Billy Yates News

It's sounding more and more as if Mike Holmgren will accept the Browns' job because of the option to coach the team in addition to being its chief executive.

Originally published December 20, 2009 at 11:40 a.m., updated December 20, 2009 at 11:48 a.m. KANSAS CITY, Mo.

The Cleveland Browns lost more than a game Sunday against the Bengals. The injury bug hit the defense hard, with end Kenyon Coleman, nose tackle Shaun Rogers and safety Brodney Pool leaving action.

For the second week in a row the Browns have made second-round draft picks Brian Robiskie and David Veikune inactive.

The Browns will be without Kamerion Wimbley for today's game in Pittsburgh. Wimbley was downgraded to questionable Saturday due to an illness and was ruled out Sunday morning.

The Bears were off onSunday. They play at Atlanta on Sunday night at 7:20 on Ch.

Tom Brady had a succinct response Wednesday to all the talking Jets coach Rex Ryan has done about the Patriots and their coach.

Say goodbye to Leon Williams. The Cleveland Browns made several transactions Tuesday, releasing two players and signing two players to fill their spots.

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Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini continued his roster makeover, signing free agent wide receiver Ray Ventrone and offensive lineman Billy Yates .

Ben Watson can breathe easy - he was spared the cold, cruel ax on Saturday by the only team he's ever played for, the New England Patriots.

Just wrapped up a conference call with Bill Belichick...the day after games, these calls usually focus on the game that just occurred, but with tomorrow being roster cut-down day and the Patriots already announcing they shaved six players, including QB Andrew Walter, today's questions were a bit more all over the map.

Billy Yates The Patriots announced six roster cuts, including that of QB Andrew Walter, on their Twitter feed.

Even though he wasn't a starter, Russ Hochstein was one of the Patriots [ team stats ] ' most valued offensive linemen given all the positions he could play, be it guard, tackle, center, tight end, fullback or special teams.

From the grass of Tiger Field to the world's biggest stage, Billy Yates and Bethel Johnson have seen all football has to offer.

At first, I wrote that Gutierrez was not eligible. Then, after a well-informed reader told me I was wrong, I edited the blog post to say I wasn't 100 percent sure.

I mentioned that I would peruse the comments section and then report back. My plan is to continue answering these in bunches of touchdowns over the coming days, possibly stretching into the weekend : The Patriots ask reporters the courtesy of following these guidelines: Please do not report on offensive or defensive strategy.