Cleveland Browns
Dan Gronkowski - #87 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/21/1985 |
| Birthplace | Amherst, NY |
| College | Maryland |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2009, 7th round, 46th pick by Lions |
Steelers-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
The Browns sacked QB Ben Roethlisberger eight times in their upset of Pittsburgh last December. Can Cleveland's pass rush — and secondary — step up once again?
Browns trade Harrison to Eagles for Bell
The Browns have traded RB Jerome Harrison to the Eagles for RB Mike Bell, the Eagles announced Wednesday.
Mangini: McCoy likely starter if Delhomme, Wallace out
Browns head coach Eric Mangini indicated Wednesday he likely would start rookie Colt McCoy at Pittsburgh on Sunday if QBs Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace can't play because of ankle injuries, multiple media outlets reported.
Browns-Steelers matchup of the day: Wednesday
The Browns' Joshua Cribbs has game-breaking ability as a runner and as a returner, as he showed the last time Cleveland met Pittsburgh.
Browns' O-line must bounce back
The Browns' O-line must play better if the Browns are have a chance at upsetting the Steelers, but the line faces a tough test.
They said it: Browns Tuesday edition
Here's a sampling of quotes from Browns head coach Eric Mangini's Monday press conference, the transcript of which was provided by the team.
Browns' 60-second rant: Browns have been thorn in Steelers' side before
Even if forced to start Colt McCoy or Brett Ratliff at quarterback, the Browns, if sound, can be competitive vs. Pittsburgh.
Browns sign QB Ratliff, release WR Aiken
The Browns announced the signing of QB Brett Ratliff from the Patriots' practice squad on Tuesday.
Browns rookie report: Week Five
Here's our weekly look at the contributions made by Browns rookies in the first five games of the season as focus turns to whether one first-year player who's yet to play will get his first-ever NFL start Sunday ...
Browns-Steelers matchup of the day: Tuesday
Can one of the Browns' top players rebound from an uncharacteristically poor performance?
PLAYER NEWS
Gronkowski was placed on injured reserve after injuring his left ankle in the Broncos' 10-6 loss at Kansas City on Sunday.|||||||
Gronkowski, picked up from Detroit this year, had eight catches for 65 yards.
The Broncos have acquired Gronkowski from the Detroit Lions for cornerback Alphonso Smith in a swap of second-year players.|||||||
Tight end surfaced as a priority for the Broncos this summer and became a critical need when Marquez Branson, who was released Saturday, suffered a knee injury in Denver's preseason finale. Neither Daniel Graham (ribs) nor Richard Quinn (leg) has been able to stay healthy, either.
The Broncos have acquired Gronkowski from the Lions.|||||||
Dnever was looking for another tight end after Marquez Branson was injured. He'll provide additional depth with Daniel Graham and Richard Quinn also injured.
