Browns look to Mangini as next head coach
It didn't take long for Eric Mangini to find a new home, as the former New York Jets head coach reached an agreement on Wednesday to lead the Cleveland Browns in the same capacity. Terms of the contract were not released.
AFC North: Will Big Ben Play? Will It Matter?
An eerie silence pervaded Heinz Field as Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was being strapped to a backboard in the second quarter of Pittsburgh's eventual 31-0 thrashing of the Cleveland Browns.
Browns can Crennel
Just one day after finishing a 4-12 season, the Cleveland Browns have fired head coach Romeo Crennel.
Report: Browns waste little time in showing GM Savage the door
The Cleveland Browns have reportedly fired general manager Phil Savage following the club's 31-0 drubbing at the hands of hated rival Pittsburgh on Sunday, capping a dreadful 4-12 season.
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland
Willie Parker ran for 116 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries, and the Steelers defense held Cleveland to 126 yards total offense, as Pittsburgh throttled the Browns, 31-0, to close the 2008 regular season.
Gradkowski will start under center against Steelers
The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that quarterback Bruce Gradkowski will start on Sunday against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Browns' Dorsey held out of practice
Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel held out starting quarterback Ken Dorsey from Wednesday's practice and will make a final decision later in the week on who will start Sunday's regular- season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL Matchup - Cleveland at Pittsburgh
Records: Cleveland Browns (4-11) at Pittsburgh Steelers (11-4) Date: Sunday, December 28th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Heinz Field (65,050) -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Surface: DD GrassMaster Home Record: Cleveland 1-7; Pittsburgh 5-2 Away Record: Cleveland 3-4; Pittsburgh 6-2 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker All-Time Series: Pittsburgh (58-55 -- 2-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 14, 2008 (Pittsburgh, 10-6 at Cleveland) Series Streak: Pittsburgh has won the last 10 meetings.
Recap: Cleveland vs. Cincinnati
Leon Hall had three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, as the Cincinnati Bengals edged the Cleveland Browns, 14-0, in an AFC North defensive clash.
Browns lose Heiden, Bell to season-ending injuries
The Cleveland Browns will be without tight end Steve Heiden and linebacker Beau Bell for the final two games of the season as both are scheduled to have season-ending surgery for separate injuries.
NFL Matchup - Cincinnati at Cleveland
Records: Cincinnati Bengals (2-11-1) at Cleveland Browns (4-10) Date: Sunday, December 21st Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Cleveland Browns Stadium (73,300) -- Cleveland, Ohio Surface: Grass Home Record: Cincinnati 2-4-1; Cleveland 1-6 Away Record: Cincinnati 0-7; Cleveland 3-4 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon All-Time Series: Tied (35-35) Last Meeting: September 28, 2008 (Cleveland, 20-12 at Cincinnati) Series Streak: Cleveland has won two of the last three meetings.
AFC North: Ravens' Playoff Hopes In Peril After Controversial Loss
The Baltimore Ravens had better leave the voodoo doll- pricking to their agitated fan base this week.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Cleveland
Donovan McNabb threw for 290 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles continued their push toward a possible playoff spot with a 30-10 rout of the offensive-inept Cleveland Browns.
Browns' Winslow out vs. Eagles
Cleveland tight end Kellen Winslow will miss a second straight game due to a high ankle sprain when the Browns visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday evening.
AFC North: Steelers "D" Getting Scarier
When it comes time to announce the AFC's Pro Bowl defense in a couple of weeks, perhaps the NFL should just rip up the ballot, make all 11 members of the Steelers the starters, and be done with it.
NFL Matchup - Cleveland at Philadelphia
Records: Cleveland Browns (4-9) at Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1) Date: Monday, December 15th Kickoff: 8:30 p.m. (et) Site: Lincoln Financial Field (67,594) -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Surface: Natural Grass Home Record: Cleveland 1-6; Philadelphia 4-2 Away Record: Cleveland 3-3; Philadelphia 3-3-1 Conference Record: Television: ESPN Announcers: Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Tony Kornheiser, Michele Tafoya andSuzy KolberAll-Time Series: Cleveland (31-14-1)Last Meeting: October 24, 2004 (Philadelphia, 34-31 OT at Cleveland)Series Streak: Philadelphia has won the last two meetings. All-Time Series: Last Meeting: Series Streak:
Recap: Tennessee vs. Cleveland
The vaunted rushing tandem of Chris Johnson and LenDale White both scored a touchdown, as the well-rested Tennessee Titans clinched the AFC South division with a 28-9 win over the Cleveland Browns at LP Field.
Quinn undergoes successful surgery on finger
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair his broken right index finger, an injury he sustained in a November 17 game against Buffalo.
NFL Matchup - Cleveland at Tennessee
Records: Cleveland Browns (4-8) at Tennessee Titans (11-1) Date: Sunday, December 7th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: LP Field (69,143) -- Nashville, Tennessee Surface: Natural Grass Home Record: Cleveland 1-6; Tennessee 5-1 Away Record: Cleveland 3-2; Tennessee 6-0 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Don Criqui and Dan Fouts All-Time Series: Cleveland (33-27 -- Tennessee, 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: November 6, 2005 (Cleveland, 20-14 at Cleveland) Series Streak: Cleveland has won the last three meetings.
AFC North: Tough Stretch-Run Awaits Ravens
When the Baltimore Ravens' team charter lifted off on Sunday evening to carry the team back home following a 34-3 rout of the hapless Cincinnati Bengals, head coach John Harbaugh and his charges might as well have started waving goodbye to the light portion of its schedule.
Browns add Gradkowski as QB injuries mount
The Cleveland Browns signed quarterback Bruce Gradkowski on Tuesday, two days after signal caller Derek Anderson suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Quinn to undergo surgery
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has decided to undergo surgery to repair his broken right index finger, an injury he sustained in a November 17 game against Buffalo.
Browns' injury woes continue, Dorsey to start vs. Titans
Ken Dorsey will be the Browns starting quarterback when Cleveland travels to take on the Tennessee Titans next Sunday, while the team will be without both quarterback Derek Anderson and tight end Kellen Winslow.
Browns' QB Anderson injured in loss to Colts
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson left Sunday's 10-6 loss to Indianapolis late in the fourth quarter with a sprained ligament in his left knee that will likely end his season.
Recap: Cleveland vs. Indianapolis
Robert Mathis' 37-yard fumble return with 9:55 remaining in the fourth quarter lifted the Indianapolis Colts to a 10-6 win over the Cleveland Browns.
