Darnell Dinkins News

Sometimes you take a few steps back at a position in the offseason, as I don't think anyone can say they are overly pleased with the fact that Kellen Winslow is no longer on the team.

With the running back training camp preview, you sort of get a two-for-one. With only two fullbacks on the roster, it wasn't worth giving the position its own three-to-four-day period.

The former Jets coach Eric Mangini has already put his stamp on the Cleveland franchise.

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NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms on a contract with veteran free-agent safety Darren Sharper.

The Saints brought tight end Darnell Dinkins in for a visit tonight, his agent Andy Benedict confirmed.

Free agent tight end Robert Royal , who played for the Buffalo Bills the past three seasons, has reached a four-year agreement with the Cleveland Browns .

A word of caution: by "replace", I simply mean "taking the roster spot left vacant by". The Browns signed Bills TE Robert Royal to a contract Wednesday, according to Royal himself.

Kellen Winslow's five years with the Browns included a career-threatening motorcycle accident, contract demands, a staph-infection controversy and criticism of the offense, no matter who held the play card.

Posted by Anthony Stalter According to a report by the Cleveland Plain Dealer , the Browns have traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Buccaneers for undisclosed draft picks.

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INDIANAPOLIS: Perhaps it was mere posturing before next week's start to free agency.

After holing up in Berea for more than a month, new coach Eric Mangini is leaving the cocoon of Browns headquarters for Indianapolis and the meat market that is the NFL scouting combine, which kicks into high ...

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Posted By: 1 hr ago The Browns season is over, but for two players it's game on.

For the Browns, it's one last crack at finishing the season on a positive note and more shot at ending a losing streak against their most bitter rival.

To protect themselves in the event that Dave Zastudil may not be able to play in Sunday's season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field, the Browns have added a punter to their practice squad.

Kellen Winslow was one of three Cleveland Browns tight ends deactivated for Sunday's season-ending game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Coach Romeo Crennel has talked to Browns owner Randy Lerner and has been assured that he'll have a chance to meet with him next week.