2010 Cleveland Browns season
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The 2010
Cleveland Browns
season was the team's 64th season as a professional sports franchise and its 60th season as a member of the National Football League
(NFL). The team failed to break the longest playoff appearance drought in franchise history, a current streak of eight seasons without reaching the playoffs. The team finished 5–11, matching its win total from the 2009 season
and placed third in the AFC North
. This season marked the first season under the leadership of team president Mike Holmgren
and general manager Tom Heckert. It also marked the second season under head coach Eric Mangini
. The Browns played all of their home games at Cleveland Browns Stadium
in Cleveland, Ohio
.
, former Green Bay Packers
head coach and Seattle Seahawks
head coach and general manager, to take over as the team president. His duties will include personnel management and oversight over all operations.
Although many believed that the institution of Holmgren as president would lead to the firing of Browns' head coach Eric Mangini
, he announced his intent to retain Mangini and the entire coaching staff for the 2010 season on January 7, 2010.
On January 10, the Browns hired former Philadelphia Eagles
' general manager Tom Heckert as general manager, the first major hire by Holmgren.
* The Browns used a second-round tender on these players
and a seventh round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft
to the Detroit Lions
for a fifth round pick in 2010.
On March 8, the Browns traded a conditional draft pick in 2011
to the Seattle Seahawks
for QB Seneca Wallace
.
On March 14, the Browns traded QB Brady Quinn
to the Denver Broncos
for RB Peyton Hillis
, a sixth round draft pick in 2011
, and a conditional draft pick in 2012
.
Also on March 14, the Browns traded LB Kamerion Wimbley
to the Oakland Raiders
for a 2010 third round draft pick.
On April 2, the Browns traded LB Alex Hall
and 2010
fourth- and fifth- round draft picks (Nos. 105 and 137, respectively) to the Philadelphia Eagles
for CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong
.
The Browns did not have a fourth- or seventh-round selection
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for a showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
. In the first quarter, the Browns had the early lead as QB Jake Delhomme
connected on a 41-yard touchdown pass to WR Mohamed Massaquoi
, but the Buccaneers responded with a Connor Barth
field goal. In the second quarter, the Browns increased their lead on a touchdown run by RB Peyton Hillis
. Near the end of the half, the Browns were driving down the field until Delhomme threw an interception that allowed the Buccaneers to score a touchdown in the half's closing seconds. In the fourth quarter, the Buccaneers took the lead for good on a 33-yard touchdown pass from QB Josh Freeman
to WR Micheal Spurlock
.
With the loss, the Browns began their season at 0–1.
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looking to bounce back from a close loss in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. With starting QB Jake Delhomme
out with an ankle injury, Seneca Wallace
started the game for the Browns. Chiefs K Ryan Succop
started the scoring with an early field goal. In the second quarter, the Browns scored on a 1 yard run by RB Peyton Hillis
, but soon gave the lead back on an interception returned by CB Brandon Flowers
. However, the Browns took a 14-10 lead into halftime on a deep touchdown pass from Wallace to WR Josh Cribbs. After the half, the Browns' offense stalled, and Succop kicked two more field goals to give the Chiefs a 16-14 victory.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 0–2.
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for an AFC North rivalry match against the Ravens. In the 1st quarter the Browns took the early lead when kicker Phil Dawson
made a 28-yard field goal, which didn't last very long after QB Joe Flacco
found WR Anquan Boldin
on an 8 and a 12-yard TD pass. After that the Browns replied and eventually got the lead back when RB Peyton Hillis
made a 1-yard TD run, followed in the 4th quarter by QB Seneca Wallace
completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Benjamin Watson
. Then the Browns fell behind when Flacco made a 27-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin
, followed by kicker Billy Cundiff
nailing a 49-yard field goal.
With the loss, Cleveland fell to 0–3.
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in Round 1 of 2010's Battle of Ohio
.
Cleveland got the early lead in the first quarter as kicker Phil Dawson
got a 30-yard field goal. The Browns added on to their lead in the second quarter as quarterback Seneca Wallace
completed a 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end Evan Moore
. The Bengals answered with kicker Mike Nugent
's 24-yard field goal, followed by quarterback Carson Palmer
finding wide receiver Terrell Owens
on a 78-yard touchdown pass. The Browns would close out the half with Dawson getting a 31-yard field goal after linebacker Scott Fujita
blocked a Bengals field goal attempt.
In the third quarter, Cleveland picked up right where they left off as running back Peyton Hillis
got a 1-yard touchdown run, followed by Dawson's 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, Cincinnati answered with Nugent making a 25-yard field goal. The Bengals tried to rally in the fourth quarter as Palmer found running back Brian Leonard
on a 3-yard touchdown pass, yet the defense prevented Cincinnati from getting any closer.
With the win, the Browns improved to 1–3.
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, and tried to build on their first win of the season. The Falcons scored first, on a 24 yard field goal by kicker Matt Bryant
early in the second quarter. The Browns soon answered with a 19 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Seneca Wallace
to running back Peyton Hillis
. Bryant hit another field goal in the quarter to cut the Cleveland lead to one point. Wallace was injured near halftime, and did not return. In the second half, quarterback Jake Delhomme
came out for the Browns, but the offense failed to generate any momentum other than a Phil Dawson
field goal. The Falcons took the lead when wide receiver Roddy White
caught a 45 yard pass from quarterback Matt Ryan
. Cleveland tried to mount a comeback, but an interception return by defensive end Kroy Biermann
sealed the win for Atlanta, 20-10.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 1–4.
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for a Week 6 AFC North duel with their arch rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers
. The Browns were forced to start third string rookie quarterback Colt McCoy
as injuries sidelined Jake Delhomme
and Seneca Wallace
. Cleveland delivered the opening punch in the first quarter as kicker Phil Dawson
made a 39-yard field goal, his 235th field goal as a Cleveland Brown which broke Lou Groza
's franchise record. The Steelers would take the lead in the second quarter as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger
completed a 29-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Wallace
.
The Browns' deficit increased in the third quarter as Roethlisberger found wide receiver Hines Ward
on an 8-yard touchdown pass. Cleveland tried to rally as McCoy completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Benjamin Watson
, but Pittsburgh would pull away with Roethlisberger's 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Heath Miller
.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 1–5.
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for their Week 7 battle against the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints
. Cleveland struck first, on a 23 yard field goal by kicker Phil Dawson
and a 4 yard run by running back Peyton Hillis
to take a 10-0 lead after one quarter. In the second quarter, New Orleans closed the gap on a Garrett Hartley
yard field goal, but the Browns answered with another Dawson field goal and a 30 yard interception return by linebacker David Bowens
to push the lead to 20-3 at the half. Special teams played a large role for the Browns in the half, with a 62 yard punt return by Eric Wright thanks to a Josh Cribbs lateral, and a 68 yard rush on a fake punt by punter Reggie Hodges
both leading to field goals.
In the fourth quarter, quarterback Drew Brees
connected with tight end David Thomas
to pull within 10, but another Dawson field goal and a second Bowens interception return sealed the win for the Browns.
With the win, the Browns entered their bye week at 2–5. This win also marked the third consecutive season in which the Browns defeated the defending Super Bowl champion.
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. Cleveland delivered the opening punch in the first quarter as kicker Phil Dawson
hit a 38-yard field goal, followed by running back Peyton Hillis
' 2-yard touchdown run. The Patriots answered in the second quarter as quarterback Tom Brady
completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Aaron Hernandez
. Cleveland struck back on a touchdown run by wide receiver Chansi Stuckey
.
The Browns added onto their lead in the third quarter as rookie quarterback Colt McCoy
got a 16-yard touchdown run. Cleveland continued to pull away in the fourth quarter with another Dawson field goal. New England tried to rally as Brady completed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Hernandez (with the extra point kicked by wide receiver Wes Welker
), yet the Browns pulled away with Hillis' 35-yard touchdown run.
With the win, Cleveland improved to 3–5. Hillis was named as the AFC offensive player of the week.
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, in a game that marked head coach Eric Mangini
coaching against his former team, former Browns WR Braylon Edwards
making his first return to Cleveland since being traded, and Jets' head coach Rex Ryan
coaching against his brother, Browns' defensive coordinator Rob Ryan
. The two teams exchanged early field goals before the Browns scored with a 12-yard touchdown run from RB Peyton Hillis
. In the Second quarter New York tied the game on a 25-yard pass from Mark Sanchez
to WR Jerricho Cotchery
. After A Browns' field goal, the Jets would take the lead for the first time with a Sanchez 1-yard touchdown run late in the first half.
The third quarter started with a Jets' drive that lasted 19 plays and almost 10 minutes, but resulting in no points as K Nick Folk
missed a short field goal. The Jets added onto their lead in the fourth quarter with Folk making a 25-yard field goal. On the Browns' next drive, rookie QB Colt McCoy
drove the team down the field and the Browns scored on a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mohamed Massaquoi
, to tie the game at 20 and send it into overtime.
In overtime, both teams squandered chances to win; Browns WR Chansi Stuckey
fumbled the ball in Jets' territory, Folk missed a field goal for the Jets, and Sanchez threw an interception near the goal line. It was the Jets who would finally break through late in the overtime period as Sanchez completed the game-winning 37-yard touchdown pass to WR Santonio Holmes
with only 16 seconds left.
With the loss, Cleveland fell to 3–6.
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. The Jaguars struck first on a 47 yard field goal by Josh Scobee
. In the second quarter, the Browns took the lead with an 11 yard pass from Colt McCoy
to Peyton Hillis
. But the Jaguars responded with David Garrard
completing a 5 yard pass to Mike Thomas
, and they took a 10-7 lead into halftime. In the third, the Jaguars turned the ball over on five straight possessions, but the Browns could only convert them into ten points, taking a 17-10 lead. In the fourth, Marcedes Lewis
had a 14 yard touchdown reception, tying the game. The Browns retook the lead on a Phil Dawson
field goal, but the Jaguars struck back with Maurice Jones-Drew
running it in from a yard out. McCoy drove the Browns down the field, but Sean Considine
intercepted his final pass, and the Jaguars defeated the Browns, 24-20.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 3–7.
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after suffering back-to-back last-second losses. Jake Delhomme
returned to quarterback for Cleveland against his former team after missing eight games with an ankle injury. The Panthers scored on their opening possession on a 26 yard run by Mike Goodson
, but the Browns stormed back, with Peyton Hillis
rushing for a touchdown on three consecutive possessions. Carolina added two field goals by John Kasay
to end the half, and the Browns led 21-13. In the third quarter, the Browns' offense fell apart, failing to score and turning the ball over twice. Captain Munnerlyn
returned an interception for a touchdown, pulling the Panthers within one. In the fourth quarter, Kasay hit a 43 yard field goal to give the Panthers the lead, but Phil Dawson
returned the favor and put the Browns back on top. In the final minute, Panthers' QB Jimmy Clausen
drove his team down the field, but Kasay's 42 yard field goal attempt hit the left upright as time expired, and the Browns held on to win, 24-23
With the win, the Browns improved to 4–7. This marked the Browns' first victory over the Panthers in franchise history, as the Browns lost each of the three previous meetings.
