Braylon Edwards News: Pro Sports Daily

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October 28

New York Post

"The NFL is "monitoring" the case of Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards, an NFL spokesperson told The Post yesterday, though there doesn't appear to be any chance of him being suspended this season -- if at all. Edwards on Monday was charged with misdemeanor assault in Cleveland Municipal Court for his alleged connection with an incident outside a downtown nightclub shortly before the Jets acquired him in a trade with the Browns. The NFL spokesperson said that "under the PC [player conduct] policy, when a player like Braylon, with no prior history of conduct issues, has been charged, we wait for a court resolution. Then we would review the facts for any possible discipline." The Jets on ..."

Edwards charged in Cleveland assault

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October 27

New York Post

"Braylon Edwards' troubles have not simply disappeared since he was traded to the Jets. The receiver was charged with assault yesterday for his alleged involvement in a fight outside a Cleveland bar in the early morning hours on Oct. 5. Edwards, who was shipped to the Jets from the Browns just days after the incident, faces a misdemeanor after being accused of punching promoter -- and friend of LeBron James -- Edward Givens outside of a Cleveland club. James called Edwards' actions "childish." Edwards caught one pass for 14 yards in the Jets' 38-0 win over the Raiders on Sunday in Oakland. He faces up to a $1,000 fine and 180 days in jail if convicted, although a jail stay would be ..."

Braylon Edwards faces jail after being accused of punching friend of LeBron James

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October 27

New York Daily News

"That risk the Jets called "manageable" when they signed Braylon Edwards became more tangible Monday. The lightning rod wide receiver was charged with misdemeanor assault in Cleveland Municipal Court in connection with an incident outside a downtown nightclub days before the Jets acquired him in a trade with the Browns. The Jets issued a statement that seemed not to indicate much concern. "The team was aware of these allegations prior to acquiring Braylon from Cleveland. He has been cooperative with authorities and we will allow the legal process to run its course," the statement read. Edwards faces a sentence of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, if convicted, with a hearing ..."

Braylon Edwards charged with assault in downtown dispute

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October 26

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Former Browns receiver Braylon Edwards was charged with misdemeanor assault today in connection with an incident outside a downtown nightclub several weeks ago, a source close to the investigation says. Edwards was traded to the New York Jets days after he was accused of punching entertainment promoter Edward Givens about 2:30 a.m. outside the View Ultralounge & Nightclub on Prospect Avenue."

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says Braylon Edwards is a real catch

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October 14

New York Daily News

"If there was anything that made Rex Ryan smile on Monday night it was his newest toy on offense. Less than 24 hours after losing to the Dolphins, 31-27, Ryan continued to gush about Braylon Edwards' debut. The wide receiver had five receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown. He narrowly missed on adding two more touchdowns. Edwards made an acrobatic catch between two defenders on the left sideline and initially was given credit for a touchdown before a replay challenge declared him down at the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter. Thomas Jones took it into the end zone from there. Later in the fourth quarter, Edwards dropped a tough but makeable 52-yard catch while falling into the end zone. ..."

New York Jets' wide out Braylon Edwards catches on in a hurry

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October 13

New York Daily News

"Talk about impressive debuts. After only three days of practice with the Jets, WR Braylon Edwards dazzled Monday night on a prime-time stage, scoring on the first pass thrown to him and making a circus catch that set up another touchdown. "It was fun," Edwards said after the Jets' 31-27 loss to the Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium. "When Jerricho (Cotchery) comes back, it's going to be a problem, shutting this offense down." Cotchery (hamstring) was limited to spot duty, putting the spotlight on Edwards. The former Browns star caught five passes for 64 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown grab on the Jets' first possession. His signature play was a 34-yard catch, a falling-backward-twisting ..."

