Browns news, features and notes
- Report: Browns owner Jimmy Haslam apologizes to NFL peers for federal probe of Pilot Flying J
- Signing 6th-round pick Jamoris Slaughter, waiving fellow free safety Eric Hagg headline Browns’ latest roster moves
- Browns claim undrafted rookie RB Miguel Maysonet off waivers
- Browns sign 6th-round pick Jamoris Slaughter, 2 undrafted rookies; team also cuts 3 players
- Browns to waive free safety Eric Hagg today
- Former Boise State LB Tommy Smith signs with Browns, according to his agents
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Browns owner Randy Lerner confirms negotiations for sale in statement
Here's the statement from Browns owner Randy Lerner issued by the team in regards to a possible sale of interest in the franchise.
“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," Lerner said in the statement. "We are currently in negotiations and both sides have agreed to keep that dialogue and its details private. Given that any transaction would require League approval, care has been taken so that this process will not be disruptive to the organization, in particular the football team, as it prepares for the upcoming season. We will share further details or make an announcement if it becomes necessary.”
James A. "Jimmy": Haslam III is one of three children of Jim Haslam, the founder of the Pilot Oil Corporation. The younger Haslam, a Univeristy of Tennessee graduate, has worked full-time at the company since August, 1976, according to a story in the Knoxville News Sentinel.