After the game, CB Joe Haden
was named the Defensive Rookie of the Month for November. In four games during the month, Haden recorded 15 tackles, seven defended passes, and three interceptions. He became the first Browns' player to ever win this award.
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. After a scoreless first quarter, the Browns scored first on a Phil Dawson
32 yard field goal. The Dolphins tied it at the half with Dan Carpenter
hitting a 60 yard field goal, the longest in franchise history. In the second half, Benjamin Watson
gave the Browns a 10-3 lead with a 3 yard touchdown reception from Jake Delhomme
. The Dolphins responded with Chad Henne
driving Miami down the field and tying the game with an 11 yard touchdown pass to Anthony Fasano
. Late in the fourth quarter, Mike Adams intercepted Henne's pass and returned it to the 2. The Browns bled out the clock, and Dawson hit the game-winning field goal as time expired, giving the Browns a 13-10 victory.
With the win, the Browns improved to 5–7, matching their win total from the 2009 season
.
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for their Week 14 duel. It was a low-scoring affair due to the freezing rain pelting the field for much of the game. On their Oopening drive, the Browns drove down to the Bills' one yard line but could not get into the end. Kicker Phil Dawson
kicked a 19 yard field goal in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Ryan Fitzpatrick
connected with David Nelson
on an 11 yard pass for the game's only touchdown, giving the Bills a 7-3 lead. Dawson hit another field goal to pull the Browns within one, but a Rian Lindell
30 yard field goal gave the Bills a 10-6 lead at the half. Several turnovers in the second half stopped the Browns from making progress down the field, and another Lindell field goal in the fourth quarter sent the Browns to a 13-6 loss. The lone high point for the Browns was Peyton Hillis
, who became the first white running back to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season in 25 years.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 5–8 and were eliminated from playoff contention. This marks the eighth consecutive season in which the Browns failed to make the playoffs, a franchise record.
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returned for the Cleveland Browns' week 15 Battle of Ohio against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns scored on their opening drive on a 20 yard pass from McCoy to Robert Royal
. The Bengals answered with Cedric Benson
's 18 yard run to tie the game. Over the rest of the second and third quarters, Clint Stitser
hit three field goals to give the Bengals a 16-7 lead. After trading field goals in the fourth, the Browns got within two on a 46 yard pass to Brian Robiskie
. However, the Browns failed to stop a third down conversion on the Bengals' next possession, and the Browns lost 19-17.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 5–9 and finished the season 2-6 on the road.
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to wide receiver Brian Robiskie
. In the second quarter, the Ravens stormed back, with two field goals by Billy Cundiff
and a touchdown pass from Joe Flacco
to T. J. Houshmandzadeh
. Phil Dawson
hit a field goal late in the quarter to send the Browns into halftime down 13-10. The Browns opened the second half with a failed onside kick, which led to a Derrick Mason
touchdown reception, and the Browns lost 20-10.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 5–10.
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. Cleveland trailed early in the first quarter as Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger
threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Wallace
, followed by running back Rashard Mendenhall
getting a 1-yard touchdown run. The Browns answered in the second quarter with a 19-yard field goal from kicker Phil Dawson
, but Pittsburgh struck back with Mendenhall's 1-yard touchdown run, followed by Roethlisberger's 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Heath Miller
, and kicker Shaun Suisham
booting a 41-yard field goal.
The Steelers would add onto their lead in the third quarter as wide receiver Antwaan Randle El
completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Hines Ward
. Afterwards, Pittsburgh closed out its dominating day in the fourth quarter with Suisham making a 24-yard field goal. Cleveland would close out the game with rookie quarterback Colt McCoy
finding wide receiver Brian Robiskie
on a 20-yard touchdown pass, sending the Browns to their worst loss of the season, 41-9.
With the loss, the Browns closed out their season at 5–11, matching their 2009 record. They were 3–5 at home.
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fired head coach Eric Mangini
after going 10–22 in two seasons.
were named to the AFC roster in the 2011 Pro Bowl
. Thomas, who will be making his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl appearance, will be the team's starting left tackle. Mack was originally selected as the second alternate at center, but was placed on the team after an injury to Nick Mangold
of the New York Jets
and Maurkice Pouncey
of the Pittsburgh Steelers
not being able to play because of the Steelers playing in Super Bowl XLV
the following week.
In addition to Thomas and Mack, six Browns' players were named as alternates. RB Peyton Hillis
and and G Eric Steinbach
were named as second alternates; KR Josh Cribbs, ST Ray Ventrone, and FB Lawrence Vickers
third alternates, and CB Joe Haden
a fourth alternate at their respective positions.
2010 NFL season
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Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
season was the team's 64th season as a professional sports franchise and its 60th season as a member of the National Football League
National Football League
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(NFL). The team failed to break the longest playoff appearance drought in franchise history, a current streak of eight seasons without reaching the playoffs. The team finished 5–11, matching its win total from the 2009 season
2009 Cleveland Browns season
The 2009 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 63rd season as a professional sports franchise and its 59th season as a member of the National Football League . The team placed fourth in the AFC North with a record of 5–11, improving upon its 2008 record of 4–12...
and placed third in the AFC North
AFC North
The American Football Conference North Division, or AFC North, is a division of the National Football League's American Football Conference. It was created prior to the 1967 season as the NFL Century Division when the NFL split into four divisions...
. This season marked the first season under the leadership of team president Mike Holmgren
Mike Holmgren
Michael George Holmgren is a former professional football coach and current President of the Cleveland Browns. He served as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 1998, and the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 to 2008...
and general manager Tom Heckert. It also marked the second season under head coach Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini is the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets of the National Football League and current NFL analyst for ESPN.-College:...
. The Browns played all of their home games at Cleveland Browns Stadium
Cleveland Browns Stadium
-See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity...
in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately west of the Pennsylvania border...
.
Personnel changes
On December 21, 2009, the Browns hired Mike HolmgrenMike Holmgren
Michael George Holmgren is a former professional football coach and current President of the Cleveland Browns. He served as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 1998, and the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 to 2008...
, former Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
head coach and Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
head coach and general manager, to take over as the team president. His duties will include personnel management and oversight over all operations.
Although many believed that the institution of Holmgren as president would lead to the firing of Browns' head coach Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini is the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets of the National Football League and current NFL analyst for ESPN.-College:...
, he announced his intent to retain Mangini and the entire coaching staff for the 2010 season on January 7, 2010.
On January 10, the Browns hired former Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
' general manager Tom Heckert as general manager, the first major hire by Holmgren.
Free agents
| Player | 2010 Team | Signed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | Marcus Benard Marcus Benard Marcus Benard is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Jackson State. Benard was promoted from the Browns practice squad to the active roster on... |
ERFA | Browns | March 17 |
| LB | Blake Costanzo Blake Costanzo Blake Costanzo is an American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2006... |
ERFA | Browns | March 17 |
| SS | *Abram Elam Abram Elam Abram Elam is an American football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at Notre Dame and Kent State.... |
RFA | Browns | June 14 |
| TE | Greg Estandia Greg Estandia Greg Estandia is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Nevada-Las Vegas.Estandia has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.-External links:**... |
RFA | Browns | March 16 |
| WR | Mike Furrey Mike Furrey Michael Thomas Furrey is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He played college football at Northern Iowa and Ohio State University.Furrey has also played for the... |
UFA | Redskins | June 8 |
| TE | Michael Gaines Michael Gaines Michael J. Gaines is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
UFA | Texans | April 23 |
| G | Rex Hadnot Rex Hadnot Jonathan Rex Hadnot, Jr. is an American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft... |
UFA | Cardinals | March 11 |
| RB | *Jerome Harrison Jerome Harrison -Cleveland Browns:Harrison was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft.In his first season he made ten appearances including one start. He made his NFL debut against the New Orleans Saints on September 10, 2006... |
RFA | Browns | June 14 |
| LB | *D'Qwell Jackson D'Qwell Jackson -Cleveland Browns:Jackson was signed by the Cleveland Browns on July 24, 2006. In his rookie season, he started thirteen games at weakside linebacker and finished second on the team in tackles with 115, including 58 solo and three tackles for a loss. Jackson posted a career-high 16 tackles at... |
RFA | Browns | June 14 |
| RB | Chris Jennings Chris Jennings Chris Jennings is a gridiron football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed as a undrafted free agent by the Montreal Alouettes in 2008... |
ERFA | Browns | March 17 |
| FS | Brodney Pool Brodney Pool Brodney Depaul Pool is an American football safety for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma.... |
RFA | Jets | March 11 |
| LB | *Matt Roth Matt Roth Matthew M. Roth is an American football defensive end and outside linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
RFA | Browns | June 14 |
| FS | Hank Poteat Hank Poteat Henry Major "Hank" Poteat, II is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh.Poteat has also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots and... |
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| LB | *Jason Trusnik Jason Trusnik Jason Trusnik is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Ohio Northern.... |
RFA | Browns | March 12 |
| T | Ryan Tucker Ryan Tucker Ryan Tucker is a retired offensive tackle who played for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft... |
UFA | Retired | |
| FS | Ray Ventrone | ERFA | Browns | March 5 |
| FB | *Lawrence Vickers Lawrence Vickers Lawrence Blanchard Vickers, Jr. is an American football fullback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft... |
RFA | Browns | June 14 |
| G | Billy Yates | UFA | Browns | March 18 |
| Player re-signed by Browns |
Releases
| Player | Released | 2010 Team | Signed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Derek Anderson Derek Anderson (American football) Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
March 9 | Cardinals | March 17 |
| C | Hank Fraley Hank Fraley Henry "Hank" F. Fraley is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2000. He played college football at Robert Morris.Fraley has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, and St... |
March 3 | Rams | March 14 |
| TE | Steve Heiden Steve Heiden Steve Allen Heiden is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent in the National Football League.-College career:... |
March 12 | ||
| RB | Jamal Lewis Jamal Lewis Jamal Lafitte Lewis is a former American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens fifth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft... |
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| WR | Donté Stallworth | February 9 | Ravens | February 17 |
Signings
| Player | 2009 Team | Signed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Jake Delhomme Jake Delhomme Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997... |
Panthers | March 13 |
| WR | Bobby Engram Bobby Engram Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III is currently the offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft... |
Chiefs | July 8 |
| LB | Scott Fujita Scott Fujita Scott Anthony Fujita is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft... |
Saints | March 7 |
| C | Eric Ghiaciuc Eric Ghiaciuc Eric M. Ghiaciuc [GUY-check] is an American football offensive lineman of Romanian descent who is currently a Free Agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Chargers | April 8 |
| T | Tony Pashos Tony Pashos Anthony "Tony" George Pashos is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.Pashos has also played for the Cologne Centurions,... |
49ers | March 7 |
| TE | Alex Smith Alex Smith (tight end) Edwin Alexander "Alex" Smith , is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft... |
Eagles | May 4 |
| CB | DeAngelo Smith DeAngelo Smith DeAngelo Lamar Smith is an American football safety for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... |
Lions | April 28 |
| TE | Benjamin Watson Benjamin Watson Benjamin Watson is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early years:Watson attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South... |
Patriots | March 12 |
Trades
On March 5, the Browns traded DE Corey WilliamsCorey Williams (American football)
Corey Williams is an American football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft...
and a seventh round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
to the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
for a fifth round pick in 2010.
