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By Marla Ridenour
Beacon Journal sports writer
POSTED: 08:04 p.m. EST, Feb 09, 2009
If Antwan Peek is to complete his tough road back from a torn patella tendon, he'll have to do it with another team.
The six-year veteran linebacker was one of seven players let go by the Browns today.
Along with Peek, quarterback Ken Dorsey and defensive back Terry Cousin had their contracts terminated, while quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, punter Mike Dragosavich, kicker Jason Reda and offensive lineman Eric Young were waived.
Peek had just returned to the field after knee surgery when he tore the patella in his right knee in practice before the season opener against Dallas. Seen frequently in the locker room in December, Peek had been upbeat about his rehab.
Signed as a free agent from Houston in 2007, Peek was expected to be the bookend pass rusher opposite Kamerion Wimbley, but Peek hurt his knee in the first game in '07. He still managed to play in 14 games that season, but recorded just four sacks.
Dorsey spent most of the past three seasons as the Browns' third quarterback, but flopped when he got his chance to play after season-ending injuries to Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. Dorsey also finished '08 on injured reserve and Gradkowski took over, but he fared no better in the finale at Pittsburgh.
Cousin, a 12-year veteran signed last May, was expected to provide needed depth in the secondary after Daven Holly blew out his knee and Leigh Bodden was traded to Detroit. Instead, Cousin became the cornerback foes picked on. He recorded one interception and two pass breakups.
Dragosavich and Reda signed future contracts with the Browns last month, while Young spent '08 on the non-football injury list.
Marla Ridenour can be reached at mridenour@thebeaconjournal.com. Read her Browns blog at http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/.
If Antwan Peek is to complete his tough road back from a torn patella tendon, he'll have to do it with another team.
The six-year veteran linebacker was one of seven players let go by the Browns today.
Along with Peek, quarterback Ken Dorsey and defensive back Terry Cousin had their contracts terminated, while quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, punter Mike Dragosavich, kicker Jason Reda and offensive lineman Eric Young were waived.
Peek had just returned to the field after knee surgery when he tore the patella in his right knee in practice before the season opener against Dallas. Seen frequently in the locker room in December, Peek had been upbeat about his rehab.
Signed as a free agent from Houston in 2007, Peek was expected to be the bookend pass rusher opposite Kamerion Wimbley, but Peek hurt his knee in the first game in '07. He still managed to play in 14 games that season, but recorded just four sacks.
Dorsey spent most of the past three seasons as the Browns' third quarterback, but flopped when he got his chance to play after season-ending injuries to Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. Dorsey also finished '08 on injured reserve and Gradkowski took over, but he fared no better in the finale at Pittsburgh.
Cousin, a 12-year veteran signed last May, was expected to provide needed depth in the secondary after Daven Holly blew out his knee and Leigh Bodden was traded to Detroit. Instead, Cousin became the cornerback foes picked on. He recorded one interception and two pass breakups.
Dragosavich and Reda signed future contracts with the Browns last month, while Young spent '08 on the non-football injury list.
Marla Ridenour can be reached at mridenour@thebeaconjournal.com. Read her Browns blog at http://www.ohiomm.com/blogs/browns/.
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Akron, OH
Posted 08:45 PM, 02/09/2009
I like these moves!
akron, oh
Posted 09:05 PM, 02/09/2009
Bye, bye waste............
Akron, OH
Posted 07:36 AM, 02/10/2009
Dorsey was like a free quarterbacks coach/assistant offensive coordinator. He was better at that then actually playing quarterback. He will get back in the NFL, mark my words, but as an assistant coach.
Akron, Oh
Posted 07:38 AM, 02/10/2009
Yawn
Rootstown, Oh
Posted 07:40 AM, 02/10/2009
This is the beginning. Mangini is turning the page on the Browns story and he will be moving others as well in preparation for the draft. With these moves, we see openings for cornerback, linebacker and quarterback. Lets hope Mangini does a better job at his picks than others have had.
Posted 08:16 AM, 02/10/2009
Next up: (in no particualar order)
1. D. Anderson
2. J. Wright
3. D. Stallworth
4. S. Steptoe
5. D. Dinkins
6. R. Tucker
7. S. Smith
8. R. Smith
9. M. Adams
10. T. Daniels
11. B. Pool
12. A. Davis
13. W. McGinest
14. L. Williams
15. I. Sowells
16. P. Hubbard
Posted 08:28 AM, 02/10/2009
Ok Doug. Anyone else? That's only half the team. You truely think we can pick up players better than most of these guys in the FA market or the draft. It takes an almost three offseasons to replace what you want to cut.
Just be patient.
Allegan, MI
Posted 08:31 AM, 02/10/2009
What's up Doug? No hands of stone Braylon Edwards on your hit list?
Mogadore, OH
Posted 08:40 AM, 02/10/2009
Poor Liegh Bodden ends up on an 0-16 team...he was tough!
Posted 08:47 AM, 02/10/2009
Don't worry, some of the released players will end up playing in Super Bowl 2010.If Mangini knew what to do, he would have never been RELEASED from his prior team.
Posted 10:25 AM, 02/10/2009
Yeah poor Leigh. He was a 3rd stringer on a 0-16 team. you have to give Phil credit on that one folks, Leigh Boden 3rd for Shaun Rodgers? Good move.
Akron, OH
Posted 03:29 PM, 02/10/2009
They'll just re-sign him next year! LOL
Barberton, OH
Posted 03:55 PM, 02/10/2009
I do hope we can rid ourselves of Braylon. Maybe we could get another 4th round for him??
Wilmington, NC
Posted 04:29 AM, 02/11/2009
Doug,
What, no Rex Hadnot on your list? And why Ryan Tucker? The only game he played in, we owned the Giants.
Robaire Smith will hang around. He's a good player when he's healthy.
Posted 08:18 AM, 02/11/2009
Chrisshrider,
Tucker was probably the one I least wanted to put on that list, but you actually proved my point. The guy just can't stay healthy and he makes as much money as a starter. We could use that money on someone else.
Smith is a close second. I like him, but once again he can't stay healthy. As Tony Z mentioned, a lot of these guys will probably hang around until we find someone better, but they need to go.
As far as Braylon goes, he's just got too much talent to let go. We're too thin at WR as it is and I doubt we'll make a serious run at Housh. I'm not convinced he's a number 1 anyway. I think Bobby Engram could be a nice add. Here's a question. If Crabtree's available and Curry and the DE from FSU are gone, do we take him.
Finally, can the Beacon knock it off with the dentist guy popups? They're ridiculous.
