Brandon Weeden News

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.

Martha Jane Pinkston was born April 12 at 12:21 a.m., a few days ahead of schedule.

Here are some highlights from our weekly AFC North chat ... Jesse [via mobile]: Is Antonio Brown a No.

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he was "absolutely not" aware of and did not participate in the practices that led to the federal investigation into his Pilot Flying J company.

December 30, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brian Hoyer passes the ball during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.

Cleveland quarterback Jason Campbell watches as quarterback Brandon Weeden throws a pass during Thursday's organized team activities at the Browns' training facility in Berea.

Most of the stories coming out of organized team activities and minicamps over the next month and a half will be over-analyzed in a slow news cycle.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- There isn't much of an argument over which team has the top linebackers in the AFC North: the Pittsburgh Steelers.

That's especially true given the long-suffering group's inability to give up on their beloved Browns.

Former Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden pretty much carries himself the way he did as a rookie last year.

Sam Elliott has given great performances in so many classic films, but for some reason, whenever I think of the grizzled badass, I flash on his unforgettable entrance in Rowdy Herrington's ROAD HOUSE.

When it came to David Ash , Malcolm Brown 's answer was no different than any other Texas player has given over the past several years when the quarterback question has come up.

Phil Taylor, left, is the NFL's No. 2 nose tackle, according to a ranking by CBSSports.com. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- CBSSports NFL Insider Pat Kirwan compiled a list of some of the best defensive linemen in the league.

In a speech to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's luncheon club on Monday, Browns General Manager Mike Lombardi made it clear that the jury is still out on Brandon Weeden, that Jabaal Sheard fits into the team's pass-rushing plans, that Barkevious Mingo doesn't necessarily need to bulk up and that the club is in no way giving up on the season just ... (more)

The Cleveland Browns held a rookie mini-camp over the weekend, and on Tuesday, they'll begin the first of three consecutive weeks of "Organized Team Activities" -- a Tuesday-through-Thursday session each week.

It seems like each day there's a new team that gets added to the list of teams not interested in quarterback Tim Tebow and now-the C leveland Browns can officially be added to that list.

The AFC North Draft Tournament continues with the second round picks. Jarvis Jones crushed Barkevious Mingo and Tyler Eifert defeated Matt Elam.

Plain Dealer's Cleveland Browns beat writers Mary Kay Cabot and Tom Reed update you on what happened during the second day of the Browns three-day rookie minicamp in Berea.

There was Barkevious Mingo, the first rounder. The new front office absolutely loves this guy.

Two college football teams have the best chance to make it through the 2013 season undefeated, thanks to solid talent, and more importantly, easy schedules.