On March 8, the Browns traded a conditional draft pick in 2011
2011 NFL Draft
The 2011 NFL Draft was the 76th installment of the annual NFL Draft, where the franchises of the National Football League select newly eligible football players...
to the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
for QB Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace
Seneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
.
On March 14, the Browns traded QB Brady Quinn
Brady Quinn
Brayden Tyler "Brady" Quinn is an American football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. Quinn was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.-Early Years:Brayden Tyler "Brady" Quinn was born on...
to the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
for RB Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
, a sixth round draft pick in 2011
2011 NFL Draft
The 2011 NFL Draft was the 76th installment of the annual NFL Draft, where the franchises of the National Football League select newly eligible football players...
, and a conditional draft pick in 2012
2012 NFL Draft
The 2012 NFL Draft will be the 77th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players.-Trades:...
.
Also on March 14, the Browns traded LB Kamerion Wimbley
Kamerion Wimbley
-Cleveland Browns:On July 22, 2006, he signed a six-year deal with the Browns and includes $9.3 million in guaranteed money and $23.7 million total. After being converted to outside linebacker from his college position of defensive end, he played the entire season as the starting linebacker playing...
to the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
for a 2010 third round draft pick.
On April 2, the Browns traded LB Alex Hall
Alex Hall (American football)
Alex Hall is an American football defensive end for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at St...
and 2010
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
fourth- and fifth- round draft picks (Nos. 105 and 137, respectively) to the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
for CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong
Chris Gocong
-Philadelphia Eagles:Gocong was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, but missed the entire 2006 season due to an injury suffered before the preseason. He made his NFL debut on September 9, 2007, where he started at the "Sam" linebacker position...
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2010 Draft class
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College | Signed | Notes |
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| 1 | 7 | Joe Haden Joe Haden Joseph Walter "Joe" Haden, III is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Browns in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.-Early years:Haden was born in Fort Washington, Maryland... |
Cornerback Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position... |
Florida Florida Gators football The Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida in the sport of American football. The Florida Gators compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletics Association and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference... |
July 31 | |
| 2 | 38 | T. J. Ward T. J. Ward -2010 Season:Ward was drafted 38th overall by the Cleveland Browns. He started all 16 games of his rookie season, recording 123 combined tackles and 2 interceptions.-Personal life:Ward is the first cousin of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew.... |
Safety | Oregon Oregon Ducks football The Oregon Ducks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the University of Oregon located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The team competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Football Bowl Subdivision and is a member of the Pacific-12 Conference. Known as the Ducks, the... |
July 26 | |
| 59 | Montario Hardesty Montario Hardesty -External links:* *... |
Running back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... |
Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers football The Tennessee Volunteers football team are an American college football team at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville . The NCAA Division I team is also a member of the Southeastern Conference .... |
July 26 | From Dallas via Philadelphia | |
| 3 | 85 | Colt McCoy Colt McCoy Daniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft... |
Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... |
Texas Texas Longhorns football The Texas Longhorns football program is the intercollegiate football team representing The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas. The team currently competes in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big 12 Conference which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National... |
July 23 | from New England via Oakland |
| 92 | Shawn Lauvao Shawn Lauvao -External links:* *... |
Offensive tackle | Arizona State Arizona State Sun Devils football The Arizona State Sun Devils' football program represents Arizona State University in college football, and competes in NCAA Division I FBS as a member of the Pacific-12 Conference.... |
July 23 | from New York Jets | |
| 5 | 160 | Larry Asante Larry Asante Larry Asante is an American football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.... |
Safety | Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers football The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A... |
July 14 | from New York Jets |
| 6 | 177 | Carlton Mitchell Carlton Mitchell Carlton Mitchell is an American football wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at South Florida.... |
Wide receiver Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
South Florida South Florida Bulls football The South Florida Bulls are a Division I FBS college football program that plays its home games in Tampa, Florida. The team began playing in 1997, holding its first team meeting under a shade tree as the school had no proper football facilities on campus... |
July 7 | |
| 186 | Clifton Geathers Clifton Geathers Clifton Geathers is a defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League... |
Defensive end Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks football The South Carolina Gamecocks football team represents the University of South Carolina in NCAA Division I college football. The Gamecocks have been a member of the Southeastern Conference since 1992. Steve Spurrier is the current head coach, and the team plays its home games at Williams-Brice... |
June 28 | from Carolina |
The Browns did not have a fourth- or seventh-round selection
Undrafted free agents
| Position | Player | College | Signed | Cut |
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| T | Casey Bender | South Dakota State South Dakota State Jackrabbits The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are the 19 intercollegiate teams representing South Dakota State University that compete in the U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I . SDSU is currently a member of the Summit League, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Western... |
April 30 | |
| DB | Benjamin Burney | Colorado Colorado Buffaloes football The Colorado Buffaloes football program represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in college football at the NCAA Division I FBS level. The team is currently a member of the Pacific-12 Conference, having previously been a charter member of the Big 12 Conference. Before joining the Big 12,... |
April 30 | |
| DB | Chris Chancellor Chris Chancellor Chris Chancellor is a former American football defensive back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2010... |
Clemson Clemson Tigers football The Clemson Tigers football team is an American football team from Clemson University in South Carolina. It competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference... |
April 30 | |
| LB | Austin English | Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners football The Oklahoma Sooners football program is a college football team that represents the University of Oklahoma . The team is currently a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association... |
April 30 | |
| WR | Johnathan Haggerty Johnathan Haggerty Johnathan Haggerty is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at SW Oklahoma State.-Cleveland Browns:... |
Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Cowboys football The Oklahoma State Cowboys football program represents Oklahoma State University–Stillwater in college football. The team is a member of the Big 12 Conference and completes at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Cowboys are led by Mike Gundy, who is in his seventh year as... |
April 30 | |
| DE | Swanson Miller | Oklahoma State | April 30 | |
| WR | Dion Morton | Colorado State Colorado State Rams football The Colorado State Rams football program, established in 1893, represents Colorado State University and is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and the Mountain West Conference under head coach Steve Fairchild... |
April 30 | |
| T | Joel Reinders Joel Reinders Joel Reinders is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at the University of Waterloo.-College athletics:... |
Waterloo Waterloo Warriors The Waterloo Warriors are the athletic teams that represent the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The Warriors have found success over certain spans in football, hockey, rugby, golf and basketball among others, and the Warriors have won national championships in hockey ,... |
April 30 | |
| DT | Kwaku Danso Kwaku Danso Kwaku Danso is an American football nose tackle that is currently a free agent. Danso played college football at East Carolina University.-College:... |
East Carolina East Carolina Pirates football The East Carolina Pirates is a college football team that represents East Carolina University . The team is currently a member of the Conference USA, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association .The Pirates have won seven conference championships and... |
May 17 | |
| WR | Aaron Valentin | Purdue Purdue Boilermakers football The Purdue Boilermakers football team is the intercollegiate football program of the Purdue University Boilermakers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I Bowl Subdivision, and the team competes in the Big Ten Conference. The Boilermakers have an all-time record of... |
April 30 | May 4 |
| TE | Troy Wagner | Indiana Indiana Hoosiers football The Indiana Hoosiers football program represents Indiana University Bloomington in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision college football and in the Big Ten Conference.-Bowl games:... |
April 30 | May 4 |
Uniform changes
After wearing solid brown pants with their white away jerseys during their 2009 campaign, the Browns will return to wearing their traditional white pants with orange-brown-orange lining for their 2010 away games. Furthermore, they will wear white socks with orange-brown-orange piping with these uniforms, bringing back the "classic" Browns away look, as well as marking a departure from the past decade when solid brown socks were worn with both the home and away uniforms. These changes were confirmed during the team's first preseason game against the Packers on August 14 and by Eric Mangini the following week.Staff
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Paul Fanaika Pauliasi "Paul" Fanaika is an American football offensive guard for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft... G Scott Kooistra Daniel Scott Kooistra [KOI-struh] is an American football offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft... T/G Shawn Lauvao -External links:* *... T/G Alex Mack Alex Mack is an American football player for the Cleveland Browns. He was drafted as the 21st selection in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft... C Pat Murray Pat Murray is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2007... G Tony Pashos Anthony "Tony" George Pashos is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.Pashos has also played for the Cologne Centurions,... T Joel Reinders Joel Reinders is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at the University of Waterloo.-College athletics:... T John St. Clair John Bradley St. Clair is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.St... T Eric Steinbach Eric Steinbach is an American football player who currently plays for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round in the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football for the University of Iowa.-High School years:Steinbach is a... G Floyd Womack Floyd Seneca "Pork Chop" Womack is an American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi State.He has also played for the Cleveland Browns... G Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Eric Barton Eric Barton is a former American football linebacker who played for twelve seasons in the National Football League. He played college football at Maryland before he was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft... ILB Marcus Benard Marcus Benard is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Jackson State. Benard was promoted from the Browns practice squad to the active roster on... OLB/DE David Bowens David Walter Bowens is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft... ILB Titus Brown (American football) Titus Markeith Brown is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Cleveland Browns. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Mississippi State.-External links:**... OLB Blake Costanzo Blake Costanzo is an American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2006... ILB Scott Fujita Scott Anthony Fujita is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft... ILB Chris Gocong -Philadelphia Eagles:Gocong was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, but missed the entire 2006 season due to an injury suffered before the preseason. He made his NFL debut on September 9, 2007, where he started at the "Sam" linebacker position... OLB D'Qwell Jackson -Cleveland Browns:Jackson was signed by the Cleveland Browns on July 24, 2006. In his rookie season, he started thirteen games at weakside linebacker and finished second on the team in tackles with 115, including 58 solo and three tackles for a loss. Jackson posted a career-high 16 tackles at... ILB Kaluka Maiava -Personal:Maiava's stepfather, Scott Mahoney, attended and played football for Kamehameha Schools and the University of Colorado as an offensive lineman. His mother, Kathryn, works for an airline, which allowed the family the ability to take free trips to the mainland during Maiava's high school... ILB Matt Roth Matthew M. Roth is an American football defensive end and outside linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft... OLB Jason Trusnik Jason Trusnik is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Ohio Northern.... OLB David Veikune -Cleveland Browns:Veikune was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. The pick was acquired from the New York Jets in an earlier trade that allowed the Jets to draft quarterback Mark Sanchez.... ILB Defensive backs
