Cleveland Browns:
- "Clayton: Browns' gamble makes sense" (AFC North Blog) - "Using a second-round supplemental pick on former Baylor wide receiver Josh Gordon might have been a gamble for the Cleveland Browns, but it was a smart gamble."
- "Browns show urgency in drafting of Josh Gordon" (Plain Dealer) - "New Browns' wide receiver Josh Gordon is the highest selection in the NFL supplemental draft since Tony Hollings in 2003."
- "Josh Gordon selection another sign that Browns are too patient with youth movement" (Sports Xchange) - "Never to be mistaken for George Allen, whose well-known suggestion about the connection between the time-space continuum and winning games stretched about as far as the tip of his nose, Cleveland Browns coach Pat Shurmur might want to paraphrase the famously impatient Hall of Famer's legendary admonition."
- "Trent Richardson has knack for defying doubt" (Beacon Journal) - "If the trend continues, Browns rookie running back Trent Richardson will make the great Jim Brown eat his words."
- "Early Cleveland Browns Offensive Questions As Training Camp Approaches" (WFNY) - "It’s amazing to consider that training camp begins in just two weeks. The Browns will kick-start their 2012 season with a helmet practice from 8:45-11:15 a.m. on Saturday, July 28."
NFL:
- "Brees passes physical, signs $100M, 5-year deal" (AP) - "Drew Brees took some time out of his Sunday to sign autographs on items ranging from a black jersey handed to him by a fan to a $100 million contract handed to him by the New Orleans Saints."
- "Source: Wes Welker may not get deal" (ESPN) - "A Hail Mary remains possible, but as of late Saturday night the expectation is the New England Patriots and receiver Wes Welker will not reach a contract extension by Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for franchise-tagged players."
- "Report: Peyton Manning dazzles during throwing exhibition" (SportingNews) - "Peyton Manning's comeback from neck surgery will be one of the most scrutinized training-camp story lines later this month."
- "Broncos' Dumervil charged with aggravated assault" (AP) - "Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil has been charged with aggravated assault with a firearm in Florida."