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Chargers sign Hadnot

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Chargers officially have announced the arrival of 21 undrafted free agents.  They’ve also signed one veteran:  offensive lineman Rex Hadnot. Hadnot, an eight-year veteran, started 16 games for the Cardinals in 2011.  He previously played for the …

CNNSI.com

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Colt McCoy returned to work with the Cleveland Browns not knowing how much longer he'll have a job.

Starting Blocks, cleveland.com

Links to stories, opinion and videos about the Oklahoma State quarterback the Browns selected with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Cleveland Browns have been to the playoffs once since returning to the league in 1999.  That was 10 years ago.  In 2007, they almost made it to the postseason.  Since then, nothing. But they’ve found a way to get some attention this offseason, vi…

theclevelandfan.com

After three days and almost 20 hours of hearing analysts drone on about short arms, small hands, loose hips and tight ankles, the 2012 NFL Draft has come to a close. The Cleveland Browns selected 11 players over the draft’s three days, filling obvious h…

Starting Blocks, cleveland.com

One columnist thinks Richardson should become the third-best running back in Browns' history, behind two Hall of Famers and ahead of another. Links to more Trent Richardson stories.

Glenn Moore, cleveland.com

Here are what blogs from Cleveland and around the country are saying about the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians.

cleveland.com, cleveland.com

"Actions speak louder than words. And like Richardson said, he's got a lot to prove if he's going to be measured up against the greats who have played the game... including Jim Brown. For the sake of Cleveland Brown fans everywhere... I hope he mak…

ESPN.com

Let's break down the Cleveland Browns' 2012 draft: FIRST-ROUND SPOTLIGHT: RB Trent Richardson and QB Brandon Weeden. The Browns made the right move to trade up to No. 3 for Richardson. Whether an actual threat existed or not, the Browns couldn't risk an…

cleveland.com, cleveland.com

Today, live at noon, on PD Sports Insider: Browns Edition, brought to you by Ed Tomko Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Avon Lake, join Dennis Manoloff and cleveland.com's Glenn Moore, along with Mary Kay Cabot to recap the 2012 NFL draft and discuss how each …

theclevelandfan.com

TheClevelandFan is excited to announce the addition full time coverage of the Mid-American Conference football and men’s basketball this year. Providing that coverage is Mike “Spin” Spinelli, long time TCF forum monger and MAC apologist. Providing t…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The draft is done and we’ll talk with a couple of writers about what it meant for the teams they cover on Monday’s PFT Live. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News will join Mike Florio to talk about how the Jets fared during the draft. Their first t…

Starting Blocks, cleveland.com

Trent Richardson grew up in the shadow of Emmitt Smith.

theclevelandfan.com

Well fans, the 2012 NFL draft is in the rear view mirror and it has been a long journey getting there. The journey started with the Senior Bowl and ended on Saturday night when the Browns made their final selection in the 7th round. For me personally th…

Barry Petchesky, deadspin.com

Yesterday's "Dear Abby" column featured "Good dad in Cleveland," who's seeking advice on what to do with his eight-year-old son, understandably driven to animal abuse by the frustrations of being a Cleveland sports fan. Little Junior…

cleveland.com, cleveland.com

"Quarterbacks get hurt all of the time. You need a good backup and Colt has the attributes to be just that. High character, not a whiner, adequate reach of the offense. He can and will be a good backup, no need to get rid of him. Wallace makes much…

Elton Alexander, cleveland.com

Akron offensive lineman Jake Anderson signed with the Browns, while three Kent State players signed pro deals.

grantland.com

The Cleveland Browns had an interesting first day of the 2012 NFL draft. On the one hand, Cleveland got two of the draft's most productive players: Br...