2009 Cleveland Browns season

61st season in franchise history August 2023 March 2026 2009 Cleveland Browns Randy Lerner Eric Mangini George Kokinis Cleveland Browns Stadium 5–11 4th AFC North Did not qualify KR Josh CribbsT Joe Thomas Josh Cribbs (1st team)Joe Thomas (1st team) Browns seasons The 2009 Cleveland Browns season was the team's 61st season as a professional sports franchise and its 57th season as a member of the National Football League (NFL). The team placed fourth in the AFC North with a record of 5–11, improving upon its 2008 record of 4–12, after winning their last four games of the season after a 1–11 start. This season marked George Kokinis and Eric Mangini's first seasons as the team's general manager and head coach, respectively; however, Kokinis was fired on November 2 during the team's Week 9 bye week.Mortensen Chris Adam Schefter November 2, 2009 Browns GM Kokinis ousted ESPN https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4616312 November 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091105035109/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4616312 5 November 2009 live The Browns played all of their home games at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns missed the playoffs for the seventh straight season, tying a record set between 1973–79. 4 Offseason Personnel changes On December 29, 2008, the Cleveland Browns announced that the team had fired general manager Phil Savage and head coach Romeo Crennel after spending four seasons together in Cleveland.Browns announce changes http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9338 ClevelandBrowns.com December 29, 2008 April 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090605232220/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9338 2009-06-05 dead Crennel, who joined the Browns with Savage in 2005, left Cleveland with a record of 24–40 (.375) and an 0–8 record against the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers. The team's best record under Crennel was 10–6 during the 2007 season. On January 7, 2009, the Browns announced that the team had found its replacement for Crennel and that it had reached a contractual agreement with former New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini, who was fired after three seasons in New York.Browns, Mangini reach agreement http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9357 ClevelandBrowns.com January 7, 2009 April 26, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090218075525/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9357 February 18, 2009 Mangini, who joined the Jets in 2006, left New York with a record of 23–25 (.479), including a 10–6 record and a playoff appearance in his first season. On January 14, the Browns announced that Mangini had named his coordinators: Brian Daboll was hired as the offensive coordinator; Rob Ryan as the defensive coordinator; and Brad Seely as the special teams coordinator and assistant head coach.Jackson Zac January 22, 2009 Mangini names coordinators http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9371 ClevelandBrowns.com April 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090429101119/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9371 April 29, 2009 dead Daboll was most recently the quarterbacks coach for the Jets from 2007–2008; Ryan was the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders from 2004–2008; and Seely was the special teams coach for the New England Patriots from 1999–2008. All three worked with Mangini from 2000–2003 as members of New England. Daboll, Ryan and Seely replaced Rob Chudzinski, Mel Tucker and Ted Daisher, respectively. On January 22, the Browns hired five assistant coaches: Bryan Cox was hired as the defensive line coach; Andy Dickerson as the defensive quality control coach; Jerome Henderson as the defensive backs coach; Rick Lyle as an assistant strength-and-conditioning coach; and Carl Smith as the quarterbacks coach.Jackson Zac January 22, 2009 Browns announce hiring of 5 assistants http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9384 https://web.archive.org/web/20090203154640/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9384 dead February 3, 2009 ClevelandBrowns.com April 26, 2009 Cox, Dickerson, Henderson and Lyle spent the previous three seasons with Mangini in New York. Smith was the Browns' quarterbacks coach from 2001–2003 and was most recently the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2005–2006. On January 25, the Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens director of pro personnel George Kokinis as general manager.Browns announce hiring of Kokinis http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9385 ClevelandBrowns.com January 25, 2009 April 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090414054503/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9385 