Steve Heiden

BEREA, Ohio - The losses are piling up for the Cleveland Browns, who placed punter Dave Zastudil and tight end Steve Heiden on injured reserve Wednesday with season-ending injuries.  

Browns kicker Phil Dawson and tight end Steve Heiden will not play against the Steelers today. Both veterans were downgraded to out on the injury report released by the Browns on Saturday. They had been listed as questionable.  

Cleveland wide receiver/return specialist Joshua Cribbs once again was limited in practice on Friday and is questionable as he attempts to get ready for the Browns' home test versus Green Bay on Sunday.  

There were pump fakes and faked handoffs in Sunday's game between the Browns and Lions. Eric Mangini believes there may have been some other deception. On Monday, Cleveland's embattled coach questioned whether Detroit's defensive players faked injuries to slow down the Browns' no-huddle offense, which racked up a season-high 439 yards during a 38-37 loss.  

When asked what he thought about the execution of his offense, colorful Tampa Bay coach John McKay once sarcastically said, "I'm all in favor it." His Buccaneers of the 1970s were dreadful. The Cleveland Browns are worse. With just five offensive touchdowns, the Browns have eclipsed McKay's 1976-77 Bucs (7 TDs) -- regarded as one of the sorriest squads in NFL history -- for the...  

Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren is interested in working for the struggling Cleveland Browns. Holmgren said on his weekly radio show on Seattle's KJR that he has not yet spoken to Browns owner Randy Lerner, who is looking for a "serious, credible leader" football authority to run his struggling team.  

LeBron James, NFL player. Just a fantasy, says New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey. The Cavaliers' All-Star forward caused a stir this week by saying he could be "really good" if he committed himself to playing football. The remarks set off debate about James' football talents and prompted Browns coach Eric Mangini to joke that James should "come on down" and help...  

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his low hit on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs. After throwing an interception in Monday night's 16-0 loss to the Ravens, Quinn dived at Suggs' knees while trying to bring down cornerback Chris Carr, who had picked him off. Suggs had to leave the game and could miss significant playing time.  

OWINGS MILLS. Md. - Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the US$5.000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.  

BEREA, Ohio - When asked what he thought about the execution of his offence, colourful Tampa Bay coach John McKay once sarcastically said, "I'm all in favour it."  

BEREA, Ohio - Representatives from the NFL players union met with Cleveland players, but it was not prompted by complaints about coach Eric Mangini's practices.  

CHICAGO -- The Browns have announced several lineup changes for today's game.  

BEREA, Ohio - If LeBron James truly believes he can help the Cleveland Browns, coach Eric Mangini has an orange helmet waiting for him.  

CLEVELAND - Former Seattle and Green Bay coach Mike Holmgren says he would be interested in working for the Cleveland Browns.  

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