Cleveland Browns
Joe Haden - #23 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 190 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/14/1989 |
| Birthplace | Fort Washington, MD |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 1st round, 7th pick by Browns |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 1 | 3 |
Bowens named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The NFL named Browns LB David Bowens, who returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns in the Browns' 30-17 win at New Orleans on Sunday, the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week Seven, the league announced Wednesday.
They said it: Browns Tuesday edition
Here's a sampling of Browns quotes from Tuesday's media interview availability. All quotes are from transcripts provided by the club.
Browns' 60-second rant: Sustaining momentum the key
The postseason is a long shot for the Browns, given the schedule and the five losses already piled high. But continued improvement should be an expectation, and regresssion should be considered a disappointment, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Browns rookie report: Week Seven
Here's our weekly look at the contributions made by Browns rookies this season.
Browns sign WR Williams, waive WR Figurs
The Browns announced the signing of WR Demetrius Williams and the waiving of WR Yamon Figurs on Tuesday. The club also said it had waived RB James Davis and claimed RB Thomas Clayton off waivers from New England, moves reported ...
Reports: Browns waive RB Davis, claim RB Clayton
The Browns waived RB James Davis and claimed RB Thomas Clayton off waivers from New England, multiple media outlets reported Monday.
Strong special teams, creative 'D' keeping Browns competitive
The Browns may have only two wins this season, but they have been tough to shake in their five losses. And in their victory at New Orleans Sunday, they showed why their style of play can be so vexing for ...
Eric Mangini hot-seat meter: Cooling
The Browns' 30-17 dismantling of the Saints on Sunday was a credit to the Browns' execution and coaching.
Browns MVP Meter: Week Seven
Here's a look at the Browns' top five team MVP candidates through seven games.
Browns' players of the week: Week Seven
Here are the Browns' players of the week on offense, defense and special teams for Week Seven.
Browns ride defense in stunner over Saints
David Bowens returned two of Drew Brees' four interceptions for touchdowns and the Browns took a stunning 30-17 victory over the defending champion Saints on Sunday.
Browns-Saints third-quarter notes
Here's notes on the third quarter of Browns-Saints from a Cleveland perspective.
Sideline worker injured during Browns-Saints game
A sideline worker was injured in the third quarter of Sunday's Browns-Saints game after Saints WR Courtney Roby collided with him on a punt return.
Browns-Saints second-quarter notes
Here's notes on the second quarter of Browns-Saints from a Cleveland perspective.
PLAYER NEWS
Haden is active for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.|||||||
Cleveland is 0-5 this year when Haden has been out. He missed last week's overtime loss in Dallas due to an abdominal injury and replacement Buster Skrine committed three key penalties in his place. The depleted secondary made seven of Cleveland's 12 total penalties, including two each by veterans Sheldon Brown and T.J. Ward.
Haden is inactive for Sunday's game against Dallas with an abdominal injury sustained in practice last week.|||||||
Haden is a key piece of a defense that is tied for sixth in the NFL with 10 interceptions. Second-year player Buster Skrine will start opposite Sheldon Brown.
Haden missed his second day of practice with an oblique injury and could be sidelined for Sunday's game in Dallas.|||||||
Haden was not on the field for the portion of practice open to the media. Haden got hurt during Wednesday's workout and did not practice on Thursday. Browns coach Pat Shurmur is expected to provide an update on Haden, who missed four games earlier this season when he was suspended for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. The Browns lost all four games without Haden.
Haden acknowledged he tested positive for the stimulant Adderall, leading to his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on banned substances.|||||||
Haden returned to the Browns on Monday for the first time since he was suspended. Haden apologized to Cleveland's fans, his teammates and coaches "for my very dumb mistake." Haden said he "hurt a lot of people for the decision that I made, and I apologize from the bottom of my heart." The Browns lost all four games while Haden was suspended.
Browns president Mike Holmgren says Haden has appealed a suspension by the NFL and is awaiting a decision from the league.|||||||
Holmgren said in a radio interview Tuesday on 92.3 The Fan that Haden has had an appeal hearing. Holmgren's comments were the first confirming Haden is facing a possible suspension for failing a drug test.
