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Controversial Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel waived with two years remaining on his $8,248,596 contract....Manziel is now an unsigned free agent whom the Browns possibly owe money to....By www.clevelandurbannews.com Editor-in-Chief Kathy Wray Coleman

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Former Cleveland  Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, who was waived on Friday with two years remaining on his four-year contract and is now an unsigned free agent Cleveland Browns head coach Hugh Jackson, who was hired in January and replaced  Mike Petittine, whom owner Jimmy Haslam fired along with then general manager Ray Farmer, and after two consecutive losing seasons ( www.clevelandurbannews.com ) /   ( www.kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com ). Tel: (216) 659-0473 and Email: editor@clevelandurbannews.com By Editor-in-Chief  Kathy Wray Coleman, who interviewed now President Barack Obama one-on-one when he was running for president. As to the Obama interview,   CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT CLEVELAND URBAN NEWS.COM, OHIO'S LEADER IN BLACK DIGITAL NEWS CLEVELAND URBAN NEWS.COM-CLEVELAND, Ohio -   Cleveland Browns controversial quarterback Johnny Manziel was waived on Friday, even with  two years remaining on his four-year $8,248,596 contract,

Cleveland Browns fire head coach Mike Pettine and general manager Ray Farmer

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Mike Pettine (left) and Ray Farmer CLEVELAND, Ohio -The  Cleveland Browns  have fired coach Mike Pettine and general manager Ray Farmer following a 3-13 season. Pettine went 10-22 in two years and dropped 18 of his final 21 games after a promising 7-4 start in 2014. The Browns announced Pettine's and Farmer's dismissals shortly after the team's  28-12 home loss  to the rival  Pittsburgh Steelers , who wiggled into the AFC playoffs. "We greatly appreciate Ray's and Mike's dedication and hard work while with the Cleveland Browns," Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam said in a  letter to fans . "We've made this decision because we don't believe our football team was positioned well for the future. We are all disappointed with where we are, and we take full responsibility."  CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT ESPN.COM Kathy Wray Coleman, editor-in-chief, Cleveland Urban News. Com and the Cleveland Urban News.Com

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel demoted to third string a week after being named starting quarterback by coach Mike Pettine, By Cleveland Urban News.Com, Ohio's leader in Black digital news

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Cleveland  Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, who won the starting quarterback slot last week only to be demoted to third string by coach Mike Pettine after a video surfaced on Monday of him parting it up in Austin, Texas during the five days off for the bye weekend leading up to the Nov 30 game at FirstEnergy Stadium against the Baltimore Ravens. From the Metro Desk of Cleveland Urban News. Com and the Cleveland Urban News.Com Blog, Ohio's Most Read Online Black Newspaper and Newspaper Blog. Tel: 216-659-0473. Email:  editor@clevelandurbannews.com     ( www.clevelandurbannews.com ) /   ( www.kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com ). Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine CLEVELAND URBAN NEWS.COM-CLEVELAND, Ohio -   Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel has been demoted by head coach Mike Pettine from starting quarterback to third string a week after he was named to the starting position with hoopla and praise from his vacillating coach.  Pettine benched Manziel,

Cleveland Browns new owner Jimmy Haslam is the new sheriff in town, brings new flavor to Cleveland: Who will stay and who will go? Eagles Joe Banner is new president, CEO for next season, Banner has record and passion for winning football games

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By Karl Kimbrough, Sports Writer, Cleveland Urban News.Com  ( www.clevelandurbannews.com ) CLEVELAND, Ohio- Jimmy Haslam III is the new owner of the Cleveland Browns, which became official Oct. 16. And he  brings with him,  a new flavor for the major metropolitan city of Cleveland where professional sports is a draw. A billionaire who was unanimously voted in as the majority owner of the football franchise last week in  Chicago IL., Haslam also  brings a new era of professional football to Cleveland.  He comes experienced in the corporate world, and in football. He made his fortune as president and CEO of Pilot Flying, a nationwide truck stop travel  center based in Knoxville, TN. The former eight percent owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Haslam has taken over the Cleveland  Browns in rapid fashion. His hands on approach gives some fans and players alike the feeling that there is a new sheriff in town and that the organization will be run much differently than with previ