April 14, 2009 dead Kokinis spent five seasons in the Browns' scouting department from 1991 to 1995, and after the team moved to Baltimore, he was a member of the Ravens' scouting department from 1996–1999. He was the Ravens' assistant director of pro personnel from 2000–2002 and was the director of pro personnel from 2003–2008. On February 4, the Browns hired three more assistant coaches: Alan DeGennaro was hired as an assistant strength-and-conditioning coach; Tom Myslinski as the strength-and-conditioning coach; and George Warhop as the offensive line coach.Browns name 3 coaches http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9397 ClevelandBrowns.com February 4, 2009 April 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090414170254/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9397 April 14, 2009 dead On February 11, the Browns hired George McDonald as the offensive quality control coach.Browns hire McDonald http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9409 ClevelandBrowns.com February 11, 2009 April 26, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090226062914/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9409 February 26, 2009 On February 17, the Browns hired Gary Brown as the running backs coach and Steve Hagen as the tight ends coach.Browns add two coaches http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9413 ClevelandBrowns.com February 17, 2009 April 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090428120124/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9413 April 28, 2009 dead On February 22, the Browns hired Matt Eberflus as the linebackers coach.February 22, 2009 Browns hire Missouri's Eberflus to coach linebackers http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80edffa6&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true NFL.com April 26, 2009 On May 6, the Browns promoted McDonald to wide receivers coach.May 6, 2009 Browns promote McDonald http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9562 Clevelandbrowns.com May 10, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090620045345/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9562 2009-06-20 dead Roster changes Free agents Pos Position Player Tag Free Agent Tag: UFA – Unrestricted Free Agent; RFA – Restricted Free Agent; ERFA – Exclusive-Rights Free Agent 2009 Team Signed FS Mike Adams UFA Browns March 6Browns re-sign Adams http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9446 ClevelandBrowns.com March 6, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090605014825/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9446 2009-06-05 dead FB Charles Ali ERFA Browns March 23Signs RFA Tender http://cle.scout.com/a.z?s=149&p=9&c=2&cid=849840&nid=4209158&fhn=1 TheOBR.com March 23, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021358/http://cle.scout.com/a.z?s=149&p=9&c=2&cid=849840&nid=4209158&fhn=1 July 16, 2011 live TE Brad Cieslak ERFA/UFABrowns Terminate Rights http://cle.scout.com/a.z?s=149&p=9&c=2&cid=847295&nid=4209163&fhn=1 TheOBR.com March 14, 2009 April 27, 2009 SS Steve Cargile UFA Giants January 16Eisen Michael January 16, 2009 Giants add players; lose coach http://www.giants.com/news/headlines/story.asp?story_id=34705 Giants.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090415212542/http://www.giants.com/news/headlines/story.asp?story_id=34705 April 15, 2009 dead mdy-all CB Travis Daniels UFA Chiefs March 10Kansas City Agrees to Terms with CB Travis Daniels http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/03/10/kansas_city_agrees_to_terms_with_cb_travis_daniels/ KCChiefs.com March 10, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090315042331/http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/03/10/kansas_city_agrees_to_terms_with_cb_travis_daniels/ March 15, 2009 dead LB Andra Davis UFA Broncos March 2Sonneman Kyle March 2, 2009 Davis, Hill and Reid Added http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=8871 DenverBroncos.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20050211235859/http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334 February 11, 2005 dead mdy-all TE Darnell Dinkins UFA Saints March 18Miller Doug March 18, 2009 Saints Agree to Terms with TE Darnell Dinkins http://www.neworleanssaints.com/Articles/2009/3/Saints%20Agree%20to%20Terms%20with%20TE%20Darnell%20Dinkins.aspx NewOrleansSaints.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090415014227/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/Articles/2009/3/Saints%20Agree%20to%20Terms%20with%20TE%20Darnell%20Dinkins.aspx 15 April 2009 dead dmy-all LB Kris Griffin UFA CB Daven Holly UFA SS Sean Jones UFA Eagles March 6McPherson Chris March 6, 2009 S Jones In With A One-Year Deal http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=17509 PhiladelphiaEagles.