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NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

Mar. 25, 2024 14:58 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent. A violation will result in a 15-yard penalty and could ultimately result in...

Browns are re-signing kicker Cade York, AP source says. The former draft pick was cut last season

Mar. 23, 2024 14:41 PM EDT

The Browns are giving unpredictable, unreliable kicker Cade York another chance. Cleveland is re-signing York, a fourth-round draft pick in 2022 whose struggles led to him being cut before last season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday. ...

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL's international player pro day

Mar. 22, 2024 13:32 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was dripping sweat and still catching his breath after finishing up receiving drills when several NFL scouts approached him at the University of South Florida’s pro day. “Do you have an agent?” “Have you...

Browns sign newly acquired receiver Jerry Jeudy to 3-year contract extension through 2027 season

Mar. 19, 2024 16:46 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jerry Jeudy is already going deep for the Browns. The speedy wide receiver, acquired last week in a trade with Denver, signed a three-year contract extension with Cleveland on Tuesday. Jeudy's new deal — he was entering his final year under contract — runs...

Browns to sign Tyler Huntley, former Ravens QB gives more depth behind Deshaun Watson

Mar. 17, 2024 16:13 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns are taking the tough lessons they learned last season about quarterbacks to heart. Cleveland agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Baltimore Ravens QB Tyler Huntley on Sunday, adding another veteran to give them more depth and protection...

Browns hire former Titans coach and Akron native Mike Vrabel as analyst and personnel consultant

Mar. 15, 2024 14:42 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Vrabel will be working in the NFL after all this fall. The former Tennessee Titans head coach, fired in January after consecutive losing seasons, landed as an analyst and personnel consultant for the Cleveland Browns on Friday. The 48-year-old...

Joe Flacco is heading to the Colts on a 1-year, $4.5 million deal, AP source says

Mar. 13, 2024 20:50 PM EDT

Joe Flacco is heading to the Indianapolis Colts after helping the Cleveland Browns reach the playoffs and winning the AP Comeback Player of the Year Award. Flacco and the Colts agreed on a one-year deal for $4.5 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated...

Baker Mayfield excited about Buccaneers' push to retain core of roster in free agency

Mar. 13, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Moments after Tampa Bay was eliminated from the NFL playoffs, Baker Mayfield spoke about the impending challenge the Buccaneers faced in trying to keep a talented roster together this offseason. “I said immediately after the Detroit game ... to build a winning...

Browns are adding Jameis Winston to back up Deshaun Watson, AP source says

Mar. 12, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

Deshaun Watson has a new backup in Cleveland. The Browns agreed Tuesday to a one-year deal with Jameis Winston that's worth up to $8.7 million, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity...

Browns agree to re-sign defensive linemen Za'Darius Smith and Maurice Hurst, AP sources say

Mar. 11, 2024 21:21 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have agreed to re-sign defensive end Za’Darius Smith and defensive tackle Maurice Hurst, a person familiar with the contracts told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the free agents...