Daily Dawg Tags: Day 1 of Browns free agency
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 Thursday, March 10.
Cleveland Browns:
Mitchell Schwartz to sign with Kansas City
"Mitchell Schwartz joined the Kansas City Chiefs after the Cleveland Browns took back an offer for him to rejoin the team."
Tashaun Gipson to sign with Jacksonville
"Reports are confirming that Tashaun Gipson has agreed to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars."
Alex Mack to sign with Atlanta
"Several reports are confirming that Alex Mack has agreed to a five-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons."
Travis Benjamin to sign with San Diego
"We caught up with Randy Gurzi of Toro Times to hear his thoughts on the possibility of Johnny Manziel playing for the Houston Texans."
Browns decline to dump Johnny Manziel on first day of NFL’s new year (ohio.com)
"The Browns were so quiet during the first day of free agency that they didn’t even lower the boom on troubled quarterback Johnny Manziel when the NFL’s new year began."
Imagine how Joe Thomas must feel? (cleveland.com)
"Wednesday, 31-year-old future Hall of Famer Joe Thomas, who’s never appeared in a postseason game, saw his franchise ostensibly defer until 2018."
NFL News:
Houston Texans hit lottery in free agency (Toro Times)
"The Houston Texans wasted no time cracking down on their biggest needs this offseason. Experts have already reported that the team has come to agreements with both quarterback Brock Osweiler, running back Lamar Miller and offensive lineman Jeff Allen."
NY Giants sign Olivier Vernon to a record-setting deal (GMen HQ)
"The New York Giants agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon on a five year $85 million contract, with $52.5 million GUARANTEED, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rappaport and FOX Sports NFL Insider Mike Garafolo. The deal sets a record for a 4-3 defensive end."
Denver Broncos: Trust in Elway (Predominantly Orange)
"The Denver Broncos are experiencing what all Super Bowl winning teams go through, departure. Money is something that rolls in for players who win a Lombardi Trophy, and they follow the almighty dollar. I will never begrudge a man his desire to make as much money as possible. This is America. But I will gladly wave goodbye."
KC Chiefs forfeit two draft picks for tampering (Arrowhead Addict)
"The Kansas City Chiefs have been forced to forfeit two draft picks, $250,000 and had fines to executives for tampering with Jeremy Maclin."