Special teams
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Reserve Lists
Greg Estandia Greg Estandia is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Nevada-Las Vegas.Estandia has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.-External links:**... TE (IR)  Coye Francies Coye Francies is an American football cornerback He is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft... CB (Active/PUP) C. J. Mosley Calvin Michael "C. J." Mosley, Jr. is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft... DE (Active/PUP) Rookies in italics Roster updated July 31, 2010 Depth Chart • Transactions 80 Active, 1 Inactive → More rosters |
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Week 1 roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive Linemen
Shawn Lauvao -External links:* *... T/G Alex Mack Alex Mack is an American football player for the Cleveland Browns. He was drafted as the 21st selection in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft... C Tony Pashos Anthony "Tony" George Pashos is an American football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.Pashos has also played for the Cologne Centurions,... T John St. Clair John Bradley St. Clair is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.St... T Eric Steinbach Eric Steinbach is an American football player who currently plays for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round in the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football for the University of Iowa.-High School years:Steinbach is a... G Steve Vallos Steve Vallos is an American football guard and center for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... C/G Floyd Womack Floyd Seneca "Pork Chop" Womack is an American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi State.He has also played for the Cleveland Browns... G Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Eric Barton Eric Barton is a former American football linebacker who played for twelve seasons in the National Football League. He played college football at Maryland before he was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft... ILB Marcus Benard Marcus Benard is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Jackson State. Benard was promoted from the Browns practice squad to the active roster on... OLB/DE David Bowens David Walter Bowens is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft... ILB Blake Costanzo Blake Costanzo is an American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2006... ILB Scott Fujita Scott Anthony Fujita is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft... ILB Chris Gocong -Philadelphia Eagles:Gocong was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, but missed the entire 2006 season due to an injury suffered before the preseason. He made his NFL debut on September 9, 2007, where he started at the "Sam" linebacker position... OLB D'Qwell Jackson -Cleveland Browns:Jackson was signed by the Cleveland Browns on July 24, 2006. In his rookie season, he started thirteen games at weakside linebacker and finished second on the team in tackles with 115, including 58 solo and three tackles for a loss. Jackson posted a career-high 16 tackles at... ILB Kaluka Maiava -Personal:Maiava's stepfather, Scott Mahoney, attended and played football for Kamehameha Schools and the University of Colorado as an offensive lineman. His mother, Kathryn, works for an airline, which allowed the family the ability to take free trips to the mainland during Maiava's high school... ILB Matt Roth Matthew M. Roth is an American football defensive end and outside linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft... OLB Jason Trusnik Jason Trusnik is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Ohio Northern.... OLB Defensive backs
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Titus Adams Titus Adams is an American football defensive end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft... DE/NT (IR) Kwaku Danso Kwaku Danso is an American football nose tackle that is currently a free agent. Danso played college football at East Carolina University.-College:... NT (IR) Greg Estandia Greg Estandia is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Nevada-Las Vegas.Estandia has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.-External links:**... TE (IR) Johnathan Haggerty Johnathan Haggerty is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at SW Oklahoma State.-Cleveland Browns:... WR (IR) Montario Hardesty -External links:* *... RB (IR) Dave Zastudil David Michael Zastudil is an American football punter for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League... P (IR) Practice squad
Rookies in italics Roster updated September 9, 2010 Depth Chart • Transactions 53 Active, 6 Inactive, 8 PS → More rosters |
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Preseason schedule
| Week | Date | Kickoff (EDT Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... ) |
Opponent | Results | Game Site | TV | NFL Recap | |
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| 1 | August 14 | 8:00 pm | at Green Bay Packers 2010 Green Bay Packers season The 2010 Green Bay Packers season was the 90th season in the National Football League for the Packers and the 92nd season for the team overall. With a record of 10–6, the Packers entered the playoffs as the NFC's sixth seed... |
W 27–24 | 1–0 | Lambeau Field Lambeau Field Lambeau Field is an outdoor football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers. Opened in 1957 as City Stadium, it replaced the original City Stadium as the Packers' home field... |
WKYC | Recap |
| 2 | August 21 | 7:30 pm | St. Louis Rams 2010 St. Louis Rams season -Schedule:-Week 1: vs. Arizona Cardinals:The St. Louis Rams began their season at home for an NFC West match against the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams trailed in the 2nd quarter with Cardinals kicker Jay Feely nailing a 22-yard field goal, which was replied when Rams kicker Josh Brown made a 46-yard... |
L 17–19 | 1–1 | Cleveland Browns Stadium Cleveland Browns Stadium -See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity... |
WKYC | Recap |
| 3 | August 28 | 5:30 pm | at Detroit Lions 2010 Detroit Lions season The 2010 Detroit Lions season was the franchise's 81st season in the NFL. It was Jim Schwartz's second season as head coach. The Lions spent most of the season at the bottom of their division, but with more division wins than the Vikings , the Lions ended up at 3rd place on the final day of the... |
L 27–35 | 1–2 | Ford Field Ford Field Ford Field is an indoor American football stadium located in Detroit, Michigan, USA, that is the current home field of the NFL's Detroit Lions. It is owned by the Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority. It regularly seats 65,000, though it is expandable up to 70,000 for football and 80,000 for... |
WKYC | Recap |
| 4 | September 2 | 8:00 pm | Chicago Bears 2010 Chicago Bears season The 2010 Chicago Bears season was the franchise's 91st season overall in the National Football League. Coming off a disappointing 7–9 record in the 2009 season and failing to qualify for the NFL playoffs for a third consecutive season, the Bears sought to develop their roster and improve on... |
W 13–10 | 2–2 | Cleveland Browns Stadium | WKYC | Recap |
Schedule
| Week | | Date | | Kickoff (ET North American Eastern Time Zone The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time... ) | | Opponent | | Results | | Game Site | | TV | | NFL Recap | |
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| 1 | September 12 | 1:00 pm | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season The 2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the club's 35th season as a franchise in the NFL. The Buccaneers entered the season attempting to improve on their 3–13 record and last place finish in the NFC South in 2009, a feat they accomplished after only six games... |
L 14–17 | 0–1 | Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events... |
CBS NFL on CBS The NFL on CBS is the brand name of the CBS television network's coverage of the National Football League's American Football Conference games, produced by CBS Sports.-Market coverage and television policies:... |
Recap |
| 2 | September 19 | 1:00 pm | Kansas City Chiefs 2010 Kansas City Chiefs season The 2010 Kansas City Chiefs season was the franchise's 41st season in the National Football League, the 51st overall and the second under the head coach/general manager tandem of Todd Haley and Scott Pioli. The team improved on its 4–12 record from 2009, and won their first AFC West division title... |
L 14–16 | 0–2 | Cleveland Browns Stadium Cleveland Browns Stadium -See also:* List of current National Football League stadiums* Chronology of home stadiums for current National Football League teams* List of American football stadiums by capacity* List of U.S. stadiums by capacity* List of North American stadiums by capacity... |
CBS | Recap |
| 3 | September 26 | 1:00 pm | at Baltimore Ravens 2010 Baltimore Ravens season The 2010 Baltimore Ravens season was the 15th for the team in the National Football League and city of Baltimore, Maryland, and the 13th to host home games at M&T Bank Stadium. They played in the NFL's American Football Conference North Division... |
L 17–24 | 0–3 | M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of... |
CBS | Recap |
| 4 | October 3 | 1:00 pm | Cincinnati Bengals 2010 Cincinnati Bengals season The 2010 Cincinnati Bengals season was the 41st season for the team in the National Football League , and their 43rd overall. The Bengals looked to improve on their 10–6 record in 2009, during which they swept the AFC North for the first time in team history and made the playoffs as division... |
W 23–20 | 1–3 | Cleveland Browns Stadium | CBS | Recap |
| 5 | October 10 | 1:00 pm | Atlanta Falcons 2010 Atlanta Falcons season The 2010 Atlanta Falcons season was the 45th season for the team in the National Football League. In 2009, the team posted consecutive winning seasons for the first time in franchise history, with a 9–7 record, but did not make the playoffs... |
L 10–20 | 1–4 | Cleveland Browns Stadium | Fox NFL on FOX NFL on Fox is the brand name of the Fox Broadcasting Company's coverage of the National Football League's National Football Conference games, produced by Fox Sports... |
Recap |
| 6 | October 17 | 1:00 pm | at Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers season The 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the team's 78th season as a professional sports franchise and as a member of the National Football League and the eleventh season under the leadership of general manager Kevin Colbert and the fourth under head coach Mike Tomlin... |
L 10–28 | 1–5 | Heinz Field Heinz Field Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively... |
CBS | Recap |
| 7 | October 24 | 1:00 pm | at New Orleans Saints 2010 New Orleans Saints season The 2010 New Orleans Saints season was the 44th season for the franchise in the National Football League and city of New Orleans, Louisiana, and was the 35th to host home games in the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints entered their season for the first time as defending Super Bowl and National... |
W 30–17 | 2–5 | Louisiana Superdome Louisiana Superdome The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA... |
CBS | Recap |
| 9 | November 7 | 1:00 pm | New England Patriots 2010 New England Patriots season The 2010 New England Patriots season was the 41st season for the team in the National Football League and 51st season overall. The Patriots improved on their 10–6 record from 2009 by finishing with a league-best 14–2 record and clinching the top seed in the AFC, before losing to the New York Jets... |
W 34–14 | 3–5 | Cleveland Browns Stadium | CBS | Recap |
| 10 | November 14 | 1:00 pm | New York Jets 2010 New York Jets season The 2010 New York Jets season was the franchise's 41st season in the National Football League, the 51st season overall and the team's first season at New Meadowlands Stadium. The team improved on their 9–7 record from 2009 and reached the playoffs again. The Jets played their first pre-season game... |
L 20–26 (OT) | 3–6 | Cleveland Browns Stadium | CBS | Recap |
| 11 | November 21 | 1:00 pm | at Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 Jacksonville Jaguars season The 2010 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the 16th season for the team in the National Football League. The Jaguars, who are in their second year of "rebuilding" under general manager Gene Smith, improved upon their 7–9 record from 2009, but narrowly missed the playoffs with an 8–8 record... |
L 20–24 | 3–7 | EverBank Field | CBS | Recap |
| 12 | November 28 | 1:00 pm | Carolina Panthers 2010 Carolina Panthers season -Coaching staff:-Preseason:The Panthers preseason schedule was announced on March 31, 2010.-Regular season:-Week 1: at New York Giants:The Panthers began their season at New Meadowlands Stadium for an NFC duel with the New York Giants. In the first quarter, Carolina got the stadium's very first... |
W 24–23 | 4–7 | Cleveland Browns Stadium | Fox | Recap |
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COLOR KEY & NOTES:
- Bold indicates division games.
Week 1: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Cleveland Browns began their NFL season at Raymond James StadiumRaymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events...
for a showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
. In the first quarter, the Browns had the early lead as QB Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
connected on a 41-yard touchdown pass to WR Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Jah Massaquoi is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He is currently the second string receiver in Head Coach Pat Shurmur's new offense.-High school:...
, but the Buccaneers responded with a Connor Barth
Connor Barth
Connor Thomas Barth is an American football placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at North Carolina....
field goal. In the second quarter, the Browns increased their lead on a touchdown run by RB Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
. Near the end of the half, the Browns were driving down the field until Delhomme threw an interception that allowed the Buccaneers to score a touchdown in the half's closing seconds. In the fourth quarter, the Buccaneers took the lead for good on a 33-yard touchdown pass from QB Josh Freeman
Josh Freeman
-2009:On November 8, 2009, Freeman started his first professional game at home against the Green Bay Packers. The Buccaneers won, ending an 11-game losing streak. He completed 14 out of 31 passes for 205 yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and 1 INT, including a fourth down touchdown pass to rookie Sammie...
to WR Micheal Spurlock
Micheal Spurlock
Michael Curtis Spurlock is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
.