Braylon makes impressive debut

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October 13

New York Post

"Braylon Edwards' debut with the Jets was a wildly successful one despite having only three full days of practice with his new team after the Jets acquired him in a trade last week. Edwards' size (6-foot-3) was immediately evident when he caught a 3-yard TD pass from Mark Sanchez in the first quarter, out-leaping Miami cornerback Will Allen for the ball. Edwards, too, made a nice catch of a Sanchez pass over the middle for 17 yards, holding on to the ball after a hard hit by safety Gibril Wilson. The play of the night was a leaping 34-yard catch in the fourth quarter when he out-jumped cornerback Vontae Davis on 3rd-and-22 from the 35, made the catch and kept his feet inbounds. That led to ..."

Adding Edwards more than a small gamble for Jets

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October 12

New York Post

columnist Jay Greenberg

"It must be the position. We mean, historically some running backs have chafed when their numbers aren't called, but the pounding they take must sap any energy they have for politics. Receivers, however, start every play out on a symbolic island and spend, even on an especially productive day, 85 percent of their time as decoys. It does tend to make a higher percentage of them insecure. Not to the degree of Terrell Owens, surely, but Randy Moss, Plaxico Burress and Chad Ochocinco have marched to their own drummers, often pounding away at a headache-producing level. Eric Mangini is especially neurotic. Still, any coach's primary fear, above what an essential player who is essentially nuts ..."

Addition of Braylon Edwards adds fuel to bout between Miami Dolphins and New York Jets

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October 12

New York Daily News

"The Jets' last prime-time appearance in the regular season, 11 months ago at New England, was all about one person - some old guy named Favre. The country will see a different team Monday night against the Dolphins. The Jets have a trash-talking coach, a rookie quarterback from La-La Land, a quarterback-stalking defense and - look! - a brand new star receiver, Braylon Edwards, who lives for prime time. Just like that, the Jets have become must-see. "This is like a showcase for us," safety Kerry Rhodes said. "People have been seeing us a lot on TV, doing a lot of talking, how we're more swagger-licious. Now it's a chance to show the world we're not just talk and we definitely deserve to be ..."

After Braylon Edwards, many Cleveland Browns receive chance to contribute

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October 11

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Browns will conduct their first L.A.B. experiment - Life After Braylon - today against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. How much worse can the offensive production really be? Even with their star receiver in the lineup, the Browns have lost their past 10 games and 13 of their past 15. Edwards also failed to catch a touchdown pass during that 10-game losing streak and only one in that 13-of-15 skid. Without Edwards - who said last week he'd be doubled until the others proved they could hurt a defense - some of his teammates think they have something to prove. "We feel like we're a great group of guys and we can get the job done," said receiver Joshua Cribbs, a friend of ..."

Braylon studies, bonds with Jets

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October 9

New York Post

"After a late night Wednesday -- studying the playbook in Florham Park, not clubbing in the city -- Braylon Edwards was back in the Jets training complex yesterday by 7 a.m. He is quizzing offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, befriending QB Mark Sanchez, and simply enjoying his escape to New York. "It's a fresh start for me, in a situation where everything's moving in the right direction from the coach to the owner, great players, great camaraderie. I saw it at practice, these guys are really happy. Practice was a breath of fresh air," said Edwards, who got a new start but kept his old No. 17. "Coach (Rex) Ryan, he's loose but when it's time to work, we work. Guys are where they're ..."

Brownout for Edwards

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October 9

Washington Times

"As if there were any doubt who runs the Cleveland sports scene, Browns receiver Braylon Edwards found out this week. Monday: Edwards reportedly punches a friend of LeBron James' following an argument. Wednesday: Edwards is traded to the New York Jets for two players and two draft picks. The Browns gave up on their 2005 first-round choice after yet another off-the-field incident. But regardless of whom he socked, Edwards' time was going to end soon. Since being hired, coach Eric Mangini has jettisoned tight end Kellen Winslow and Edwards and brought in nearly a dozen of his former Jets players. "This is a business, and the business is winning," left tackle Joe Thomas said. "And the man in ..."

