Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (10/21/19)

Cleveland Browns:

• “Sources: Rams’ offer for Browns’ Joel Bitonio sparked flurry of trades last week” (ESPN) - “No team had a busier week than the Los Angeles Rams, who completed three trades involving four players.”
• “Baker Mayfield hit with hefty fine for ripping officials following Browns’ Week 6 loss” (CBS) - “Mayfield has been fine a total of $12,500 for the public comments that he made about the officiating crew.”
• “With starters nearing return, Browns thankful for quality depth in secondary” (Browns.com) - “After six games, it seems as though his wants and those of general manager John Dorsey have been in line since Wilks’ arrival.”
• “Garafolo: It’s a No-Go on Trent Williams” (247Sports) - “Dorsey has been plaguing the questionable Redskins front office with calls but has been told each time that the Redskins have no intention of dealing the left tackle.”

NFL:

• “NFL recently issued second reminder to all teams about criticizing officiating” (PFT) - “After the Browns lost last week to the Seahawks, Cleveland coach Freddie Kitchens opted not to discuss officiating.”
• “Lions Fans Call Out Officiating Circus” (AP) - “Folks in the crowd booed during the pregame coin toss. And they booed some more when the first yellow flag flew, a week after the Lions were hurt by some questionable calls of illegal hands to the face.”
• “Notable injuries from Sunday’s Week 7 NFL games” (NFL.com) - “Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen exited the matchup after suffering a hamstring injury on a first-quarter touchdown catch against the Lions.”