With the loss, the Browns began their season at 0–1.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 2:57 CLE - MassaquoiMohamed MassaquoiMohamed Jah Massaquoi is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He is currently the second string receiver in Head Coach Pat Shurmur's new offense.-High school:...
41 yard pass from DelhommeJake DelhommeJake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
(DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
kick) 7-0 CLE - 0:55 TB - BarthConnor BarthConnor Thomas Barth is an American football placekicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at North Carolina....
49 yard field goal 7-3 CLE
2nd quarter
- 5:42 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
10 yard run (Dawson kick) 14-3 CLE - 0:26 TB - WilliamsMike Williams (wide receiver b. 1987)-Tampa Bay Buccaneers:Williams was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was signed to a four-year contract on June 4, 2010. On September 12, 2010 he made his NFL debut against the Cleveland Browns, making 5 receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown...
3 yard pass from FreemanJosh Freeman-2009:On November 8, 2009, Freeman started his first professional game at home against the Green Bay Packers. The Buccaneers won, ending an 11-game losing streak. He completed 14 out of 31 passes for 205 yards, 3 passing touchdowns, and 1 INT, including a fourth down touchdown pass to rookie Sammie...
(Barth kick) 14-10 CLE
4th quarter
- 6:56 TB - SpurlockMicheal SpurlockMichael Curtis Spurlock is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2006...
33 yard pass from Freeman (Barth kick) 17-14 TB
Week 2: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Browns played their home opener against the Kansas City ChiefsKansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
looking to bounce back from a close loss in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. With starting QB Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
out with an ankle injury, Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace
Seneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
started the game for the Browns. Chiefs K Ryan Succop
Ryan Succop
Ryan Barrow Succop is an American football placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He is the 2009 Mr. Irrelevant after being selected by the Chiefs with the final pick of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina.-Early years:Succop attended...
started the scoring with an early field goal. In the second quarter, the Browns scored on a 1 yard run by RB Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
, but soon gave the lead back on an interception returned by CB Brandon Flowers
Brandon Flowers (American football)
Brandon Lavar Flowers is an American football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft after playing college football at Virginia Tech...
. However, the Browns took a 14-10 lead into halftime on a deep touchdown pass from Wallace to WR Josh Cribbs. After the half, the Browns' offense stalled, and Succop kicked two more field goals to give the Chiefs a 16-14 victory.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 0–2.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 8:43 KC - SuccopRyan SuccopRyan Barrow Succop is an American football placekicker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He is the 2009 Mr. Irrelevant after being selected by the Chiefs with the final pick of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Carolina.-Early years:Succop attended...
34 yard field goal 3-0 KC
2nd quarter
- 12:31 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
1 yard run (DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
kick) 7-3 CLE - 10:02 KC - FlowersBrandon Flowers (American football)Brandon Lavar Flowers is an American football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft after playing college football at Virginia Tech...
33 yard interception return (Succop kick) 10-7 KC - 8:43 CLE - Cribbs 65 yard pass from WallaceSeneca WallaceSeneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
(Dawson kick) 14-10 CLE
3rd quarter
- 8:48 KC - Succop 26 yard field goal 14-13 CLE
4th quarter
- 7:44 KC - Succop 23 yard field goal 16-14 KC
Week 3: at Baltimore Ravens
Still looking for a win the Browns flew to M&T Bank StadiumM&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of...
for an AFC North rivalry match against the Ravens. In the 1st quarter the Browns took the early lead when kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
made a 28-yard field goal, which didn't last very long after QB Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco
Flacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted player ever from the University of Delaware...
found WR Anquan Boldin
Anquan Boldin
-Arizona Cardinals:As a rookie Boldin set an NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in his first game , tied Billy Sims for most yards from scrimmage by a rookie in his first game , and holds the NFL record for most receptions in the first 26 games of an NFL career...
on an 8 and a 12-yard TD pass. After that the Browns replied and eventually got the lead back when RB Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
made a 1-yard TD run, followed in the 4th quarter by QB Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace
Seneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
completing a 1-yard TD pass to TE Benjamin Watson
Benjamin Watson
Benjamin Watson is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early years:Watson attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South...
. Then the Browns fell behind when Flacco made a 27-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin
Anquan Boldin
-Arizona Cardinals:As a rookie Boldin set an NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in his first game , tied Billy Sims for most yards from scrimmage by a rookie in his first game , and holds the NFL record for most receptions in the first 26 games of an NFL career...
, followed by kicker Billy Cundiff
Billy Cundiff
William A. "Billy" Cundiff is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
nailing a 49-yard field goal.
With the loss, Cleveland fell to 0–3.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 6:14 CLE - DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
38 yard field goal 3-0 CLE - 1:29 BAL - BoldinAnquan Boldin-Arizona Cardinals:As a rookie Boldin set an NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in his first game , tied Billy Sims for most yards from scrimmage by a rookie in his first game , and holds the NFL record for most receptions in the first 26 games of an NFL career...
8 yard pass from FlaccoJoe FlaccoFlacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted player ever from the University of Delaware...
(CundiffBilly CundiffWilliam A. "Billy" Cundiff is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
kick) 7-3 BAL
2nd quarter
- 5:59 BAL - Boldin 12 yard pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick) 14-3 BAL
- 0:13 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
1 yard run (Dawson kick) 14-10 BAL
4th quarter
- 14:54 CLE - WatsonBenjamin WatsonBenjamin Watson is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early years:Watson attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South...
1 yard pass from WallaceSeneca WallaceSeneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
(Dawson kick) 17-14 CLE - 9:13 BAL - Boldin 27 yard pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick) 21-17 BAL
- 5:29 BAL - Cundiff 49 yard field goal 24-17 BAL
Week 4: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Still looking for their first win of the season, the Browns went home for a Week 4 AFC North duel with the Cincinnati BengalsCincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
in Round 1 of 2010's Battle of Ohio
Battle of Ohio (NFL)
In the National Football League, the Battle of Ohio refers to games played between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals. This rivalry has produced 2 of the 8 highest scoring games in NFL history...
.
Cleveland got the early lead in the first quarter as kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
got a 30-yard field goal. The Browns added on to their lead in the second quarter as quarterback Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace
Seneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
completed a 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end Evan Moore
Evan Moore
Evan James Moore is an American football Tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
. The Bengals answered with kicker Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent
Mike Nugent is an American football placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
's 24-yard field goal, followed by quarterback Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
finding wide receiver Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Owens has been one of the dominant receivers of his era...
on a 78-yard touchdown pass. The Browns would close out the half with Dawson getting a 31-yard field goal after linebacker Scott Fujita
Scott Fujita
Scott Anthony Fujita is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
blocked a Bengals field goal attempt.
In the third quarter, Cleveland picked up right where they left off as running back Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
got a 1-yard touchdown run, followed by Dawson's 22-yard field goal. Afterwards, Cincinnati answered with Nugent making a 25-yard field goal. The Bengals tried to rally in the fourth quarter as Palmer found running back Brian Leonard
Brian Leonard
-St. Louis Rams:On April 28, 2007, Leonard was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the second round with the 52nd overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft. Leonard signed a four-year, $2.8 million contract on July 24, 2007, that includes $1.55 million in guaranteed money. Coach Scott Linehan decided to use...
on a 3-yard touchdown pass, yet the defense prevented Cincinnati from getting any closer.
With the win, the Browns improved to 1–3.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 2:31 CLE - DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
30 yard field goal 3-0 CLE
2nd quarter
- 11:10 CLE - MooreEvan MooreEvan James Moore is an American football Tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
24 yard pass from WallaceSeneca WallaceSeneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
(Dawson kick) 10-0 CLE - 7:19 CIN - NugentMike NugentMike Nugent is an American football placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
24 yard field goal 10-3 CLE - 3:41 CIN - OwensTerrell OwensTerrell Owens is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Owens has been one of the dominant receivers of his era...
78 yard pass from PalmerCarson PalmerCarson Palmer is an American professional football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002...
(Nugent kick) 10-10 - 0:04 CLE - Dawson 31 yard field goal 13-10 CLE
3rd quarter
- 8:58 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
1 yard run (Dawson kick) 20-10 CLE - 6:36 CLE - Dawson 22 yard field goal 23-10 CLE
- 1:18 CIN - Nugent 25 yard field goal 23-13 CLE
4th quarter
- 10:50 CIN - LeonardBrian Leonard-St. Louis Rams:On April 28, 2007, Leonard was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the second round with the 52nd overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft. Leonard signed a four-year, $2.8 million contract on July 24, 2007, that includes $1.55 million in guaranteed money. Coach Scott Linehan decided to use...
3 yard pass from Palmer (Nugent kick) 23-20 CLE
Week 5: vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Browns stayed at home for their Week 5 game against the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and tried to build on their first win of the season. The Falcons scored first, on a 24 yard field goal by kicker Matt Bryant
Matt Bryant
Steven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...
early in the second quarter. The Browns soon answered with a 19 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace
Seneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
to running back Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
. Bryant hit another field goal in the quarter to cut the Cleveland lead to one point. Wallace was injured near halftime, and did not return. In the second half, quarterback Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
came out for the Browns, but the offense failed to generate any momentum other than a Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
field goal. The Falcons took the lead when wide receiver Roddy White
Roddy White
Sharod Lamor White is an American football wide receiver playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League...
caught a 45 yard pass from quarterback Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Villacher SV of the Austrian Hockey League .-Playing career:...
. Cleveland tried to mount a comeback, but an interception return by defensive end Kroy Biermann
Kroy Biermann
Kroy Biermann is an American football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Montana...
sealed the win for Atlanta, 20-10.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 1–4.
Scoring summary
2nd quarter
- 14:52 ATL - BryantMatt BryantSteven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...
24 yard field goal 3-0 ATL - 12:25 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
19 yard pass from WallaceSeneca WallaceSeneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
(DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
kick) 7-3 CLE - 5:04 ATL - Bryant 30 yard field goal 7-6 CLE
3rd quarter
- 10:00 CLE - Dawson 19 yard field goal 10-6 CLE
- 8:05 ATL - WhiteRoddy WhiteSharod Lamor White is an American football wide receiver playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League...
45 yard pass from RyanMatt RyanMatt Ryan is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Villacher SV of the Austrian Hockey League .-Playing career:...
(Bryant kick) 13-10 ATL
4th quarter
- 4:14 ATL - BiermannKroy BiermannKroy Biermann is an American football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Montana...