The key for New York Jets' Braylon Edwards is staying focused on football

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October 9

New York Daily News

"Keyshawn Johnson knows what it's like to be a star receiver in New York, and he believes Braylon Edwards has that kind of potential - if he concentrates on Xs and Os, not his Q rating. "Play football. You ain't no (bleeping) actor," Johnson told the Daily News Thursday, alluding to Edwards' reported interest in pursuing acting and modeling. "Hollywood ain't (messing) with no bums. If you (screw) up, there's nothing for you. Win a playoff game. Help your team win a championship, and all that stuff will come, a la Michael Strahan and Keyshawn Johnson." Edwards hasn't discussing his off-the-field ambitions since arriving Wednesday in the Jets' blockbuster trade with the Browns, but he has ..."

For Braylon Edwards and the Jets, a Leap of Faith

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October 9

New York Times

"Apparently, the city of Cleveland is not big enough for LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal and Braylon Edwards. So after the Jets' eye-opening loss in New Orleans on Sunday and before their Monday night game against the Dolphins in Miami, Edwards - an immensely talented but unpredictable wide receiver - was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Jets. What a dizzying couple of days. On Wednesday morning, Edwards was headed to the Browns' training facility, trying to figure out how he would get through another day in pro football's purgatory. Summoned to the coach's office, he soon heard Coach Eric Mangini tell him that he was leaving the 0-4 Browns for the emerging 3-1 Jets."

Jets have no immediate plans to address newly aquired Braylon Edwards' contract situation

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October 8

New York Daily News

"Did the Jets trade for a future contract dispute? GM Mike Tannenbaum said there are no immediate plans to address Braylon Edwards' contract situation, meaning he will be a free agent after the season. Edwards, acquired Wednesday from the Browns, is in the final year of his rookie contract. There were rumblings in Cleveland that Edwards wanted a $9 million-a-year extension, but the receiver said he never made that claim. He said he's not going to make a stink about his expiring deal. "I don't want to be a distraction," he said. "They've got a machine moving in the right direction, so to sit here and try to talk about a new contract would be pretty petty. I'm happy with where I'm at now. ..."

New Jets wide out Braylon Edwards is a big-play threat with a lot of baggage

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October 8

New York Daily News

columnist Gary Myers

"A few years ago, the Patriots took a chance on Randy Moss, and he's put up huge numbers with Tom Brady and has been a model citizen for Bill Belichick. Now the Jets are rationalizing Braylon Edwards' numerous off-the-field issues, which are as much a part of the package as his big plays and disturbing number of dropped balls, and are hoping that enrolling him in Camp Rex will get his career going. "The vision for the Jets is Braylon can do for them what Moss did for the Pats," one general manager said Wednesday. "That is what you would envision. If they can get the Braylon Edwards of 2007, then it's going to provide them with an explosive player." The Jets desperately needed a big-play ..."

In the end, Braylon Edwards just wasn't worth the headaches

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October 8

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It didn't take Eric Mangini long to figure out what some of those before him already knew: Braylon Edwards was more trouble than he was worth. It began on draft day in 2005, when Edwards was visibly upset that the Miami Dolphins picked Ronnie Brown at No. 2 overall instead of him. Edwards admitted he wanted to go to Miami, and lashed out at the Dolphins and then-coach Nick Saban for lying to him and using him. It was doomed from the start. During the 2005 season, Edwards displayed his uncanny knack for saying something controversial and then blaming it on the media. That year, he said he thought a switch from Trent Dilfer to Charlie Frye would give the offense more life and energy. When ..."

Edwards tells New York media: "I'm a good teammate"

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October 8

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Braylon Edwards defended his character in his introductory press conference Wednesday with the Jets. "I work hard, I come to play every day, I'm a good teammate and I go out and do everything I'm supposed to do on the field. I pick up offenses and I study," he said. "At the end of the day, I'm just really trying to be a guy, I'm just trying to help this team out. They're going in the [right] direction already even before I got here. If I can help that direction any, that would be great. I thank them for taking a chance on me and it will pay off in the long run because I know what I'm capable of and I know what I can do." He said "it does tick you off" that he has a negative image. "My mom ..."

