year, $38 million extension with the Cleveland Browns.

The deal contains $20 million in guaranteed money.

Kirksey led the Browns in tackles last season.

Kirksey joins fellow linebacker Jamie Collins and guard Joel Bitonio as young players the team retained.

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Brock Osweiler On Starting: 'Proof Is In The Film'

May 25, 2017 3:51 PM

Brock Osweiler is convinced that he's a starting quarterback in the NFL.

"Absolutely," Osweiler said in his first interview since being traded from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns.

To those who doubt, Osweiler added: "I think the proof is in the film for the past two years."

The Texans traded Osweiler one year after he signed a four-year, $72 million contract.

"There was a coach that I played for in college, and he told me, only worry about the things that you can control," Osweiler said. "So from the time of the trade, that's all I've done. I couldn't be any more excited to be here. From the day I arrived, you couldn't have been welcomed in a better way."

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Browns Add Ryan Grigson To Front Office

May 24, 2017 7:01 PM

The Cleveland Browns have hired Ryan Grigson as Senior Personnel Executive. Executive Vice President of Football Operations Sashi Brown made the announcement.

Grigson will report to Vice President of Player Personnel Andrew Berry.

“Ryan brings valuable experience to our personnel group,” said Brown. “He was raised as a road-scout and has been evaluating talent in this league for almost 20 years. We place a premium on that experience and on his passion for football. Ryan has much to offer to any personnel department and we are pleased that he chose to join our staff.”

“We are excited to add Ryan to our personnel department,” said Berry. “Having worked with him for four years with the Colts, I know Ryan is an individual with a palpable passion for scouting, a tireless work ethic and an insatiable competitive drive. His experiences as an NFL player and executive will prove valuable to the mission of our group, while his team-orientation and personal integrity will continue to strengthen our department’s culture.”

Grigson enters his 19th season in an NFL front office after previously serving as General Manager for the Indianapolis Colts from 2012-16.

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Browns Sign Myles Garrett To $30.4M Contract

May 23, 2017 9:06 AM

The Cleveland Browns have signed first overall pick Myles Garrett to his four-year, fully guaranteed rookie contract.

The deal is reportedly worth $30.4 million with a $20.25 million signing bonus and includes offset language. As with all first round picks, the contract includes a team option for a fifth year.

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Jason McCourty Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Browns

May 18, 2017 9:09 AM

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to a two-year deal with Jason McCourty, who will provide much-needed depth at cornerback.

The deal is worth up to $6 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

McCourty played for the Tennessee Titans the past eight seasons, but became a free agent after he was released on April 18.

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NFL Denies Josh Gordon's Bid For Reinstatement

May 14, 2017 1:46 PM

The NFL has denied Josh Gordon's application for reinstatement, according to a league source.

The Cleveland Browns wide receiver applied in early March. He can reapply for reinstatement in the fall.

Gordon hasn't played in a regular-season game since 2014 because of suspensions for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

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Browns May Not Keep Sixth-Round Pick Caleb Brantley

May 1, 2017 9:21 AM

The Cleveland Browns selected Caleb Brantley with the 185th pick in the draft this weekend, but they may not keep the former Florida defensive tackle.

Brantley is considered one of the nation's top interior defensive line prospects, but his draft stock fell after he was charged on suspicion of misdemeanor battery following an alleged physical altercation with a woman earlier this month.

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