Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (3/17/15)

Cleveland Browns:

• "Browns spend big, hope for big payoff" (FSO) - "The Cleveland Browns were mostly spectators for the first wave of free agency but made two moves Monday to bolster their defense. In cornerback Tramon Williams, the Browns paid big bucks for a player they hope can still be an above average starter."
• "Tramon Williams Joining Browns Boosts Secondary, but Poses Troubling Questions" (B/R) - "After a quiet first week of free agency, the Cleveland Browns are taking things up a notch. The Browns signed a pair of veteran defenders on Monday, including cornerback Tramon Williams."
• "Browns reportedly offered 1st-round-pick for Bradford" (NFL.com) - "NFL Media's Charley Casserly reports the Cleveland Browns were the team that offered a first round draft pick for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford." - VIDEO
• "Tramon Williams 'This Is A Good Spot For Me'" (Browns.com) - "DB Tramon Williams speaks shortly after signing his contract with the Browns in free agency" - VIDEO

NFL:

• "No update on Falcons, Browns, Patriots investigations" (PFT) - "Seven weeks ago today, investigator Ted Wells said that the #DeflateGate investigation won’t be completed for at least several more weeks."
• "Tim Tebow works out for Eagles" (ESPN) - "Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, but the team is not planning to sign him at this time."
• "Ray McDonald sues rape accuser for defamation" (USA TODAY) - "Former San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald has gone on the offensive, filing a lawsuit Monday against the woman who accused him of sexual assault in December..."
• "Report: Jameis Winston will not attend NFL Draft" (CBS) - "Former Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston is widely expected to be one of the first picks off the board in this year's NFL Draft."