Browns coach Eric Mangini said he’s not trying to trade quarterback Brady Quinn, who lost his starting job after only 10 quarters this season.
With the Oct. 20 trade deadline approaching, there has been mounting speculation the Browns will deal Quinn, a former first-round pick who began the season as Cleveland’s starter. But Quinn struggled in losses to Minnesota and Denver, and Mangini benched him for Derek Anderson.
“We’re not looking to move Brady Quinn,” Mangini said Wednesday. “Brady is a Cleveland Brown, and that’s not anything we’re looking to do.”
Quinn has put his suburban home up for sale, fueling talk that he wants out of Cleveland. But the former Notre Dame star said his intentions to sell have nothing to do with his status or unhappiness with the Browns.
Former Purdue RB signs with Dolphins
Former Purdue running back Kory Sheets has been signed by the Miami Dolphins off San Francisco’s practice squad. Sheets took the roster spot of running back Patrick Cobbs, who was placed on injured reserve with a left knee injury.
Cutler keeps quiet about Owens
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler refused to say whether he’d like the team to acquire receiver Terrell Owens from Buffalo. The Bears (3-1) play at Atlanta (3-1) this weekend.
Rams bid group drops Limbaugh
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh has been dropped from a group seeking to buy the St. Louis Rams. Limbaugh was to be a limited partner in a group headed by St. Louis Blues chairman Dave Checketts. Checketts said in a statement that Limbaugh’s participation had become a complication in the group’s efforts, and the bid will move forward without him.
Around the league
Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer wore a glove on his left hand but fully participated in practice. … Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford took part in individual drills, three days after missing a loss to Pittsburgh because of a knee injury. Also, the Lions signed former Purdue wide receiver John Standeford. … San Francisco rookie wide receiver Michael Crabtree will make his debut at Houston on Oct. 25 after the team’s bye week. … Chicago rookie offensive lineman Lance Louis is facing a misdemeanor assault charge for allegedly assaulting teammate Nick Sandford last fall while he was playing at San Diego State.
