Cleveland Browns
Dion Lewis - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 8"/ 195 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/27/1990 |
| Birthplace | Albany, NY |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 5th round, 18th pick by Eagles |
Browns No. 3 pick scouting report: WR Greg Little, North Carolina
North Carolina WR Greg Little joins a Cleveland offense looking to get the ball outside more and lacking a go-to target.
Browns No. 2 pick scouting report: DE Jabaal Sheard, Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh DE Jabaal Sheard, the Big East Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2010, could contend for a major role immediately in Cleveland.
Browns No. 1 pick scouting report: NT Phil Taylor, Baylor
The Browns traded down, then up, to land Baylor NT Phil Taylor, who has been compared to Vikings DT Pat Williams, with the No. 21 pick.
Browns' decision to move down raises questions about WR plans
The Browns passed on drafting WR Julio Jones at No. 6 and traded down with Atlanta, a move that allows them to bolster their depth — and raises questions about their plans at wideout.
Taylor doesn't lack for potential; will Browns reap rewards?
The Browns need defensive linemen, and Baylor NT Phil Taylor, a talented but somewhat risky pick, will be counted on to be a key part of their transition to a 4-3 front.
Falcons trade up for Alabama WR Jones
The Falcons traded five draft picks, including their 2011 and ’12 first round picks, to the Browns in exchange for the No. 6 overall pick, which they used to select Alabama WR Julio Jones.
Report: Patriots interested in No. 6 pick
The Patriots have interest in trading up to acquire the No. 6 overall pick, currently held by Cleveland, in Thursday's draft, according to The Boston Globe.
Hillis on the cover of 'Madden NFL 12'
Browns RB Peyton Hillis will be on the cover of EA Sports' "Madden NFL 12" after winning a head-to-head vote against Eagles QB Michael Vick.
Browns, Bengals would benefit from return to normalcy
The lifting of the lockout — and the potential for free agency and trades to commence soon — could help many teams, but the AFC North's Browns and Bengals would be among the primary beneficiaries.
Report: Browns considering moving down from No. 6
The Browns, who hold the No. 6 pick in Round One in Thursday's draft, have discussed trading down from that spot, team president Mike Holmgren told PFW Browns correspondent Tony Grossi of The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer on Wednesday.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 6
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the sixth pick in the NFL draft, including TE Vernon Davis by the 49ers in 2006.
Report: Browns fined $50K for "improper contact" with players
The Browns were fined $50,000 for "improper contact" with QB Colt McCoy and other players before the beginning of the lockout, PFW Browns correspondent Tony Grossi of The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer, citing a source, reported Thursday.
Browns GM Heckert confident in right side of O-line
Browns general manager Tom Heckert expressed confidence in the right side of Cleveland's offensive line at his pre-draft press conference Thursday.
Browns schedule analysis: Final month stern test
The Browns' 2011 schedule appears favorable early — and fearsome late.
PLAYER NEWS
The Browns have acquired Lewis from the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade for linebacker Emmanuel Acho.|||||||
Lewis played 24 games in two seasons with the Eagles, who selected him in the fifth round in 2011. He rushed for 171 yards on 36 carries and scored two touchdowns. The 5-foot-8, 195-pound Lewis also returned kickoffs for Philadelphia as a rookie and will likely be a candidate to take over those duties for Cleveland. Lewis averaged 21.6 yards on 31 kickoff returns in 2011.
Lewis was arrested in Albany over the weekend and charged with falsely reporting a fire and misdemeanor reckless endangerment.|||||||
The incident occurred when Lewis and his older brother were locked out of their hotel room. Lewis was released after his arraignment and his brother was being held in Albany County jail without bail. Lewis was a fifth-round pick of the Eagles in 2011. He was Philadelphia's primary kickoff return specialist last season as the Eagles finished 8-8.
