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Eric Barton Goes on Injured Reserve

Chris Pokorny — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:37:38 -0000

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The Browns placed veteran inside linebacker Eric Barton on the injured reserve today, putting an end to his season. Barton had a bulging disc in his neck from before the bye week against the Chicago Bears. LB D'Qwell Jackson's season ended a few weeks ago due to injury.

It has already been confirmed that former starting outside linebacker David Bowens will start at one of the inside linebacker positions. It is likely that rookie Kaluka Maiava will start at the other one.

With the move, the Browns are back to having two open roster spots.

In practice squad moves, WR Darnell Jenkins' run with the team didn't last too long as he was released to make room for RB Thomas Brown. Here is what the OBR says about Brown:

Brown, originally drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round (172^nd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft, was waived by the Falcons on September 5, 2009. A four-year letterman at the University of Georgia (2004-07), Brown ranks fifth in Bulldogs history with 2,646 rushing yards. He also recorded 23 rushing touchdowns. Born on May 15, 1986, the 5-8, 200-pounder is a native of Tucker, Georgia.

My guess is that if we haven't already promoted two players from our practice squad to take our open roster spots, we'll probably sign two free agents from other teams (or grab two players from other teams' practice squads).

UPDATE (9:55 PM):

Pro Football Talk reported that per a league source, the Browns worked out LB Rocky Boiman today. Boiman was originally a fourth-round pick of the Tennessee Titans back in 2002. Boiman saw the most action of his career last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, when he played in 11 games and registered 73 tackles. Boiman also has a Super Bowl ring from his days with the Indianapolis Colts.

Practice Squad Transaction: Peerman Gone, WR Signed

Chris Pokorny — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:05:15 -0000

After being on and off the Browns' roster, whether it be the final roster or the practice squad, RB Cedric Peerman was once again waived from the team's practice squad.

Taking his spot is WR Darnell Jenkins, a 5-10, 191 pound receiver from the University of Miami. Jenkins has been on the Texans' practice squad the past two seasons and was just waived on October 22.

In case you're curious, former Browns safety Bret Lockett has recorded five tackles for the New England Patriots this season.

Who Is The Odd Man Out?

Jake — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:23:02 -0000

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The Houston Texans front office had a busy day on Sunday. First the team welcomed back disgruntled corner back Dunta Robinson. Despite the frustration of not having your starting CB in camp, Gary Kubiak went beyond the usually coach cliche speak and seemed to be genuinely happy to have him back. Dunta himself stressed continually that there are no hard feelings between himself and Rick Smith because "it's just business." Neither Kubiak nor Dunta were certain that he would be able to play against the Jets this coming Sunday.

Also, the Texans signed eight players to their practice squad; Buster Davis (LB), Arian Foster (RB), Brett Helms (C), TIm Jamison (DE), Darnell Jenkins (WR), Jesse Nading (DE), Mark Parson (CB) and Adam Stenavich (OT). I personally am happy that we kept Foster and Jamison, both of whom I was worried might get scooped up by another team..

The one move that I am most curious about, though, is the one that hasn't been made yet. Dunta's presence brings our roster to 54 players, and as of yesterday it is supposed to be done to 53. The last transaction listed on the Texans website is the signing of Robinson. I'm sure that a cut has been made or will be made before the day is out, but I'm just curious as to who it will be. bfd thinks that Nick Fergusun might get the axe, and that Glover Quin will be switch to the safety position. What's your guess?

Final Cuts: Down To 53

Jake — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:38:25 -0000

Here are the 20 cuts and 2 injury waivers that did not make the final 53 man roster:

- Alex Brink: QB

- Arian Foster: RB

- Jonathan Evans: FB

- Clark Harris: TE

- Darnell Jenkins: WR

- Mark Simmons: WR

- Brett Helms: C

- Adrian Jones: G

- Adam Stenavich: OT

- Brandon Torrey: OT

- Cliff Washburn: OT

- Josh Leonard: DT

- Tim Jamison: DE

- Jesse Nading: DE

- Khary Campbell: LB

- Buster Davis: LB

- Toddrick Verdell: LB (Injury Waiver)

- A.J. Davis: CB (Injury Waiver)

- Deltha O'Neal: CB

- Mark Parson: CB

- Matterral Richardson: CB

- Brandon Harrison: FS

To me, the most surprising cuts are Arian Foster and Brandon Harrison. I know that John Busing has had a good preseason, but I still had a sneaking suspicion that Harrison would win that spot. Also, even though Moats has shown more this training camp, Arian Foster showed more upside, which I thought would win him a spot especially given his similarity to the oft injured Chris Brown. Lastly, I'm a little surprised that Chaun Thompson beat out Buster Davis, although I think tht is of little consequence either way.

What do you think of the final roster, BRB?