This feature gives a brief snapshot of what happened during the past week related to the Cleveland Browns (or important NFL news). Outlined below is a recap from the week of June 29 - July 5, 2014.
- Sunday, June 29th: We looked at the news that Ohio.com is moving to a pay model for its online content. ... Part 1 of our defensive line preview looked at the starting lineup of Ahtyba Rubin, Phil Taylor, and Desmond Bryant. ... The Browns Fan Advisory Board had their first meeting and they are looking for feedback. ... QB Johnny Manziel filmed a car commercial at Collinwood High School.
- Monday, June 30th: ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Browns were trying to sign QB Brian Hoyer to a contract extension. ... DBN's Jon Stinchcomb continued his feature on reshuffling the NFL with roster rankings.
- Tuesday, July 1st: Part 2 of our defensive line preview looked at backups Billy Winn, John Hughes, Ishmaa'ily Kitchen, and Armonty Bryant. ... CBS Sports labeled OLB Paul Kruger as overrated and FS Tashaun Gipson as underrated when it came to Browns players. ... Bills ILB Kiko Alonso tore his ACL, which could impact the Browns' first-round pick from Buffalo.
- Wednesday, July 2nd: SB Nation is now allowing members to change their username. ... Browns LT Joe Thomas was ranked No. 18 in the NFL's Top 100 list. ... Browns WR Josh Gordon was ranked No. 16 in the NFL's Top 100 list.
- Thursday, July 3rd: We looked at the ruling on TE Jimmy Graham and how it might impact TE Jordan Cameron. ... Browns WR Josh Gordon has his appeal hearing set for late-July. ... Part 3 of our defensive line preview looked at the relatively unknown players on the back end of the roster.
- Friday, July 4th: We wished everybody a Happy 4th of July.
- Saturday, July 5th: Browns WR Josh Gordon was arrested for DWI. ... We reviewed the polls from all of our defensive line previews. ... Part 1 of our offensive line preview looked at the projected starting lineup, featuring LT Joe Thomas, LG Joel Bitonio, C Alex Mack, RG John Greco, and RT Mitchell Schwartz.
DBN Tweet of the Week:
In 2 yrs Josh Gordon will be 25. Still don't see any reason for #Browns to release him. He should play again for them or nobody.
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) July 5, 2014