Cleveland Browns:
- “Doubling-down on versatility, Browns extend Duke Johnson” (PFF) - “Johnson finished the 2017 season with the eighth-ranked elusive rating (65.5) among backs with at least 100 touches because of his ability to avoid contact altogether.”
- “Joe Thomas dishes on retirement, Tyrod Taylor, Baker Mayfield” (MJ) - “The Browns finally have a quarterback teammates can believe in, and Joe Thomas won’t be part of the experience.”
- “Five questions the Browns need to answer before training camp” (WKNR) - “New England coach Bill Belichick always says Patriots OTAs and minicamps are periods of education, not competition. The distinction applies as much to the Browns as any team.”
- “Kellen Winslow Jr.’s rep: He was house shopping for mother-in-law when neighbor called police” (CBS) - “Kellen Winslow Jr. was arrested this weekend after a suspicious neighbor called the police while Winslow was shopping for a house for his mother-in-law...”
NFL:
- “Drug charges against T.J. Ward dropped” (ESPN) - “Drug charges against safety T.J. Ward, who was arrested in October 2017 for marijuana possession, have been dropped, according to Hillsborough County court records.”
- “Earl Thomas says he’s skipping Seahawks mandatory minicamp” (AP) - “Earl Thomas is putting the pressure on the Seattle Seahawks for a new contract, saying he will not participate in any team activities until his contract situation is resolved.”
- “Julian Edelman issues statement after failed PED test” (NFL.com) - “New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman has responded to reports that he’s facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance enhancing substances.”
- “Johnny Manziel takes a late hit, says he expects more of them” (PFT) - “Manziel played his second Canadian Football League preseason game today, and after taking a late hit in the game, he said he’s expecting more of that from his CFL opponents.”