Friedman, Kevin Mack Back to Brown

From the PD: Lennie Friedman joins center Hank Fraley, who re-signed for four years on the eve of free agency. The Browns also have added veteran guards Eric Steinbach and Seth McKinney in free agency.

The Browns also announced that former running back Kevin Mack will join the organization as assistant director of player programs. Mack served an apprenticeship with the Browns last summer. He will work with Jerry Butler, director of player programs, to facilitate personal development programs to active players.

McKinley the Newest Brownco

From ESPN:

When Mike Shannahan has needs on his defensive line he usually looks to Cleveland, and, believe it or not, he did it again.
McKinley

On Tuesday, the Broncos reached an agreement in principle on a four-year contract with Browns defensive lineman Alvin McKinley. McKinley becomes the eighth former Browns defensive lineman to join the Broncos in the past three offseasons.

K2 Stomps Out PFT's Injury Rumor

Yesterday Profootballtalk.com was once again the bearer of bad news for Cleveland fans. Citing unnamed sources - is there any other kind for his website? - Florio wrote "we've determined that the powers that be in Cleveland are not counting on Winslow to be available for the 2007."

Well Today K2, who also says he's excited to be re-united with new OC Chud, has answered with an interview on the Browns official site.

Of the report, Winslow responded, "I don't even know where that came from - I don't know who said that," he said. "But I love to prove people wrong. That's fuel for me. "I'll be back. People continue to count me out, and that lights my fire."

He said Monday he's been off crutches for nearly two weeks and has been following his rehab program closely.

"I really just started with concentrating on the little things," he said. "I'm following the program that our medical staff laid out for me before we decided to have the surgery. I first need to get the strength back in my leg, then progress from there. It's a step by step process, and my next step is running.

"But I am feeling great. As far as my rehab goes, I am ahead of schedule. I'll be back by training camp, if not before."