Cleveland Browns left tackle Ross Verba said he is boycotting the offseason workout program and said he will continue his work stoppage until he lands a contract extension from the team. Verba is considered as one of the team?s best players, and as a result, he is not happy with the $7.2 million owed to for 2005-2006. "I did them a favor," said Verba, who is working out regularly at the team complex, but declining to participate in any of the on-field activities. "Now it's time for them to show me some respect and love."

After tearing his ACL while attempting tricks on his motorcycle in a parking lot near his home, Kellen Winslow Jr. came forward and apologized to the Cleveland Browns fans for his reckless endangerment. "To those members of the Cleveland Browns family who I have disappointed by my decision to ride a motorcycle, I humbly apologize," Winslow said in a statement. Winslow will likely not play during the entirety of the 2005-06 NFL season.

Browns' head coach and former Patriots' defensive coordinator, Romeo Crennel would be interested in bringing Ty Law, a former player from his New England days to Cleveland. "I haven't spoken with Ty, but Ty knows how I feel about him and I don't think there's any question about how he feels about me," Crennel said. "His injury situation is one that has to be resolved." Law underwent surgery on the foot and has only recently started running. "I know he's visited some places, but I haven't heard [how healthy he is]," Crennel said. "I heard he was running straight ahead, but I don't know where he is." Shortly after Law was released by the Patriots in February, Crennel said at the NFL Combine, "If healthy, Ty Law is still one of the best cornerbacks in the game."

Browns tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee when he crashed his motorcycle, two sources within the league told The Associated Press on Thursday, placing his 2005 season in doubt. An injury such as Winslow's typically requires 10 to 12 months of rehabilitation. Although the Browns have Winslow's medical test results, the club can not disclose the nature of his injuries because they have not received permission from Winslow or his family. On Wednesday, after conferring with his father, NFL Hall of Fame tight end Kellen Winslow Sr., the Browns issued a statement saying, ``The Winslow family has not authorized us to release any information on Kellen's condition.''

After talks of a hold-out, Browns running back Reuben Droughns is back in Cleveland and working out with the team again. "Right now, I'm not worrying about the business side of it," he said Monday night by phone. "All I'm concerned about is learning the system and getting in shape for the season." Droughns is under contract for $950,000 this season and $1.15 million in 2006. Asked whether he's prepared to play under his current contract: "I'm not ready to comment on that. But a new contract still looms heavy on Droughns mind. He is willing to look past it for the time being and shift his focus on preparing for the 2005-06 season. "I definitely feel I'll be around for the quarterback school [starting May 23] and the minicamp [June 13-15]," he said. "I'm committed to doing everything I can to get ready to play." Unfortunately for Browns fans, this issue is most likely not over.

The Washington Redskins agreed to terms with linebacker Warrick Holdman yesterday. Holdman, who released by the Cleveland Browns in late February, started 14 games and collected 110 tackles for the Browns last season. "We've added a veteran guy with a lot of experience," Coach Joe Gibbs said.

Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow was released from the hospital Tuesday, nine days after a motorcycle accident left him with internal injuries and a damaged right knee. Winslow walked out of the Cleveland Clinic on metal crutches, putting no weight on his right leg. He smiled and gave a thumbs up. When asked how he was feeling, he said "good." Winslow left in a sport utility vehicle. Winslow, the team's top pick in the 2004 draft, issued a statement through the Browns thanking his family, friends, fans, the club and the clinic. "I am determined more than ever to get back on the field with my coaches and teammates as soon as possible," Winslow said in a statement. "I'm OK and excited to be going home. I would like to thank everyone in advance for respecting my privacy as I recover."