Cleveland Browns:
- "Top-rated defensive prospect Morris Claiborne announces his arrival in Cleveland" (Ohio.com) - "Northeast Ohio has become the latest stop on Morris Claiborne’s tour of pre-draft visits. Claiborne, a standout cornerback from Louisiana State who’s considered the top-rated defensive player in this year’s draft, announced on Twitter that he arrived in Cleveland at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday."
- "USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil visiting the Cleveland Browns this week" (Plain Dealer) - "Most analysts believe Southern Cal offensive tackle Matt Kalil will go No. 3 to the Vikings in the NFL draft's first round, but the Browns aren't taking anything for granted."
- "Grade the Browns in free agency" (AFC North Blog) - "I've given my grades out to all the AFC North teams after the first wave of free agency was complete. Now, it's your turn."
- "Agreement reached between two competing bidders, repair work at Cleveland Browns Stadium to begin in two weeks" (Plain Dealer) - "Cleveland Browns Stadium will get repaired in time for a July 29 concert because two contractors who bid on the work reached an agreement Wednesday and avoided a court fight."
NFL:
- "Audio: Gregg Williams tells Saints to injure 49ers" (USA Today) - "Before his final game as Saints defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams offered cash to the man who struck 49ers QB Alex Smith in the head during the 2011 NFC playoffs."
- "Ravens, Lardarius Webb OK deal" (ESPN) - "The Baltimore Ravens reached a six-year agreement with cornerback Lardarius Webb, the team announced Thursday."
- "Ed Reed: I plan on playing, but plans can change" (PFT) - "Ravens safety Ed Reed hinted in a recent interview that he’d consider not playing this season if he doesn’t get a new contract."
- "Madden '13 Cover Vote: Round Three" (ESPN SPORTSNATION) - The Madden '13 Cover Vote is down to the Elite 8.