31 yard interception return (Bryant kick) 20-10 ATL
Week 6: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Falcons, the Browns flew to Heinz FieldHeinz Field
Heinz Field is a stadium located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It primarily serves as the home to the Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh Panthers American football teams, members of the National Football League and National Collegiate Athletic Association respectively...
for a Week 6 AFC North duel with their arch rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
. The Browns were forced to start third string rookie quarterback Colt McCoy
Colt McCoy
Daniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
as injuries sidelined Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
and Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace
Seneca Isayha Wallace is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
. Cleveland delivered the opening punch in the first quarter as kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
made a 39-yard field goal, his 235th field goal as a Cleveland Brown which broke Lou Groza
Lou Groza
Louis Roy Groza was an American football placekicker and offensive tackle who played his entire career for the Cleveland Browns....
's franchise record. The Steelers would take the lead in the second quarter as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger , nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round in the 2004 NFL Draft...
completed a 29-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace (American football)
-Pittsburgh Steelers:Wallace was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft with the 84th overall selection. Wallace was the 11th wide receiver chosen in the draft. On June 18, 2009, Wallace signed a three year contract with the Steelers worth $1.740 million which...
.
The Browns' deficit increased in the third quarter as Roethlisberger found wide receiver Hines Ward
Hines Ward
Hines E. Ward, Jr. is an American football player who currently plays the wide receiver position for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, where he is the longest-tenured current player on the team. He was voted MVP of Super Bowl XL. He played college football at the University of Georgia...
on an 8-yard touchdown pass. Cleveland tried to rally as McCoy completed a 12-yard touchdown pass to tight end Benjamin Watson
Benjamin Watson
Benjamin Watson is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early years:Watson attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South...
, but Pittsburgh would pull away with Roethlisberger's 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Heath Miller
Heath Miller
Earl Heath Miller, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He was selected as the 30th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia.-Early years:...
.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 1–5.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 1:51 CLE - DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
39 yard field goal 3-0 CLE
2nd quarter
- 10:40 PIT - WallaceMike Wallace (American football)-Pittsburgh Steelers:Wallace was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft with the 84th overall selection. Wallace was the 11th wide receiver chosen in the draft. On June 18, 2009, Wallace signed a three year contract with the Steelers worth $1.740 million which...
29 yard pass from RoethlisbergerBen RoethlisbergerBenjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger , nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round in the 2004 NFL Draft...
(Reed kick) 7-3 PIT
3rd quarter
- 3:13 PIT - WardHines WardHines E. Ward, Jr. is an American football player who currently plays the wide receiver position for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, where he is the longest-tenured current player on the team. He was voted MVP of Super Bowl XL. He played college football at the University of Georgia...
8 yard pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick) 14-3 PIT
4th quarter
- 5:50 PIT - MendenhallRashard MendenhallRashard Jamal Mendenhall is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers 23rd overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois....
2 yard run (Reed kick) 21-3 PIT - 4:09 CLE - WatsonBenjamin WatsonBenjamin Watson is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early years:Watson attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South...
12 yard pass from McCoyColt McCoyDaniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
(Dawson kick) 21-10 PIT - 1:25 PIT - MillerHeath MillerEarl Heath Miller, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He was selected as the 30th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia.-Early years:...
14 yard pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick) 28-10 PIT
Week 7: at New Orleans Saints
The Cleveland Browns headed south to the Louisiana SuperdomeLouisiana Superdome
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA...
for their Week 7 battle against the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
. Cleveland struck first, on a 23 yard field goal by kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
and a 4 yard run by running back Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
to take a 10-0 lead after one quarter. In the second quarter, New Orleans closed the gap on a Garrett Hartley
Garrett Hartley
Garrett Hartley is an American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
yard field goal, but the Browns answered with another Dawson field goal and a 30 yard interception return by linebacker David Bowens
David Bowens
David Walter Bowens is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
to push the lead to 20-3 at the half. Special teams played a large role for the Browns in the half, with a 62 yard punt return by Eric Wright thanks to a Josh Cribbs lateral, and a 68 yard rush on a fake punt by punter Reggie Hodges
Reggie Hodges
Reginald Aaron "Reggie" Hodges is an American football punter for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
both leading to field goals.
In the fourth quarter, quarterback Drew Brees
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
connected with tight end David Thomas
David Thomas (American football)
John David Thomas is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
to pull within 10, but another Dawson field goal and a second Bowens interception return sealed the win for the Browns.
With the win, the Browns entered their bye week at 2–5. This win also marked the third consecutive season in which the Browns defeated the defending Super Bowl champion.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 10:25 CLE - DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
23 yard field goal 3-0 CLE - 6:48 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
4 yard run (Dawson kick) 10-0 CLE
2nd quarter
- 5:32 NO - HartleyGarrett HartleyGarrett Hartley is an American football placekicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
32 yard field goal 10-3 CLE - 2:18 CLE - Dawson 21 yard field goal 13-3 CLE
- 1:49 CLE - BowensDavid BowensDavid Walter Bowens is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
30 yard interception return (Dawson kick) 20-3 CLE
4th quarter
- 13:29 NO - ThomasDavid Thomas (American football)John David Thomas is an American football tight end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
11 yard pass from BreesDrew BreesDrew Christopher Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
(Hartley kick) 20-10 CLE - 5:55 CLE - Dawson 48 yard field goal 23-10 CLE
- 3:33 CLE - Bowens 64 yard interception return (Dawson kick) 30-10 CLE
- 1:38 NO - ColstonMarques ColstonMarques Colston is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. He was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft as a supplemental compensatory pick. Following the trade of receiver Donté Stallworth, Colston was inserted into the starting lineup for week 1 of...
8 yard pass from Brees (Hartley kick) 30-17 CLE
Week 9: vs. New England Patriots
Coming off their bye week, the Browns went home for their Week 9 intraconference duel with the New England PatriotsNew England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
. Cleveland delivered the opening punch in the first quarter as kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
hit a 38-yard field goal, followed by running back Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
' 2-yard touchdown run. The Patriots answered in the second quarter as quarterback Tom Brady
Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...
completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Hernandez
-New England Patriots:Hernandez was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Shortly after he was drafted, The Boston Globe reported Hernandez had admitted to marijuana use and had failed multiple drug tests while in college, causing his draft stock to drop...
. Cleveland struck back on a touchdown run by wide receiver Chansi Stuckey
Chansi Stuckey
Chansi V. Stuckey is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
.
The Browns added onto their lead in the third quarter as rookie quarterback Colt McCoy
Colt McCoy
Daniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
got a 16-yard touchdown run. Cleveland continued to pull away in the fourth quarter with another Dawson field goal. New England tried to rally as Brady completed a 1-yard touchdown pass to Hernandez (with the extra point kicked by wide receiver Wes Welker
Wes Welker
-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
), yet the Browns pulled away with Hillis' 35-yard touchdown run.
With the win, Cleveland improved to 3–5. Hillis was named as the AFC offensive player of the week.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 11:49 CLE - DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
38 yard field goal 3-0 CLE - 11:11 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
2 yard run (Dawson kick) 10-0 CLE
2nd quarter
- 8:43 NE - HernandezAaron Hernandez-New England Patriots:Hernandez was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Shortly after he was drafted, The Boston Globe reported Hernandez had admitted to marijuana use and had failed multiple drug tests while in college, causing his draft stock to drop...
2 yard pass from BradyTom BradyThomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.He has played in four Super Bowls,...
(GostkowskiStephen GostkowskiStephen Carroll Gostkowski is a placekicker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League...
kick) 10-7 CLE - 3:23 CLE - StuckeyChansi StuckeyChansi V. Stuckey is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
11 yard run (Dawson kick) 17-7 CLE
3rd quarter
- 5:53 CLE - McCoyColt McCoyDaniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
16 yard run (Dawson kick) 24-7 CLE
4th quarter
- 10:45 CLE - Dawson 37 yard field goal 27-7 CLE
- 6:37 NE - Hernandez 1 yard pass from Brady (WelkerWes Welker-San Diego Chargers :Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season.-2004 season:...
kick) 27-14 CLE - 2:38 CLE - Hillis 35 yard run (Dawson kick) 34-14 CLE
Week 10: vs. New York Jets
Coming off their win over the Patriots, the Browns stayed at home for a Week 10 duel with the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, in a game that marked head coach Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini is the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets of the National Football League and current NFL analyst for ESPN.-College:...
coaching against his former team, former Browns WR Braylon Edwards
Braylon Edwards
-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
making his first return to Cleveland since being traded, and Jets' head coach Rex Ryan
Rex Ryan
Rex Ryan is an American football head coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League . After serving as an assistant coach for twenty-two years, Ryan attained his first head coaching job in the NFL with the Jets in 2009...
coaching against his brother, Browns' defensive coordinator Rob Ryan
Rob Ryan
Rob Ryan is the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He is the son of former defensive coordinator and head coach Buddy Ryan and the twin brother of current head coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan.-Early life:When his parents, Doris and Buddy Ryan,...
. The two teams exchanged early field goals before the Browns scored with a 12-yard touchdown run from RB Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
. In the Second quarter New York tied the game on a 25-yard pass from Mark Sanchez
Mark Sanchez
Mark Travis John Sanchez is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the fifth overall selection by the Jets and the second quarterback taken overall...
to WR Jerricho Cotchery
Jerricho Cotchery
Cotchery was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft.-New York Jets:In 2004, Cotchery caught 6 passes for 60 yards in 12 games as the team's 5th receiver...
. After A Browns' field goal, the Jets would take the lead for the first time with a Sanchez 1-yard touchdown run late in the first half.
The third quarter started with a Jets' drive that lasted 19 plays and almost 10 minutes, but resulting in no points as K Nick Folk
Nick Folk
Nicholas "Nick" Alexander Folk is an American football kicker who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
missed a short field goal. The Jets added onto their lead in the fourth quarter with Folk making a 25-yard field goal. On the Browns' next drive, rookie QB Colt McCoy
Colt McCoy
Daniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
drove the team down the field and the Browns scored on a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Jah Massaquoi is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He is currently the second string receiver in Head Coach Pat Shurmur's new offense.-High school:...
, to tie the game at 20 and send it into overtime.
In overtime, both teams squandered chances to win; Browns WR Chansi Stuckey
Chansi Stuckey
Chansi V. Stuckey is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
fumbled the ball in Jets' territory, Folk missed a field goal for the Jets, and Sanchez threw an interception near the goal line. It was the Jets who would finally break through late in the overtime period as Sanchez completed the game-winning 37-yard touchdown pass to WR Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft after playing college football at Ohio State...
with only 16 seconds left.
With the loss, Cleveland fell to 3–6.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 9:52 CLE - DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
34 yard field goal 3-0 CLE - 5:52 NYJ - FolkNick FolkNicholas "Nick" Alexander Folk is an American football kicker who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
27 yard field goal 3-3 - 0:16 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
12 yard run (Dawson kick) 10-3 CLE
2nd quarter
- 11:09 NYJ - CotcheryJerricho CotcheryCotchery was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft.-New York Jets:In 2004, Cotchery caught 6 passes for 60 yards in 12 games as the team's 5th receiver...
25 yard pass from SanchezMark SanchezMark Travis John Sanchez is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League . He was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the fifth overall selection by the Jets and the second quarterback taken overall...
