
BEREA, Ohio -- Jake Delhomme isn't ready to be a backup. The former Carolina Panthers quarterback says he signed a two-year contract with the Cleveland Browns because of their strong finish following a struggling start last year, plus the addition of Mike Holmgren as team president.

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns have re-signed tight end Greg Estandia and defensive back Ray Ventrone.

BEREA -- Mike Holmgren was looking for an experienced quarterback when the Carolina Panthers cut Jake Delhomme.

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have acquired outside linebacker Kamerion Wimbley from the Cleveland Browns for undisclosed draft picks.

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns have traded quarterback Brady Quinn to the Denver Broncos for fullback Peyton Hillis and a 2011 draft pick.

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns have released veteran tight end Steve Heiden. Heiden, who has battled injuries in recent years, was let go by the club hours after Cleveland signed free agent tight end Benjamin Watson to a three-year contract.

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns made it official today announcing the signing of former New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson.
CLEVELAND -- Free agent quarterback Jake Delhomme, released last week by Carolina, is visiting the Cleveland Browns.

CLEVELAND -- New Browns President Mike Holmgren is beginning to put his stamp on the team starting with the position that has stymied the organization since its return to the NFL: quarterback.

CLEVELAND -- Former Browns quarterback Derek Anderson has apologized after saying Cleveland fans "don't deserve a winner" following his release.

BEREA -- The Cleveland Browns have terminated the contract of quarterback Derek Anderson. Anderson joined the club in 2005.

Scott Fujita knows all about what's possible in the NFL. In 2006, he joined a New Orleans Saints team coming off a 3-13 campaign and returning to play in a disaster-stricken city.

CLEVELAND -- Mike Holmgren is already making deals with his former team.

The Cleveland Browns have signed linebacker Scott Fujita and offensive lineman Tony Pashos to multiyear contracts as unrestricted free agents.

CLEVELAND -- The ongoing drama involving Josh Cribbs and his effort to secure a new contract with the Cleveland Browns is finally over.

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns gave second-round tenders to six restricted free agents, but safety Brodney Pool was not retained.

CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Browns' Josh Cribbs will make an announcement at 5 p.m. Friday at the I-X Center before his 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. appearance at the Cleveland Auto Show. He says he will make the announcement to both the media and the fans in attendance.
CLEVELAND -- Veteran offensive lineman Hank Fraley says he has been released by the Cleveland Browns.

CLEVELAND -- Fired Cleveland Browns general manager George Kokinis has resolved his grievance with the team.

BEREA -- The Cleveland Browns have released running back Jamal Lewis. Lewis' season ended on Dec. 2 when he was placed on injured reserve with post-concussion symptoms.