Cleveland Browns
Ahtyba Rubin - #71 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 330 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/25/1986 |
| Birthplace | Fort Belvoir, VA |
| College | Iowa State |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 6th round, 24th pick by Browns |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | 2 | 0 |
Former Browns, Ravens owner Modell passes away
Art Modell, whose 43-year NFL career made him a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Thursday at the age of 87.
NFLPA asks for restraining order in bounty case
A temporary restraining order to allow players suspended in connection with "bountygate" to rejoin their teams and play in Week One has been requested.
Browns CB Haden has appealed suspension
Browns CB Joe Haden has appealed a potential four-game suspension, club president Mike Holmgren told 92.3 FM in Cleveland on Tuesday.
Browns rookie RB Richardson may play in opener
Sidelined and hidden from public view for nearly a month, Browns rookie RB Trent Richardson might play in Cleveland's season opener.
Eagles acquire S Sims in trade with Browns
The Eagles acquired first-year FS David Sims from the Browns in a trade Friday.
Browns cut QB Wallace, TE Moore
The Browns cut QB Seneca Wallace and TE Evan Moore, according to multiple reports.
Should the Browns worry about Richardson?
Steve DiMatteo says even if Trent Richardson comes back in time for Week One, there will be a tinge of worry as he gets his feet wet in the NFL.
Jets claim P Lanning off waivers
The Jets claimed P Spencer Lanning off waivers from the Browns, creating competition for second-year P T.J. Conley.
Browns' Fujita optimistic he'll play in opener
Suspended Browns LB Scott Fujita remains hopeful that he will be allowed to play in Week One.
Browns place NT Taylor on PUP list
The Browns placed NT Phil Taylor on the reserve/PUP list in the hopes that he can play in 2012.
Browns cut WR Mitchell
The Browns trimmed their roster to 80 players on Sunday and cut WR Carlton Mitchell.
Weeden's age working in his favor in Cleveland
If things finally turn around for the Browns, Brandon Weeden is the most qualified quarterback in years to help make that happen.
Browns CB Haden back for afternoon practice
Browns CB Joe Haden, ejected from practice by head coach Pat Shurmur on Wednesday morning, was reportedly back for a walk-through this afternoon.
Dolphins OG Steinbach to retire
Dolphins OG Eric Steinbach will announce his retirement Wednesday, head coach Joe Philbin said.
Browns' Hardesty top option with Richardson sidelined
Browns RB Montario Hardesty fought injuries his first two NFL seasons, but he has fared better this summer.
PLAYER NEWS
Rubin will not play against Cincinnati because of an injury.|||||||
Rubin, who had started Cleveland's previous 41 games, will be replaced by rookie John Hughes. Rubin sustained a lower leg injury against New York and did not practice this week.
Browns defensive starters Ahtyba Rubin and Scott Fujita both missed practice and may sit out Sunday's game against Cincinnati.|||||||
Rubin, Cleveland's best interior lineman, sustained a lower leg injury last week and has not practiced.
Cleveland has extended Rubin's contract for three seasons, locking up another core player for the future. Financial terms were not immediately available.|||||||
Rubin's 82 tackles led all NFL defensive linemen last season. He was in the final year of his contract, and his new deal is through the 2014 season. The 310-pounder never stops moving on the field and his work ethic and upside convinced the Browns to invest in him for three more seasons.