Browns reward Edwards for bad behavior

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October 8

Akron Beacon Journal

columnist Patrick McManamon

"The Browns got rid of a headache Wednesday. There's a lot to be said for that, especially if the headache wasn't going to get better in Cleveland. But they sure didn't make themselves playoff-worthy with what they got in return. That might not even matter, though. Because Braylon Edwards did not want to be in Cleveland, and his every action indicated that reality. He goes away. And takes his Michigan rugs and Michigan toilet-seat cover and Michigan drink huggies with him. For a third overall pick in the draft, the Browns acquired two mid-round draft picks, a young receiver with unknown potential and a special-teams maven from Ohio Northern with six career tackles from the New York Jets. ..."

Players stunned by Edwards trade

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October 8

Akron Beacon Journal

"Shock was the prevalent response from Browns players early Wednesday morning as they learned disenchanted wide receiver Braylon Edwards had been traded to the New York Jets. Although most players carefully danced around the subject before heading out to practice for the day, offensive lineman Joe Thomas was unabashedly honest. ''That's been the message since [coach Eric Mangini] got here,'' said Thomas, who was the Browns' No. 1 draft pick (third overall) just two years after Edwards was taken with the same pick in 2005. ''You're gonna do things the way you're supposed to do it and told to do it. And if you're not, then we'll find somebody else.'' Edwards had been hinting rather heavily ..."

Trade of Edwards signals new era for Browns

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October 8

Akron Beacon Journal

"Browns backup quarterback Brady Quinn went to practice Wednesday wearing a shiny pair of orange shoes. ''They're Braylon's,'' Quinn said. ''Yeah, in honor of Braylon . . . '' As Braylon Edwards was traded to the New York Jets on Wednesday morning, there were undercurrents of concern from his teammates about what the Browns' offense will be like without its talented but inconsistent No. 1 wide receiver. No one seemed to believe that it made the Browns a better team, a question that even coach Eric Mangini dodged. But there was no mistaking the message Mangini sent in shipping Edwards to the Jets just two days after an altercation outside a Cleveland nightclub in which he allegedly punched a ..."

Edwards a risk worth taking

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October 8

New York Post

columnist Steve Serby

"Braylon Edwards is a risk worth taking for the Jets. Because the potential reward -- that elusive Super Bowl -- outweighs all the risks. Can this wind up the way Terrell Owens did in Philadelphia and in Dallas? Of course it can. But if Rex Ryan can get Edwards to stop (allegedly) punching 130-pound friends of LeBron James in the face at 2:30 in the morning, then the bombshell trade yesterday with old friend Eric Mangini for Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik, and conditional third- and fifth-round draft picks, is a steal, and the Jets are in the Super Bowl conversation even with a rookie quarterback. Here's why: Edwards' mere presence makes life considerably easier on Mark Sanchez, who no ..."

Jets go on attack with Browns WR

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October 8

New York Post

"Can it be that Braylon Edwards is the final missing piece to the Jets' Super Bowl puzzle? The Jets think so, which is why they aggressively executed the trade for the ultra-talented receiver with the dubious reputation yesterday, giving up two productive, good-soldier players -- receiver Chansi Stuckey and special teamer Jason Trusnik -- as well as two draft choices (conditional third- and fifth-round picks in 2010) to acquire him. The Jets believe Edwards, who has had a number of off-field problems, will be the classic case of a player who flourishes with a change of scenery. Edwards himself acknowledged that yesterday. "Our goal is to win a Super Bowl, and Braylon gives us the best ..."

