Daily Dawg Tags: Browns trade running back Terrance West
By Thomas Moore
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Monday, Sept. 7.
Cleveland Browns:
Coaches reportedly unhappy with brown jerseys:
"The new brown jerseys leave something to be desired, as the coaching staff reportedly has trouble seeing the orange numerals when watching game film."
Random thoughts ahead of the opener:
"The Cleveland Browns are approaching the 2015 regular season with a number of questions still remaining, including the status of several players, injuries, the schedule and the on-field performance of the team."
Browns trade Terrance West for conditional draft pick (Ohio.com):
"As a rookie with the Browns last year, running back Terrance West found himself in the coaching staff’s doghouse more than once. Now West will find himself wearing a different uniform in a different state for a different team."
Source: Austin Davis expected to sign with Browns (ESPN):
"Former St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis was flying to Cleveland on Sunday night for a visit and a physical with the Browns, according to sources. If all goes well with the Browns’ roster maneuvering, Davis is expected to sign a contract with the team."
NFL News:
JPP to return to Giants, take medical exam (NFL.com):
"This Labor Day is vital for the New York Giants and Jason Pierre-Paul, as the sides will finally meet face-to-face. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports JPP is flying to New York on Monday and will take an all-important physical, per two sources informed of the situation."
A costly kick return for Boom Herron (Horseshoe Heroes):
"There’s no doubt that tough roster releases are expected this time of year, but seeing Indianapolis Colts running back Dan “Boom” Herron’s name as the team’s latest cut was surprising to say the least."
Are the Steelers jeopardizing the team’s future? (Still Curtain):
"The Pittsburgh Steelers made adjustments to their final roster on Sunday when they dropped two draft picks made in 2015 to select players claimed off waivers. Cornerback Doran Grant and linebacker Anthony Chickillo were released to make room for running back Jordan Todman and defensive end Caushaud Lyons. (Editor’s note: That’s weird, we thought the Browns were the only team that released draft picks.)"
Ravens regret losing a fan favorite (Ebony Bird):
"The Baltimore Ravens are perhaps now seeing how valuable Jacoby Jones was even though he struggled in the special teams unit last season."