(Folk kick) 10-10 - 5:13 CLE - Dawson 23 yard field goal 13-10 CLE
- 0:23 NYJ - Sanchez 1 yard run (Folk kick) 17-13 NYJ
4th quarter
- 2:42 NYJ - Folk 25 yard field goal 20-13 NYJ
- 0:44 CLE - MassaquoiMohamed MassaquoiMohamed Jah Massaquoi is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He is currently the second string receiver in Head Coach Pat Shurmur's new offense.-High school:...
3 yard pass from McCoyColt McCoyDaniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
(Dawson kick) 20-20
Overtime
- 0:16 NYJ - HolmesSantonio HolmesSantonio Holmes Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft after playing college football at Ohio State...
37 yard pass from Sanchez 26-20 NYJ
Week 11: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Coming off a last-second loss to the Jets, the Browns headed to Florida for their Week 11 duel with the Jacksonville JaguarsJacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. The Jaguars struck first on a 47 yard field goal by Josh Scobee
Josh Scobee
Joshua Taylor Scobee is an American football placekicker, who currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He began his college football career as kicker for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs, setting several school records...
. In the second quarter, the Browns took the lead with an 11 yard pass from Colt McCoy
Colt McCoy
Daniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
to Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
. But the Jaguars responded with David Garrard
David Garrard
David Douglas Garrard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.Garrard played college football at East Carolina. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and served as the team's starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010...
completing a 5 yard pass to Mike Thomas
Mike Thomas (wide receiver)
-Jacksonville Jaguars:Thomas was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. As a rookie he started four of the 14 games in which he played, and had 48 receptions for 453 yards and a touchdown. His 48 receptions were tied with Michael Crabtree for fourth among all...
, and they took a 10-7 lead into halftime. In the third, the Jaguars turned the ball over on five straight possessions, but the Browns could only convert them into ten points, taking a 17-10 lead. In the fourth, Marcedes Lewis
Marcedes Lewis
Marcedes Alexis Lewis is an American football tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted from UCLA as the 28th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft...
had a 14 yard touchdown reception, tying the game. The Browns retook the lead on a Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
field goal, but the Jaguars struck back with Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
running it in from a yard out. McCoy drove the Browns down the field, but Sean Considine
Sean Considine
Sean Considine is an American football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He played college football at Iowa, starting as a walk-on before earning a scholarship in his sophomore year....
intercepted his final pass, and the Jaguars defeated the Browns, 24-20.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 3–7.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 8:13 JAC - ScobeeJosh ScobeeJoshua Taylor Scobee is an American football placekicker, who currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He began his college football career as kicker for the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs, setting several school records...
47 yard field goal 3-0 JAC
2nd quarter
- 13:20 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
11 yard pass from McCoyColt McCoyDaniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
(DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
kick) 7-3 CLE - 0:35 JAC - ThomasMike Thomas (wide receiver)-Jacksonville Jaguars:Thomas was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. As a rookie he started four of the 14 games in which he played, and had 48 receptions for 453 yards and a touchdown. His 48 receptions were tied with Michael Crabtree for fourth among all...
5 yard pass from GarrardDavid GarrardDavid Douglas Garrard is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.Garrard played college football at East Carolina. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and served as the team's starting quarterback from 2007 to 2010...
(Scobee kick) 10-7 JAC
3rd quarter
- 11:26 CLE - ElamAbram ElamAbram Elam is an American football safety for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at Notre Dame and Kent State....
18 yard fumble return (Dawson kick) 14-10 CLE - 1:54 CLE - Dawson 38 yard field goal 17-10 CLE
4th quarter
- 3:41 JAC - LewisMarcedes LewisMarcedes Alexis Lewis is an American football tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted from UCLA as the 28th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft...
14 yard pass from Garrard (Scobee kick) 17-17 - 2:51 CLE - Dawson 41 yard field goal 20-17 CLE
- 1:20 JAC - Jones-DrewMaurice Jones-DrewMaurice Christopher Jones-Drew is a professional American football player who currently plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League . He was drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
1 yard run (Scobee kick) 24-20 JAC
Week 12: vs. Carolina Panthers
The Browns returned home for a Week 12 duel with the Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
after suffering back-to-back last-second losses. Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
returned to quarterback for Cleveland against his former team after missing eight games with an ankle injury. The Panthers scored on their opening possession on a 26 yard run by Mike Goodson
Mike Goodson
Michael Darryl Goodson, Jr. is an American football running back for the Carolina Panthers. He played college football for Texas A&M.-High school career:...
, but the Browns stormed back, with Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
rushing for a touchdown on three consecutive possessions. Carolina added two field goals by John Kasay
John Kasay
John David Kasay is an American football kicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
to end the half, and the Browns led 21-13. In the third quarter, the Browns' offense fell apart, failing to score and turning the ball over twice. Captain Munnerlyn
Captain Munnerlyn
Captain Munnerlyn is a professional American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Panthers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
returned an interception for a touchdown, pulling the Panthers within one. In the fourth quarter, Kasay hit a 43 yard field goal to give the Panthers the lead, but Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
returned the favor and put the Browns back on top. In the final minute, Panthers' QB Jimmy Clausen
Jimmy Clausen
James Richard "Jimmy" Clausen is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Panthers in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.-High school career:Clausen had an outstanding prep career...
drove his team down the field, but Kasay's 42 yard field goal attempt hit the left upright as time expired, and the Browns held on to win, 24-23
With the win, the Browns improved to 4–7. This marked the Browns' first victory over the Panthers in franchise history, as the Browns lost each of the three previous meetings.
After the game, CB Joe Haden
Joe Haden
Joseph Walter "Joe" Haden, III is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Browns in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.-Early years:Haden was born in Fort Washington, Maryland...
was named the Defensive Rookie of the Month for November. In four games during the month, Haden recorded 15 tackles, seven defended passes, and three interceptions. He became the first Browns' player to ever win this award.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 10:36 CAR - GoodsonMike GoodsonMichael Darryl Goodson, Jr. is an American football running back for the Carolina Panthers. He played college football for Texas A&M.-High school career:...
26 yard run (KasayJohn KasayJohn David Kasay is an American football kicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
kick) 7-0 CAR - 6:49 CLE - HillisPeyton HillisHillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
9 yard run (DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
kick) 7-7 - 2:44 CLE - Hillis 5 yard run (Dawson kick) 14-7 CLE
2nd quarter
- 9:12 CLE - Hillis 6 yard run (Dawson kick) 21-7 CLE
- 3:19 CAR - Kasay 43 yard field goal 21-10 CLE
- 0:47 CAR - Kasay 42 yard field goal 21-13 CLE
3rd quarter
- 12:18 CAR - MunnerlynCaptain MunnerlynCaptain Munnerlyn is a professional American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Panthers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
37 yard interception return (Kasay kick) 21-20 CLE
4th quarter
- 7:01 CAR - Kasay 43 yard field goal 23-21 CAR
- 2:42 CLE - Dawson 41 yard field goal 24-23 CLE
Week 13: at Miami Dolphins
The Browns, coming off a close victory over the Panthers, headed to Sun Life Stadium for their Week 13 battle against the Miami Dolphins2010 Miami Dolphins season
The 2010 Miami Dolphins season was the organization's 41st season in the National Football League and 45th overall. The Dolphins are entering the 2010 season coming off a third place finish in the AFC East 7–9-Staff Changes:...
. After a scoreless first quarter, the Browns scored first on a Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
32 yard field goal. The Dolphins tied it at the half with Dan Carpenter
Dan Carpenter
Daniel Roy Carpenter is an American football placekicker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League...
hitting a 60 yard field goal, the longest in franchise history. In the second half, Benjamin Watson
Benjamin Watson
Benjamin Watson is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early years:Watson attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South...
gave the Browns a 10-3 lead with a 3 yard touchdown reception from Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
. The Dolphins responded with Chad Henne
Chad Henne
Chad Steven Henne is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.He graduated from Wilson Senior High School and attended the University of Michigan...
driving Miami down the field and tying the game with an 11 yard touchdown pass to Anthony Fasano
Anthony Fasano
Anthony Joseph Fasano is an American football tight end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame...
. Late in the fourth quarter, Mike Adams intercepted Henne's pass and returned it to the 2. The Browns bled out the clock, and Dawson hit the game-winning field goal as time expired, giving the Browns a 13-10 victory.
With the win, the Browns improved to 5–7, matching their win total from the 2009 season
2009 Cleveland Browns season
The 2009 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 63rd season as a professional sports franchise and its 59th season as a member of the National Football League . The team placed fourth in the AFC North with a record of 5–11, improving upon its 2008 record of 4–12...
.
Scoring summary
2nd quarter
- 1:43 CLE - DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
32 yard field goal 3-0 CLE - 0:02 MIA - CarpenterDan CarpenterDaniel Roy Carpenter is an American football placekicker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League...
60 yard field goal 3-3
3rd quarter
- 1:16 CLE - WatsonBenjamin WatsonBenjamin Watson is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early years:Watson attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South...
3 yard pass from DelhommeJake DelhommeJake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
(Dawson kick) 10-3 CLE
4th quarter
- 10:27 MIA - FasanoAnthony FasanoAnthony Joseph Fasano is an American football tight end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame...
11 yard pass from HenneChad HenneChad Steven Henne is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.He graduated from Wilson Senior High School and attended the University of Michigan...
(Carpenter kick) 10-10 - 0:00 CLE - Dawson 23 yard field goal 13-10 CLE
Week 14: at Buffalo Bills
The Browns headed to New York to take on the Buffalo Bills2010 Buffalo Bills season
The 2010 Buffalo Bills season was the team's 41st season in the National Football League, and their 51st overall. It was Buffalo's first season with Buddy Nix in the role of general manager and head coach Chan Gailey....
for their Week 14 duel. It was a low-scoring affair due to the freezing rain pelting the field for much of the game. On their Oopening drive, the Browns drove down to the Bills' one yard line but could not get into the end. Kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
kicked a 19 yard field goal in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Joseph Fitzpatrick is an American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Harvard....
connected with David Nelson
David Nelson (American football)
David Alan Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League . He was signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Florida.-Early years:...
on an 11 yard pass for the game's only touchdown, giving the Bills a 7-3 lead. Dawson hit another field goal to pull the Browns within one, but a Rian Lindell
Rian Lindell
Rian Lindell is an American football placekicker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2000...
30 yard field goal gave the Bills a 10-6 lead at the half. Several turnovers in the second half stopped the Browns from making progress down the field, and another Lindell field goal in the fourth quarter sent the Browns to a 13-6 loss. The lone high point for the Browns was Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
, who became the first white running back to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season in 25 years.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 5–8 and were eliminated from playoff contention. This marks the eighth consecutive season in which the Browns failed to make the playoffs, a franchise record.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 10:14 CLE - DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
19 yard field goal 3-0 CLE
2nd quarter
- 9:33 BUF - NelsonDavid Nelson (American football)David Alan Nelson is an American football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League . He was signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Florida.-Early years:...
11 yard pass from FitzpatrickRyan FitzpatrickRyan Joseph Fitzpatrick is an American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Harvard....
