The Cleveland Browns had plenty of distractions over the last two seasons, and those off-the-field issues directly contributed to a lack of success on Sundays in the fall. Instead of addressing an upcoming game or a key opposing player, the Browns’ coaching staff and front office dedicated plenty of time in press conferences to the […]
The Cleveland Browns have relieved general manager Ray Farmer and head coach Mike Pettine of their respective responsibilities, the team announced Sunday evening. The decision on Farmer’s future was reportedly made before the Browns finished their 3-13 season and fourth-place standing in the AFC North Division with Sunday’s 28-12 loss to the playoff-bound Pittsburgh Steelers […]
Cleveland Browns’ owner Jimmy Haslam is speaking out about the $92 million agreement reached with federal prosecutors that protects his Knoxville based company from criminal prosecution. Haslam’s Pilot Flying J Travel Centers have been under a federal investigation since April 15, 2013 following allegations that some Pilot employees cheated truckers out of millions in promised […]
The Cleveland Browns shake up the front office. Browns CEO, Joe Banner and General Manager, Michael Lombardi are out. Ray Farmer is now the new GM. He takes over immediately. Farmer’s first order of business — free agency and the upcoming draft. “I believe I am ready. Running the draft is as simple […]
The Cleveland Browns brass held a Monday press conference to discuss the decision to fire first year Head Coach Rob Chudzinski. The decision came after a dismal 4-12 season. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner spoke to a packed room before being peppered by questions. “These type of decisions that we announced […]
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his Pilot Flying J Travel Centers have agreed to settle scores of class action lawsuits filed by truckers who alleged they were cheated of promised fuel rebates. The Class Settlement agreement was approved Tuesday by U.S. District Judge James M. Moody in federal court for the Eastern District of […]
Cleveland Brown’s owner Jimmy Haslam faces a temporary restraining order expected to be filed Thursday. It would prevent Haslam and his company from contacting trucking companies who allege they were cheated. On April 15, the FBI raided Haslam’s Pilot Flying J headquarters in Knoxville. A federal affidavit accuses the truck stop chain in a […]
The FBI and IRS locked down Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam’s Pilot Flying J headquarters in West Knoxville while executing a search warrant Monday afternoon. Our ABC affiliate in Knoxville said the raid involves a criminal investigation into taxes. The FBI did not respond immediately to calls for comment, but a Pilot spokeswoman issued […]
On the same day the Browns announced a deal to rename their home as FirstEnergy Stadium, new owner Jimmy Haslam fielded a number of other questions regarding changes that may or may not be on the horizon for the team and fans. Haslam says he is excited about a Northeast Ohio company purchasing naming […]
