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Cleveland Browns News and Rumors

Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about a veteran passing target for the Browns, more pain for Grady Sizemore, the Cavaliers' rebuilding

Terry Pluto, cleveland.com

If the Browns are serious about using free agency to improve their receiving corps, here's a few suggestions.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson, who under the normal definition of the term “comeback” should have been the 2011 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, would like to come back to Cleveland with a long-term deal.  On Saturday, his agent said that progr…

Mary Kay Cabot, cleveland.com

Will the Browns take Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon at No. 4 when they traded away from receiver Julio Jones at No. 6 last year?

Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

The Plain Dealer's Dennis Manoloff had the opportunity to speak with former Cleveland Browns and current Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis Saturday afternoon.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

During the 2011 season, the Browns opted to pay linebacker Marcus Benard after a motorcycle accident ended his season.  They don’t plan to pay him in 2012. More specifically, they don’t plan to make the potential restricted free agent a tender offer.…

Plain Dealer staff, cleveland.com

Fisher won't be tempted by the hype surrounding Robert Griffin III and thinks a deal could be done before the draft. The two main suitors are expected to be Cleveland and Washington.

Matt Loede, brownsgab.com

Browns general manager Tom Heckert is recovering from serious surgery, according to a report from WTAM-AM 1100 in Cleveland. Heckert is not at the Combine, and the Browns have not offered any word on his condition. “Tom’s personal medical issues are h…