(LindellRian LindellRian Lindell is an American football placekicker for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2000...
kick) 7-3 BUF - 3:56 CLE - Dawson 25 yard field goal 7-6 BUF
- 0:17 BUF - Lindell 30 yard field goal 10-6 BUF
4th quarter
- 7:59 BUF - Lindell 19 yard field goal 13-6 BUF
Week 15: at Cincinnati Bengals
Colt McCoyColt McCoy
Daniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
returned for the Cleveland Browns' week 15 Battle of Ohio against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns scored on their opening drive on a 20 yard pass from McCoy to Robert Royal
Robert Royal
Robert Shelton Royal is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
. The Bengals answered with Cedric Benson
Cedric Benson
Cedric Myron Benson is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears fourth overall in the 2005 NFL Draft...
's 18 yard run to tie the game. Over the rest of the second and third quarters, Clint Stitser
Clint Stitser
Clint Stitser is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as a street free agent in 2010...
hit three field goals to give the Bengals a 16-7 lead. After trading field goals in the fourth, the Browns got within two on a 46 yard pass to Brian Robiskie
Brian Robiskie
Brian Robiskie is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. The Cleveland Browns selected Robiskie in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the 36th overall pick. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio...
. However, the Browns failed to stop a third down conversion on the Bengals' next possession, and the Browns lost 19-17.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 5–9 and finished the season 2-6 on the road.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 12:08 CLE - RoyalRobert RoyalRobert Shelton Royal is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
20 yard pass from McCoyColt McCoyDaniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
(DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
kick) 7-0 CLE
2nd quarter
- 12:52 CIN - BensonCedric BensonCedric Myron Benson is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears fourth overall in the 2005 NFL Draft...
18 yard run (StitserClint StitserClint Stitser is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as a street free agent in 2010...
kick) 7-7 - 4:19 CIN - Stitser 25 yard field goal 10-7 CIN
3rd quarter
- 11:11 CIN - Stitser 39 yard field goal 13-7 CIN
- 3:33 CIN - Stitser 34 yard field goal 16-7 CIN
4th quarter
- 14:06 CLE - Dawson 23 yard field goal 16-10 CIN
- 9:58 CIN - Stitser 20 yard field goal 19-10 CIN
- 2:13 CLE - RobiskieBrian RobiskieBrian Robiskie is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. The Cleveland Browns selected Robiskie in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the 36th overall pick. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio...
46 yard pass from McCoy (Dawson kick) 19-17 CIN
Week 16: vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Browns stayed home for their Week 16 AFC North battle with the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns scored first on a touchdown pass from wide receiver Mohamed MassaquoiMohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Jah Massaquoi is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He is currently the second string receiver in Head Coach Pat Shurmur's new offense.-High school:...
to wide receiver Brian Robiskie
Brian Robiskie
Brian Robiskie is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. The Cleveland Browns selected Robiskie in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the 36th overall pick. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio...
. In the second quarter, the Ravens stormed back, with two field goals by Billy Cundiff
Billy Cundiff
William A. "Billy" Cundiff is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
and a touchdown pass from Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco
Flacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted player ever from the University of Delaware...
to T. J. Houshmandzadeh
T. J. Houshmandzadeh
T. J. Houshmandzadeh, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State. Houshmandzadeh is of mixed...
. Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
hit a field goal late in the quarter to send the Browns into halftime down 13-10. The Browns opened the second half with a failed onside kick, which led to a Derrick Mason
Derrick Mason
Derrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...
touchdown reception, and the Browns lost 20-10.
With the loss, the Browns fell to 5–10.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 7:01 CLE - RobiskieBrian RobiskieBrian Robiskie is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. The Cleveland Browns selected Robiskie in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the 36th overall pick. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio...
29 yard pass from MassaquoiMohamed MassaquoiMohamed Jah Massaquoi is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. He is currently the second string receiver in Head Coach Pat Shurmur's new offense.-High school:...
(DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
kick) 7-0 CLE
2nd quarter
- 13:35 BAL - CundiffBilly CundiffWilliam A. "Billy" Cundiff is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2002...
27 yard field goal 7-3 CLE - 11:47 BAL - HoushmandzadehT. J. HoushmandzadehT. J. Houshmandzadeh, Jr. is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State. Houshmandzadeh is of mixed...
15 yard pass from FlaccoJoe FlaccoFlacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted player ever from the University of Delaware...
(Cundiff kick) 10-7 BAL - 4:06 BAL - Cundiff 40 yard field goal 13-7 BAL
- 0:03 CLE - Dawson 30 yard field goal 13-10 BAL
3rd quarter
- 13:30 BAL - MasonDerrick MasonDerrick James Mason is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Oilers in the fourth round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.Mason has also played for the Baltimore Ravens where he...
22 yard pass from Flacco (Cundiff kick) 20-10 BAL
Week 17: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Hoping to close out their season on a positive note, the Browns stayed at home for a Week 17 AFC North rematch with the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
. Cleveland trailed early in the first quarter as Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger , nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round in the 2004 NFL Draft...
threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace (American football)
-Pittsburgh Steelers:Wallace was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft with the 84th overall selection. Wallace was the 11th wide receiver chosen in the draft. On June 18, 2009, Wallace signed a three year contract with the Steelers worth $1.740 million which...
, followed by running back Rashard Mendenhall
Rashard Mendenhall
Rashard Jamal Mendenhall is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers 23rd overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois....
getting a 1-yard touchdown run. The Browns answered in the second quarter with a 19-yard field goal from kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
, but Pittsburgh struck back with Mendenhall's 1-yard touchdown run, followed by Roethlisberger's 4-yard touchdown pass to tight end Heath Miller
Heath Miller
Earl Heath Miller, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He was selected as the 30th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia.-Early years:...
, and kicker Shaun Suisham
Shaun Suisham
Shaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
booting a 41-yard field goal.
The Steelers would add onto their lead in the third quarter as wide receiver Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El
Antwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
completed a 3-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Hines Ward
Hines Ward
Hines E. Ward, Jr. is an American football player who currently plays the wide receiver position for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, where he is the longest-tenured current player on the team. He was voted MVP of Super Bowl XL. He played college football at the University of Georgia...
. Afterwards, Pittsburgh closed out its dominating day in the fourth quarter with Suisham making a 24-yard field goal. Cleveland would close out the game with rookie quarterback Colt McCoy
Colt McCoy
Daniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
finding wide receiver Brian Robiskie
Brian Robiskie
Brian Robiskie is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. The Cleveland Browns selected Robiskie in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the 36th overall pick. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio...
on a 20-yard touchdown pass, sending the Browns to their worst loss of the season, 41-9.
With the loss, the Browns closed out their season at 5–11, matching their 2009 record. They were 3–5 at home.
Scoring summary
1st quarter
- 14:25 PIT - WallaceMike Wallace (American football)-Pittsburgh Steelers:Wallace was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft with the 84th overall selection. Wallace was the 11th wide receiver chosen in the draft. On June 18, 2009, Wallace signed a three year contract with the Steelers worth $1.740 million which...
56 yard pass from RoethlisbergerBen RoethlisbergerBenjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger , nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round in the 2004 NFL Draft...
(SuishamShaun SuishamShaun Christopher Suisham is a Canadian placekicker of American football for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
kick) 7-0 PIT - 7:00 PIT - MendenhallRashard MendenhallRashard Jamal Mendenhall is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers 23rd overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois....
1 yard run (Suisham kick) 14-0 PIT
2nd quarter
- 14:45 CLE - DawsonPhil DawsonPhilip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
19 yard field goal 14-3 PIT - 7:55 PIT - Mendenhall 1 yard run (Suisham kick) 21-3 PIT
- 4:58 PIT - MillerHeath MillerEarl Heath Miller, Jr. is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He was selected as the 30th overall pick of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Virginia.-Early years:...
4 yard pass from Roethlisberger (Suisham kick) 28-3 PIT - 1:34 PIT - Suisham 41 yard field goal 31-3 PIT
3rd quarter
- 7:24 PIT - WardHines WardHines E. Ward, Jr. is an American football player who currently plays the wide receiver position for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, where he is the longest-tenured current player on the team. He was voted MVP of Super Bowl XL. He played college football at the University of Georgia...
3 yard pass from Randle ElAntwaan Randle ElAntwaan Randle El is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He attended Indiana University, after turning down a Major League Baseball draft selection by the Chicago Cubs in 1997...
(Suisham kick) 38-3 PIT
4th quarter
- 12:35 PIT - Suisham 24 yard field goal 41-3 PIT
- 6:43 CLE - RobiskieBrian RobiskieBrian Robiskie is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. The Cleveland Browns selected Robiskie in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the 36th overall pick. He was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the Cleveland, Ohio...
20 yard pass from McCoyColt McCoyDaniel "Colt" McCoy is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
41-9 PIT
Mangini fired
The day after the season ended, team president Mike HolmgrenMike Holmgren
Michael George Holmgren is a former professional football coach and current President of the Cleveland Browns. He served as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1992 to 1998, and the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 to 2008...
fired head coach Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini is the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets of the National Football League and current NFL analyst for ESPN.-College:...
after going 10–22 in two seasons.
2011 Pro Bowl
Despite the team's poor performance, T Joe Thomas and C Alex MackAlex Mack
Alex Mack is an American football player for the Cleveland Browns. He was drafted as the 21st selection in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft...
were named to the AFC roster in the 2011 Pro Bowl
2011 Pro Bowl
The 2011 AFC–NFC Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2010 season. It took place at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii...
. Thomas, who will be making his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl appearance, will be the team's starting left tackle. Mack was originally selected as the second alternate at center, but was placed on the team after an injury to Nick Mangold
Nick Mangold
-New York Jets:Replacing Kevin Mawae at center, Mangold had a good rookie season, allowing only 0.5 sacks, committed only 3 penalties and made all the line calls. Mangold was considered to be the best prospect at center in the last 15 years according to NFL draft expert Mike Mayock...
of the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Maurkice Pouncey
Maurkice Pouncey
The Pittsburgh Steelers chose Pouncey in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. His rookie year, he started in all 16 games played at the center position, and was selected to the Pro Bowl.-Personal:...
of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
not being able to play because of the Steelers playing in Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl XLV was an American football game between the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference champion Green Bay Packers to decide the National Football League champion for the 2010 season. The game was held at Cowboys Stadium in...
the following week.
In addition to Thomas and Mack, six Browns' players were named as alternates. RB Peyton Hillis
Peyton Hillis
Hillis was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft.-2008 Season:At the start of the 2008 season, Hillis was listed as the Broncos' starting fullback...
and and G Eric Steinbach
Eric Steinbach
Eric Steinbach is an American football player who currently plays for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round in the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football for the University of Iowa.-High School years:Steinbach is a...
were named as second alternates; KR Josh Cribbs, ST Ray Ventrone, and FB Lawrence Vickers
Lawrence Vickers
Lawrence Blanchard Vickers, Jr. is an American football fullback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
third alternates, and CB Joe Haden
Joe Haden
Joseph Walter "Joe" Haden, III is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Browns in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.-Early years:Haden was born in Fort Washington, Maryland...
a fourth alternate at their respective positions.