CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – It’s a new era for Cleveland Browns football. New team owner Jimmy Haslam introduced Joe Banner as the new CEO during a news conference on Wednesday morning. Banner, a former Philadelphia Eagles executive, will take over on October 25. The new Browns CEO said the entire franchise will be evaluated, and that it […]
CHICAGO (WOIO) – A new era for Cleveland Browns football on Tuesday. Jimmy Haslam walked into a round of applause in the meeting room of NFL team owners in Chicago. He was approved unanimously as the new Browns owner by a vote of 32-0. Haslam is paying $1B for the Browns, but former team owner Randy […]
AVON, OH (WOIO) – Former Browns players traded their helmets for golf clubs on Friday. Players kicked off alumni weekend with a golf outing at Avon Oaks Country Club. Hall of Famer Jim Brown was at the event. He talked about politics, the Browns star running back Trent Richardson and the possibility of putting a […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland Browns new owner Jimmy Haslam brought his Tennessee charm and smile to City Hall on Wednesday morning. Cleveland’s City Council members hit him up with question after question, and he made it clear from the get go – the Pittsburgh Steelers game at home will not be the same as year’s […]
BEREA, Ohio – Browns new team owner Jimmy Haslam was introduced Friday in Berea. Haslam was impressive in his 27-minute question and answer session, which he did standing. Haslam was ready from the beginning, saying “The Haslam family is 100 percent committed to making the Browns a winner, we will do whatever it takes.” Haslam, […]
BEREA, OH (WOIO) – Browns new owner, Jimmy Haslam III hits the practice field in Berea. Haslam showed up today for training camp. He’s expected to speak this afternoon. The team was sold to the Tennessee businessman Thursday. Randy Lerner agreed to sell a majority stake in the Cleveland Browns to the CEO of the […]
BEREA, Ohio – The sale of the Cleveland Browns by Randy Lerner could bring a ripple effect of changes throughout the front office, starting with President Mike Holmgren and ending with Head Coach Pat Shurmur. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported over the weekend that the sale of the team could be expedited and wrapped up […]
The Cleveland Browns are for sale. Team President, Mike Holmgren confirms owner, Randy Lerner is selling the team. “He (Lerner) is giving up a controlling interest in the team,” said Holmgren. Holmgren would not confirm a timetable on the sale. Of course, the NFL would have to approve any sale. What does this mean for […]