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The Cleveland Browns had better hope Joe Thomas and Jamal Lewis don't get hurt this season.

The Browns' Eric Steinbach, right, blocks Corey Williams during a practice session earlier this month in Berea.

It didn't take Browns cornerback Eric Wright long to forget the new rule concerning post-play celebrations.

Eric Mangini described the quarterback competition as "very close" Monday, but said either Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn will jump out to the lead within the next two weeks.

CLEVELAND: James Davis didn't dare take off his helmet. After the Browns' rookie running back dashed 81 yards for a third-quarter touchdown in a 27-10 victory Saturday night over the visiting Detroit Lions, the Cleveland sideline became a Davis love-fest. Defensive end Robaire Smith cradled him to his chest like a mama bear with her cub.

Jamal Lewis would still be the main focus, but someone else -- probably Harrison -- would have a significant number of carries.

ABOUT THE Browns . . . 1.Eric Mangini has been talking about Jerome Harrison having "a great opportunity to continue to carve out his role." And he's been talking about using a multiback system with the Browns .

Preseason football games give coaches a chance to evaluate players and test new systems without the concern of losing.

A look at offseason changes in the NFL that could affect fantasy football rosters, with rookies designated by : -ARIZONA: ADDED: RB Chris Wells , RB Jason Wright, C Melvin Fowler, Mike Miller promoted from receivers coach to passing game coordinator, assistant head coach and offensive line coach Russ Grimm also made running game coordinator.

The first serious setback of camp occurred midway through Thursday's practice when guard Rex Hadnot went down with appeared to be an injury to his left knee.

All signs pointed to guard Rex Hadnot playing a major role on the Browns' offensive line this season.

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A dark-horse candidate is more than keeping up with the favorites in the battle to start opposite Kamerion Wimbley at outside linebacker.

You might say Jon Jansen has now completed the cycle in his illustrious football career.

From its seven granting cycles in three and a half years, the Wright County Charitable Foundation has awarded a total $226,990 to 84 nonprofit groups across the county.

Gosder Cherilus needs to improve his consistency from play to play if he wants to be the answer at right tackle for the Detroit Lions.

For the George Foster fans in the crowd, fret not. Your favorite offensive tackle, who was released by the Detroit Lions last week, got another chance, this time with the Cleveland Browns.

The Browns have signed offensive lineman George Foster. In addition, the club waived rookie safety Jason Venson.

Over the past decade, the Detroit Lions have been better at developing scapegoats than developing players.

Headed into contact talks with the players' union, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says there is no timetable to reach a new agreement.