In the end, Braylon Edwards just wasn't worth the headaches: Analysis

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October 8

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It didn't take Eric Mangini long to figure out what some of those before him already knew: Braylon Edwards was more trouble than he was worth. It began on draft day in 2005, when Edwards was visibly upset that the Miami Dolphins picked Ronnie Brown at No. 2 overall instead of him. Edwards admitted he wanted to go to Miami, and lashed out at the Dolphins and then-coach Nick Saban for lying to him and using him. It was doomed from the start. During the 2005 season, Edwards displayed his uncanny knack for saying something controversial and then blaming it on the media. That year, he said he thought a switch from Trent Dilfer to Charlie Frye would give the offense more life and energy. When ..."

Braylon Edwards' trade from the Cleveland Browns to the New York Jets captures national attention

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October 8

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Cleveland Browns' trade of wide receiver Braylon Edwards to the New York Jets for linebacker Jason Trusnik, wide receiver Chansi Stuckey and two mid-round draft picks is the subject of much national attention. There's no reason to believe Trusnik and Stuckey won't be of value to the Browns. But the deal's allure is because of the gifted but often-unreliable and sometimes-controversial Edwards. Clifton Brown captures the contradiction that is Edwards for SportingNews.com. He writes:"

Browns trade Braylon Edwards to Jets

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October 7

Akron Beacon Journal

"Braylon Edwards got his wish. He's headed to the bright lights of New York. The high-maintainance wide receiver was traded by the Browns to the Jets this morning, ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported, citing a league source. The browns confirmed the trade shortly after 9 a.m. The Browns will receive wide receiver Chansi Stuckey, linebacker Jason Trusnik and two undisclosed draft picks. The Jets drafted Stuckey in the seventh round of the 2007 draft. He sat out his rookie season due to a broken foot. Last season, Stuckey played in 15 games, starting two. He had 32 receptions for 359 yards and three touchdowns. Trusnik, from Macedonia, was the NFL Special Teams Player of the Week after his ..."

Browns trade Braylon Edwards to Jets; reportedly get two players and draft picks

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October 7

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns coach Eric Mangini has shipped receiver Braylon Edwards to the New York Jets in a trade. Details of the deal, first reported by ESPN, are unclear at this time, although ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Browns will get linebacker and special teams standout Jason Trusnik, wide receiver Chansi Stuckey and draft picks in return for Edwards. Just prior to that report, in a tweet posted by FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer, the Browns were to receive Trusnik and wide receiver Chansi Stuckey in the deal."

Jets trade for star Browns receiver Braylon Edwards

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October 7

New York Daily News

"Desperate to find a proven starter to pair with Jerricho Cotchery, the Jets have traded for disgruntled Browns WR Braylon Edwards, the Daily News confirmed Wednesday morning. The Jets dealt WR Chansi Stuckey, LB Jason Trusnik and undisclosed draft choices to the Browns in the deal. Once he learns the offense, Edwards will start with Cotchery. Edwards, a first-round pick, is regarded as an elite talent, but he has been involved in a series of off-the-field incidents and wore out his welcome in Cleveland. His contract expires after this season, but he may not be an unrestricted free agent. It depends on the CBA. If there's no salary cap in 2010, Edwards will be a restricted free agent."

Cleveland City Police, NFL investigating bar incident involving Browns receiver Braylon Edwards

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October 7

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Monday morning incident involving Browns receiver Braylon Edwards has prompted investigations by Cleveland police and the National Football League. Chief City Prosecutor Victor Perez has asked the Cleveland Police Department to gather witness statements and additional facts surrounding the incident at the View Ultralounge & Nightclub on Prospect Avenue, said police spokesman Lt. Thomas Stacho. Off-duty officers were working security at the club, Stacho added. Entertainment promoter Edward Givens has accused Edwards of punching him about 2:30 a.m. outside the club, witnesses said. Police don't typically investigate simple assaults, and victims must file complaints with the city ..."

