Syndric Steptoe

The season is over for wide receiver Syndric Steptoe, as he has a torn labrum which will keep him on the sidelines. The Plain Dealer reports that the agent for Steptoe is placing blame on the Browns for the injury, read below: The agent for Browns receiver Syndric Steptoe blames his client’s season-ending torn labrum (shoulder) on what he said was a last-minute decision by Browns coach Eric Mangini to practice fullspeed in the driving rain Saturday instead of the walk-through that the players thought it was going to be. “The coaches should more carefully weigh the risk of injury in practice decisions,” said ... Read Full Story

Eric Mangini says he does not agree with Syndric Steptoe’s agent about his season ending injury: Browns coach Eric Mangini disagreed Sunday with receiver Syndric Steptoe’s agent, who blamed Steptoe’s season-ending torn labrum on the team practicing full-speed in a driving rain. Specifically, agent Jerome Stanley said players thought they were going out for a walk-through, but found themselves practicing full tilt instead. The practice was conducted in shorts and jerseys with no pads or tackling, but at a regular practice tempo. “The practice we had planned is exactly the practice we executed [Saturday] and 79 other guys were able to practice effectively,” Mangini ... Read Full Story

The Browns today signed free agent wide receiver Edward Williams, the club announced. In addition, the team waived/injured wide receiver Syndric Steptoe. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Washington Redskins on April 28, 2008, Williams was released on April 29 and subsequently spent time on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad during the 2008 season. He was released by Baltimore on July 22, 2009. During his career at Lane College, Williams started 24 of 26 games and recorded 110 receptions for 1,608 yards with 13 touchdowns. Born on November 24, 1982, the 6-4, 210-pound Williams prepped at Robert E. Lee (Montgomery, Ala.) ... Read Full Story

The Plain Dealer reports on the injury today to WR Syndric Steptoe: Browns third-year receiver Syndric Steptoe was carted off the field during Saturday’s rain-drenched practice with an apparent arm or shoulder injury. The Browns are not confirming or commenting on injuries during training camp. Steptoe, who tweaked something in his upper body during the week and subsequently dropped three passes, has been working as a reserve receiver and kick returner. Read Full Story

Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini has disputed an agent's claim that reserve receiver Syndric Steptoe suffered a season-ending injury because of a 7 Vote(s) Read Full Story