Cleveland Browns

Brian Hoyer could win backup job with Cleveland Browns

AFC North programming note

From now until the start of training camps in late July, I will take some time off. This week will be one where I'll be leaving the blog in the capable hands of our editors, who will keep you informed with all the latest news.

Play tells story of Charles Follis, the nation's first black professional football player

Clayton: Breaking down free-agent spending

Plenty of teams made big splashes early in free agency, but keep an eye on those who waited for smart bargains, writes John Clayton.

This Cleveland Browns QB obsession isn't healthy (or even much fun): Bud Shaw's Sunday Sports Spin

Weeden still has to like his chances

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden told The Plain Dealer that he wasn't given any advance warning that the team was going to sign Brian Hoyer, and that he hasn't been told of Hoyer's role.

Brandon Weeden surprised Browns signed QB Brian Hoyer, but welcomes challengers

Reviewing AFC North position rankings

For the past two weeks, the AFC North blog has ranked the positions in the division. Some positions were easy (running back was straightforward) and others were not (wide receiver and secondary were the toughest for me).

Eight in the Box: Returning from injury

A look at key players for each AFC North team who are coming back from injuries: Baltimore Ravens: Cornerback Lardarius Webb. The Ravens need their top cornerback to return to his old form, especially with Cary Williams going to the Eagles in free agency.