April 2017 - Cleveland Browns Wiretap

49ers To Meet With Myles Garrett In Case Browns Don't Take Him No. 1

Mar 30, 2017 1:35 PM

The San Francisco 49ers will meet with Myles Garrett in case the Cleveland Browns don't take him first overall as widely expected.

The 49ers own the second overall pick.

John Lynch was on hand for Garrett’s pro day workout in College Station, Texas, and seemed dutifully impressed that Garrett participated.

“I thought it was impressive,” Lynch said. “Here’s this kid who really doesn’t need to show everyone much more, but yet he shows up and runs a 40. I think it just speaks to the kind of kid he is. It was impressive. It’s well-documented – I’m not saying anything ground-breaking – he’s a special athlete.

“He checks all the boxes. That’s why people are talking about him in the way they are.”

Darin Gantt/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Draft, Draft Misc

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Browns Won't Trade First Overall Pick

Mar 28, 2017 4:09 PM

The Cleveland Browns have ruled out trading the first overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft.

"No," Jackson said. "I can tell you no on that one."

The Browns are widely expected to draft Myles Garrett even though they're publicly non-committal. 

The Browns have Brock Osweiler, Cody Kessler and Kevin Hogan on the roster at quarterback.

 

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Browns 'Aren't Expected' To Pursue Kirk Cousins Trade

Mar 15, 2017 5:25 PM

The Cleveland Browns "aren't expected" to pursue a trade for Kirk Cousins despite rumors that they are interested in the quarterback, according to a report.

Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer cited an unnamed league source in her report.

Mary Kay Cabot/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Washington Football Team, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Browns Have Interest In Geno Smith As Starter

Mar 14, 2017 7:49 AM

The Cleveland Browns may not have their starting quarterback yet and reportedly have interest in Geno Smith, who spent the last two seasons as a backup with the New York Jets.

Smith hasn't started and finished a game since the 2014 season.

The Los Angeles Chargers and New York Giants have expressed interest in Smith as a reserve.

Ian Rapoport/NFL

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Terrelle Pryor: Washington QB Situation Can't Be As Bad As 2016 Browns

Mar 13, 2017 7:50 PM

Terrelle Pryor signed with Washington last week despite the lack of clarity at quarterback going forward.

Kirk Cousins is signed for 2017, but he reportedly asked for a trade and was rebuffed.

"I don't want to say it was my first priority because at the end of the day you want to be wanted," Pryor said. "You want to be with a team that wants you to be on the team. In Washington, they were very aggressive in terms of wanting me to be on the team. I played with six quarterbacks last year. I don't think it could get that bad. Obviously, I would like to play with Kirk (Cousins); I would be an idiot if I didn't believe that. I think he's a great quarterback and hopefully that's what happens."

Conor Orr/NFL

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Washington Football Team, Misc Rumor

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Brock Osweiler Has 'No News' On Future With Browns

Mar 13, 2017 5:14 PM

Brock Osweiler says he has "no news" on the developments surrounding his trade to the Cleveland Browns last week.

The Browns acquired Osweiler's guaranteed $16 million salary for 2017, but have not assured the quarterback that he will remain with the team. Cleveland also acquired a second-round pick in the trade.

Steve Wyche/NFL

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Misc Rumor

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Jimmy Garoppolo's Farewell Instagram Post Was A 'Hoax'

Mar 10, 2017 7:28 PM

An Instagram post on the verified account of Jimmy Garoppolo saying farewell to New England sent social media buzzing, but a source believed it was a "prank" or "hoax."

The source added "not to my knowledge" when asked about a potential trade.

The Cleveland Browns have been linked to Garoppolo in a trade with the Patriots, but there reportedly have been no talks.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Tags: New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Browns Still Pursuing Jimmy Garoppolo Despite Brock Osweiler Trade

Mar 9, 2017 5:57 PM

Despite trading for Brock Osweiler, the Cleveland Browns will still pursue a trade for Jimmy Garoppolo.

The Browns acquired a 2018 second rounder as part of the deal for Osweiler. Essentially, they moved up from the fourth-round to the second for $16 million --  the price of Osweiler's guaranteed contract.

The Browns have two first-round picks and two second-rounders this year, and now three second-round picks in 2018.

The Patriots will still want the Browns' No. 1 overall pick this year in exchange for Garoppolo and No. 12 doesn't interest them as much.

the Browns plan to take Myles Garrett with the first overall pick.

Mary Kay Cabot/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tags: Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Browns Acquire Brock Osweiler From Texans

Mar 10, 2017 12:12 PM

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire Brock Osweiler from the Houston Texans.

Houston will send Osweiler, a second round pick and a sixth round pick to Cleveland for a fourth round pick.

The Browns will take on Osweiler's $16 million salary.

Cleveland also had interest in trading for Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason from the Patriots. Cleveland had over $100 million in cap space this offseason and in trading for Osweiler, they get someone to start this season while picking up an additional asset with the second round pick.

The Texans clear cap space with the deal as they pursue Tony Romo.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Kenny Britt Agrees To Four-Year, $32.5M Deal With Browns

Mar 9, 2017 10:58 AM

Kenny Britt and the Cleveland Browns have agreed upon a four-year, $32.5 million deal.

The contract will have $17 million in guaranteed money.

Britt's eighth season in the NFL was his most productive, as he finished 2016 with career highs in receptions (68) and receiving yards (1,002), becoming the Los Angeles Rams' first player in nine years to reach the 1,000-yard milestone.

Britt suffered a torn ACL early in 2011 and caused the Titans headaches with multiple off-field incidents that drew police attention.

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Tags: Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Patriots Seeking Two First Round Picks For Jimmy Garoppolo
If the Patriots would accept trading Jimmy Garoppolo for the Browns' pick at No. 12 and another later round selection, Cleveland would strongly consider that.

Mary Kay Cabot/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Myles Garrett 'Clinched' Browns' Decision To Take Him At No. 1
The Browns have a need at quarterback but there isn't one in this draft that can compare to Myles Garrett as a pass rusher.

Mary Kay Cabot/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Browns Listening To Offers For First Overall Pick
The Browns may not be eager to trade the No. 1 overall pick, but they are willing to listen to offers.

Pat McManamon/ESPN