Cleveland police will continue to investigate Edwards incident

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October 6

Akron Beacon Journal

"The Cleveland police department confirmed Tuesday that it was continuing to investigate the incident early Monday morning that involved Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards. ''We have been asked by the city prosecutor to gather additional information relevant to this incident,'' Cleveland Police spokesman Lt. Thomas Stacho said. ''The case is still under investigation.'' Edwards was accused of punching promoter Edward Givens, a friend of Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, about 2:30 a.m. Monday outside the View Ultralounge & Nightclub on Prospect Avenue."

Cleveland Browns' Braylon Edwards under NFL scrutiny

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October 6

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The NFL is investigating whether the latest incident involving Braylon Edwards is a violation of the league's strict personal conduct policy. Edwards was accused of punching entertainment promoter Edward Givens about 2:30 a.m. Monday outside the View Ultralounge & Nightclub on Prospect Avenue. "We are looking into it as we would of any such incident," confirmed Greg Aiello, NFL spokesman, in an email response. Commissioner Roger Goodell has been vigilant in disciplining players for casting the league in a bad light. The personal conduct policy explicitly states: "It is not enough simply to avoid being found guilty of a crime. Instead, as an employee of the NFL or a member club, you are ..."

LeBron follows drama between buddy, Braylon Edwards

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October 6

Akron Beacon Journal

"An early morning incident involving Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards got the attention of Cavaliers forward LeBron James. According to a Cleveland.com report, Cleveland police issued a report accusing Edwards of assaulting club promoter Edward Givens after an incident outside The View, a Cleveland nightclub. Givens hosts parties at the nightspot. James said that Givens is his very good friend and that he didn't want to go into too much detail, other than to say that he was at home at the time of the incident. ''The situation is very sensitive right now, but it's very unfortunate that it happened. Hopefully my friend is doing well at this point,'' James said. ''It's unfortunate when ..."

Edwards reportedly punches man outside Cleveland nightclub

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October 6

Akron Beacon Journal

"Browns coach Eric Mangini has taken a hard line with his players since the day he was hired, his fines and no-nonsense attitude rubbing some of his veterans the wrong way. But an incident early Monday morning outside a Cleveland nightclub in which receiver Braylon Edwards allegedly punched a friend of LeBron James could show just how far Mangini is willing to go to uphold his standard of personal conduct. James said Monday that Edwards hit his friend Edward Givens and called Edwards ''childish'' and jealous of him. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the incident occurred just after 2:30 a.m. Monday at the View Ultra-lounge and Nightclub. The assailant's name is blacked out on the ..."

Cleveland man accuses Browns Braylon Edwards of assault

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October 5

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"A-28-year-old Cleveland man accused Browns receiver Braylon Edwards of assaulting him early today at View Ultralounge & Nightclub. Edward Givens said the incident took place outside of View nightclub at 618 Prospect Ave. at about 2:30 a.m. Givens said he went to Lutheran Hospital this morning because he suffered a black eye and a cut. He said he also has a headache. The suspect's name on the police report is redacted. But multiple sources and the victim say the suspect is Edwards. A police report gives these details: Givens was talking to the suspect outside the club when the suspect started an argument. The suspect then punched Givens with a closed first on the left side of his face. ..."

Cleveland Browns' Braylon Edwards says dropped passes are part of football

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August 19

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Receiver Braylon Edwards doesn't think his dropped touchdown pass in Green Bay means it's 2008 all over again. "Not really," he said. "It's just part of football. I felt good in the game for the most part. Just making sure I felt good and felt healthy, that was the biggest thing I was concerned about. That felt good. That said, I feel good about this game and the rest of the season." He attributed thesolely to leaving his feet when he didn't need to. "I jumped the gun," he said. "It is what it is. I think we're making too much here about that play." Edwards conceded, though, that dropping the ball is enough to drive anyone crazy. "Nobody's perfect," he said. "At the end of the day, ..."

