Cleveland Browns
Alex Mack - #55 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 311 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/19/1985 |
| Birthplace | Santa Barbara, CA |
| College | California |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 21st pick by Browns |
Browns snap road losing streak in victory over Raiders
Brandon Weeden threw for a career-high 364 yards and a touchdown and the Browns snapped a 12-game road losing streak by beating the Raiders.
Browns employee kills self at practice facility
A member of the Cleveland Browns' grounds crew killed himself at their practice facility, a team spokesman said Sunday.
Browns could use more 'ugly' wins
Steve DiMatteo says critics of the Browns "ugly" win over the Steelers in Week 12 are off base — all that matters is that it counts as a victory.
Raiders-Browns game blacked out in Oakland
The Raiders’ game on Sunday against the Browns will be blacked out on local television.
Browns deny report regarding Gruden
Jon Gruden reportedly has an offer to coach the University of Tennessee and earn an ownership stake in the Cleveland Browns.
AFC North Spin cycle: It's the Ravens' race to lose
The Steelers are falling fast. The Bengals are surging. Both, however, are still well back in the Ravens' rear-view mirror.
Browns' defense surging down the stretch
One reason why Cleveland has been quite competitive recently: its defense has stepped up its play in a major way.
Browns force eight turnovers in win over Steelers
The Browns handed their hated rivals a potentially devastating loss, 20-14 over the stumbling Steelers on Sunday.
Browns have plenty to be thankful for this week
The Browns have plenty to be thankful for this week, due to the way in which their most recent loss played out, writes Steve DiMatteo.
Browns safety Ward upset over fine for hit
Browns S T.J. Ward is appealing the $25,000 fine he received for an illegal hit he delivered on Sunday against Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree.
Report: Leftwich fractured two ribs, likely out for Week 12
Steelers QB Byron Leftwich fractured two ribs in Sunday night’s loss to the Ravens and is unlikely to start in Week 12, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen.
Rivera, Mularkey, Shurmur don't come through in clutch
Embattled head coaches have something in common: They all make late-game situational mistakes that cost their teams.
Browns blow lead, fall to Cowboys in OT
Dan Bailey kicked a 38-yard field goal in overtime and Dallas overcame a critical fumble by Tony Romo in the Cowboys' 23-20 victory against Cleveland.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens inching away from pack
The Ravens took a big step toward gaining control in the AFC North by winning at Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
Browns look to make major improvements after bye
The Browns and rookie RB Trent Richardson are looking to make a statement in their last seven games of the 2012 season.
PLAYER NEWS
Mack is not practicing and his status for Sunday's game in Oakland remains unclear.|||||||
Mack had an appendectomy on Oct. 3, one day after playing all 87 snaps against the Titans despite being ill. Mack was on the field with his teammates for practice Wednesday, but only as an observer. He stood to the side and watched his the Browns offensive line did drills. Coach Pat Shurmur remains hopeful that he'll have one of his best players Sunday when the Browns (2-2) visit the Raiders (3-2).
Mack scored the final touchdown on a 67-yard pass play that featured two laterals with 16 seconds left in the AFC's wild 55-41 Pro Bowl loss.|||||||
Don't let this fool fantasy owners into thinking Mack is suddenly going to be part of Pat Shurmur's tricky offensive schemes. At the end of the day, he's a 311-pound center - albeit a talented one.
Mack is going to the Pro Bowl as a replacement for Nick Mangold, injured in the New York Jets' AFC championship game loss.|||||||
Mack had a solid second pro season. In Hawaii, he'll join Cleveland left tackle Joe Thomas, who was named to his fourth straight AFC team. Mack has not missed an offensive snap since joining the Browns, who selected him with the No. 21 overall pick in 2009. Mack is the first Browns center to make the Pro Bowl since Tom DeLeone in 1981.
Mack will start at center in the season opener against the Vikings on Sunday.|||||||
Mack was the 21st overall pick in spring's draft out of California. He'll be snapping to Brady Quinn, who beat out Derek Anderson for the starting job.
The Cleveland Browns have signed Mack, the first-round draft pick from California.|||||||
The All-American was awarded the Draddy Trophy in 2008, given to college football's top scholar-athlete and was a two-time Rimington Trophy finalist, given to the nation's top center. He did not allow any sacks or quarterback pressures on 397 pass plays as a senior in 2008.
