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 […]
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 […]
Just a day before training camp starts, rumors have been swirling that the Cleveland Browns have been sold. The Browns moments ago released this statement: “In connection with current rumors and press inquiries, I can report that I’ve been approached by Mr. Jimmy Haslam, who is interested in making an investment in the Cleveland Browns,” […]