Browns come to terms with Haden
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The Cleveland Browns have come to terms with first round selection CB Joe Haden. It is being reported that Haden’s deal is worth 50 million dollars. 12 million in a signing bonus and 26 million is guaranteed.
The speedy cornerback out of the University of Florida who was clocked as fast as a 4.39 at the Florida Pro-Day workout, will be receiving a lot of money for observing this season, as he is really not expected to become an immediate starter in the defense.
Browns already lose one to injury
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As the Cleveland Browns opened camp, one player was already lost for a few weeks due to injury. RB Montario Hardesty. Mary Kay Cabot reports via Twitter that Hardesty will miss a few weeks because he twisted his knee before camp opened.
Hardesty was drawing praise from coaches during the team OTA’s this off season but when he was drafted, there were concerns about his past injuries, predominantly his knee. Browns fans should hope this isn’t an omen of things to come for Hardesty.
Browns Rodgers avoids jail but suspension likely
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Earlier this month it was announced that Cleveland Browns DT Shaun Rodgers avoided a possible conviction and perhaps jail sentence on a felony gun charge. Rodgers will have his charges dismissed if and when he completes 40 hours of community service and a 10 hour gun class. That seemed like good news at the time, however while speaking to the NFL Network, Browns GM Mike Holmgren feels that the tackle will be disciplined by the league.
Holmgren said, “We have not heard from the league. Do I think (a suspension) will be done? Probably”. The loss of Rodgers for an undetermined period of time might not be that detrimental because when Rodgers was lost to injury in 2009, 2nd year DT Ahtyba Rubin stepped in and played well.
Ward can earn 5 million
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Cleveland Browns second round selection T.J. Ward has signed a contract which could net him as much as 5 million during the four years of his contract. His contract includes a 2 million dollar signing bonus and a one time incentive clause for nearly 1 million, so he is guaranteed 3 million.
The Oregon star is 5’11″ 211 pounds and has a 34 inch vertical leap and 4.48 speed.
Colt McCoy signed
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The Colt McCoy era has officially begun in Cleveland. The Texas rookie has signed an deal with an undisclosed value as of yet, but McCoy will be in Browns camp in the morning when rookies are slated to show up for camp.The newlywed will be reporting after just getting married last week, and won’t be bunking with his bride.
But he’ll always have the memories of this.
