April 2019 - Cleveland Browns Wiretap

Kareem Hunt Undergoes Surgery For Sports Hernia

Aug 29, 2019 8:26 PM

Kareem Hunt has undergone surgery for a sports hernia.

Hunt is serving an eight-game suspension for two off-field altercations. 

Hunt is expected to be healthy upon his return to their roster on Nov. 10.

ESPN

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Injury

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NFL Says Kareem Hunt Can't Be With Browns During Suspension

Aug 29, 2019 7:47 AM

Kareem Hunt will not be permitted inside the Cleveland Browns' facility starting Saturday at 4 p.m as he serves an eight-game suspension to begin the season.

The Browns had asked Roger Goodell to allow Hunt to be around his teammates, arguing he could use the extra support. The ban was handed down after physical altercations off the field.

Cleveland signed Hunt in March, three months after he was released by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Associated Press

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Misc Rumor, Suspension

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Baker Mayfield: Giants Picking Daniel Jones 'Blows My Mind'

Aug 21, 2019 8:12 AM

Baker Mayfield was surprised to see the New York Giants draft Daniel Jones earlier this year.

"Blows my mind," the Cleveland Browns quarterback told GQ. "Some people overthink it. That's where people go wrong. They forget you've gotta win."

Jones was 17-19 at Duke before the Giants made him the sixth overall pick.

"Either you have a history of winning and being that guy for your team or you don't," he told GQ.

Jake Trotter/ESPN

Tags: New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Misc Rumor

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Bears, Browns Attracting Most Super Bowl Bets

Aug 19, 2019 9:19 AM

The Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns have been bet on most to win the Super Bowl, according to Las Vegas sportsbooks.

"It's been kind of overwhelming, the support [for the Bears]," said Alan Berg, the senior oddsmaker for Caesars Sportsbook. "Every time the Bears go to the playoffs, the following year, the money just pours in. Everybody gets optimistic."

The Bears are 9-1 to win the Super Bowl at Caesars, the fourth-best odds behind the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs, who are co-favorites at 7-1, and the New Orleans Saints at 17-2. The Browns are 10-1.

David Purdum/ESPN

Tags: Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Misc Rumor

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Odell Beckham, Jr. Dealing With Hip Injury

Aug 15, 2019 8:13 AM

Odell Beckham, Jr. sat out practice with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday with a hip injury.

The Browns were holding a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts.

Freddie Kitchens termed the injury minor and the wide receiver could participate in team drills on Thursday.

Jake Trotter/ESPN

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Injury, Misc Rumor

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Antonio Callaway Suspended Four Games For Substance Abuse

Aug 9, 2019 2:59 PM

Antonio Callaway has received a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

Callaway had been working with the reserves of the Cleveland Browns in training camp.

“I take full responsibility for my actions,” Callaway said in a statement. “I made a mistake and I own that. I have taken steps to make myself better and I appreciate the Browns standing by me and supporting me during this time. I know there’s nothing I can say to regain trust; it will all be about my actions.”

Callaway had 43 receptions for 586 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie last season.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Fantasy, Suspension

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Texans Acquire Duke Johnson Jr. From Browns For Fourth Round Pick

Aug 8, 2019 10:58 AM

The Cleveland Browns have traded Duke Johnson Jr. to the Houston Texans for a fourth round pick in 2020 that can become a third round pick.

The Browns had a surplus of running backs that made Johnson expendable. 

Tom Pelissero/NFL.com

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

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