Edwards makes spectacular return

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August 6

Akron Beacon Journal

"Wide receiver Braylon Edwards joined practice Wednesday morning for the first time this training camp and instantly showed why he can be a Pro Bowl player. After a miscommunication between Edwards and quarterback Derek Anderson on the first pass in Edwards' direction, the second one turned into a spectacular play. With Gerard Lawson back in good defense, a pass looked as if it would bounce incomplete off of his helmet. Instead, Edwards plucked the ball off the helmet for a touchdown, earning more than a few cheers from fans in attendance. ''Football is fun; I love competition and I love football, so being able to come out there and do that reminded me of why I am here, why I originally ..."

A 'fun' day for Braylon: Cleveland Browns' Edwards returns to drills and shows off skills

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August 6

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It didn't take Braylon Edwards long to remind everyone what he brings to the Browns on a good day. And Wednesday was a good day for him and the team. The receiver made his 2009 training camp debut four days later than his teammates because of an ankle injury sustained off the field in June. The energy Edwards brought was palpable. Then on the third passing drill of the morning, Edwards made one of those natural, acrobatic catches that seem easier for him than the routine ones. Covered like a glove by Gerard Lawson, Edwards soared over the second-year cornerback and peeled the ball off Lawson's helmet, snatching a deft lob throw from quarterback Derek Anderson. It was a "wow" catch. ..."

Edwards back at practice for Browns

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August 5

Akron Beacon Journal

"After sitting out the first four days of training camp with an undisclosed injury, Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards will participate in both practices today. Edwards has been on the non-football injury list since his arrival in Berea, this past weekend and spent much of his time on an exercise bike. During the lone practice Tuesday, however, Edwards, who is in the final year of his contract, performed some exercises that gave the impression that his return could be closer."

Cleveland Browns' Braylon Edwards is back

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August 5

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Browns receiver Braylon Edwards joined his teammates at practice this morning for the first time in training camp. Edwards had missed the first four days and six practices because of an undisclosed injury, believed to be on an ankle, that occurred off the field prior to the June minicamp. Edwards reported to camp a day late and then failed to pass the team's physical."

Browns stay mum on Braylon Edwards' injury as training camp kicks off

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August 2

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"A new Browns training camp presents a new Braylon Edwards issue. There was his contract holdout as a rookie. There was the incident last year when he horsed around with Donte Stallworth without wearing shoes and had his heel gashed. Now there's the mystery injury that kept Edwards on the sideline as camp opened on Saturday. What happened? Edwards was asked. "Talk to coach Mangini about that and see what he says," he replied. Did it happen playing pickup basketball, as rumored? "Talk to coach Mangini." Coach? "He has an injury," Mangini said. Did the injury occur on or off the field?"

Edwards' injury is camp mystery

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August 2

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"A new Browns training camp presents a new Braylon Edwards issue. There was his contract holdout as a rookie. There was the incident last year when he horsed around with Donté Stallworth without wearing shoes and had his heel gashed. Now there's the mystery injury that kept Edwards on the sideline as camp opened Saturday. What happened? Edwards was asked. "Talk to coach [Eric] Mangini about that and see what he says," he replied. Did it happen playing pickup basketball, as rumored? "Talk to coach Mangini." Coach? "He has an injury," Mangini said."

Braylon Edwards fails Browns physical; Mohamed Massaquoi signs contract

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July 29

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Receiver Braylon Edwards was a day late in reporting to Browns camp and then failed the team's physical exam, NFL sources confirmed Tuesday. Because Edwards missed practice time at the team's mandatory minicamp in June with an undisclosed injury, he was notified by coach Eric Mangini to report to training camp on Monday -- four days earlier than non-injured veterans. When Edwards did not show up, the Browns placed him on the "reserve/did not report" list. Edwards could be fined as much as $17,000 for reporting one day late. Edwards arrived on Tuesday and after failing his physical was transferred to the "active/non-football injury" list. Neal Gulkis, Browns director of public relations, ..."

Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards is nursing unspecified injury

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June 12

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"Receiver Braylon Edwards sat out the first day of mandatory minicamp Thursday with an unspecified injury, but he said it's nothing serious. Coach Eric Mangini also said Edwards will be fine for the start of training camp in late July or early August. Edwards said he was "slightly" injured at some point this off-season, but "I'm physically fine for the most part. Coach Mangini is taking precaution, so I'm just enjoying my time right now, doing some things on the side and following coach's orders." The most recent time Edwards participated in a practice was with the Indians. On May 29, a day off from voluntary Browns workouts, Edwards donned an Indians uniform and took batting practice ..."

Cleveland Browns draft: Keeping Braylon Edwards and Brady Quinn a smart move

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April 27

Cleveland Plain Dealer

columnist Bud Shaw

"The first draft grades are in. My email informed of that this morning, offering "Early judgements on every team's draft class" in the Sporting News. I don't put much stock in such things and not just because the Steelers got a "F," while the Bengals scored an "A" and the Browns an "A minus". The Browns grade, by the way, is not based on the fact that they collected academic All-Americans. All that really does is assure that they will mount a serious challenge to the New York Times crossword puzzle on Sundays, not the Ravens and Steelers. It's because they filled a need in establishing a power running game and at wide receiver. The Sporting News grade gave the Browns credit for the Alex ..."

Braylon Edwards not participating in Cleveland Browns conditioning program

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April 23

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"While some media outlets have reported the Braylon Edwards trade talks between the Browns and New York Giants have all but died, consider the following: Edwards has been a recent no-show at the Browns' offseason conditioning program. His absence may be on advice from his agent. Or it may be with the blessing of the Browns, who don't want him suffering an injury prior to a trade. It could also be Edwards' way of protesting the inclusion of himself in trade talks. Then again, Kellen Winslow said Edwards would love to play in New York. * Don't be surprised if the Browns use one of their second-round picks -- or one in the third round if they are able to acquire it -- on a center. The coaches, ..."

Cleveland Browns: Braylon Edwards trade could happen on Saturday

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April 22

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The Braylon Edwards trade rumors will not go away. The rumors continue to circulate that the New York Giants are in Edwards' future. And that trade, according to The New York Post, could go down during Saturday's NFL Draft. The deal may all depend on if the Browns can get Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree. The Giants could certainly use a receiver because Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer are no longer with the team."

Giants May Trade For Edwards On Draft Day

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April 22

New York Post

"Justin Tuck figured Plaxico Burress would be done in by the legal system or NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, not by the Giants themselves. Tuck was surprised the team took the preemptive strike of releasing its best receiver. "But not to the point I can sit there and say I didn't see that coming," Tuck said yesterday during a break from an off-season workout. "Obviously we need some guys to step up and fill that void. We have guys here who can do that." While Tuck expressed confidence in Steve Smith, Domenik Hixon and the other young receivers on the roster, he also spoke glowingly about Braylon Edwards, who is on the trading block as the Browns listen to offers. The Giants are ..."

Teams may be willing to trade for Browns' Edwards without new contract in receivers' hands

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April 21

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"It may not be as complicated for the Cleveland Browns to trade wide receiver Braylon Edwards as had been thought. The Sporting News' blog ProFootballTalk reports that a team, or teams, seeking Edwards might make a deal without negotiating a new contract with Edwards. A major factor is the status of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement with its players."

Giants rumored to be talking about a deal involving Braylon Edwards

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April 17

Cleveland Plain Dealer

"The only thing the Browns and New York Giants traded Thursday were non-answers. Coincidentally, the two teams linked by trade rumors involving Braylon Edwards conducted their final pre-draft news briefings at about the same time. Not coincidentally, each team's general manager was asked about the rumors in the very first question. "I'm not talking about Braylon," Giants General Manager Jerry Reese said to assembled media in New York. "That's somebody else's player. He's under contract, so I'm not talking about that. There's a lot of chatter. A lot of false reports." Approximately one-half hour later, Browns GM George Kokinis said in opening remarks, "You're going to hear me use the ..."