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090510054758/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=17509 10 May 2009 dead dmy-all DT Louis Leonard ERFA TE John Madsen RFA LB Willie McGinest UFA G Seth McKinney UFA Bills April 9Brown Chris April 9, 2009 Bills add offensive lineman to roster http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/bills-add-offensive-lineman-to-roster/08a41046-3d4e-437a-88e8-be6bd2a27b64 BuffaloBills.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413152452/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/bills-add-offensive-lineman-to-roster/08a41046-3d4e-437a-88e8-be6bd2a27b64 13 April 2009 dead dmy-all WR Syndric Steptoe ERFA Browns March 6Re-Signs with Browns http://cle.scout.com/a.z?s=149&p=9&c=2&cid=844974&nid=4209199&fhn=1 TheOBR.com March 6, 2009 April 27, 2009 RB Jason Wright UFA Cardinals March 16Urban Darren March 16, 2009 Cardinals Make Wright Turn http://www.azcardinals.com/news/detail.php?PRKey=2933 AZCardinals.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090320144303/http://www.azcardinals.com/news/detail.php?PRKey=2933 20 March 2009 dead G Scott Young UFA Broncos March 13Broncos Add O-Lineman Young http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=8901 DenverBroncos.com March 13, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20050211235859/http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334 February 11, 2005 dead mdy-all Player re-signed by Browns Releases Pos Position Player Released 2009 Team Signed CB Terry Cousin February 9Jackson Zac February 9, 2009 Browns announce seven roster moves http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9403 Cleveland Browns.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090414212348/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9403 April 14, 2009 dead QB Ken Dorsey February 9 P Mike Dragosavich February 9 Colts February 13Hartz Eric February 20, 2009 ColtPower Combine Updates: Friday http://ind.scout.com/2/840857.html ColtPower.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110716022035/http://ind.scout.com/2/840857.html July 16, 2011 dead mdy-all QB Bruce Gradkowski February 9 Raiders February 10Raiders Claim Gradkowski http://www.raiders.com/Common/Article.aspx?id=60330 Raiders.com February 10, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413075838/http://raiders.com/Common/Article.aspx?id=60330 April 13, 2009 dead WR Joe Jurevicius March 11Jackson Zac March 11, 2009 Browns release Jurevicius http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9460 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090415024020/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9460 April 15, 2009 dead RB Allen Patrick April 25Released by the team http://cle.scout.com/a.z?s=149&p=9&c=2&cid=860098&nid=4209183&fhn=1 TheOBR.com April 25, 2009 April 27, 2009 LB Antwan Peek February 9 K Jason Reda February 9 T Kevin Shaffer March 12 Bears March 25Mayer Larry March 25, 2009 Bears agree to terms with free agent tackle Shaffer http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5680 ChicagoBears.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090403203903/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=5680 3 April 2009 dead dmy-all G Eric Young February 9 Signings Pos Position Player Tag Free Agent Tag: UFA – Unrestricted Free Agent; RFA – Restricted Free Agent; ERFA – Exclusive-Rights Free Agent 2008 Team Signed LB Eric Barton UFA Jets March 13Browns Sign Eric Barton http://cle.scout.com/2/847085.html TheOBR.com March 13, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090417233334/http://cle.scout.com/2/847085.html 17 April 2009 dead dmy-all LB David Bowens UFA Jets March 12Browns sign Bowens, release Shaffer http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9463 ClevelandBrowns.com March 12, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413132203/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9463 April 13, 2009 dead LB Blake Costanzo UFA Bills June 17Browns claim LB Costanzo http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9629 June 17, 2009 June 18, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090621011724/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9629 2009-06-21 dead T George Foster UFA Lions June 5Browns sign George Foster http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9611 ClevelandBrowns.com June 5, 2009 June 8, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090614074838/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9611 2009-06-14 dead WR Mike Furrey UFA Lions May 5Browns sign Mike Furrey http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9560 ClevelandBrowns.com May 5, 2009 May 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090621135236/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9560 2009-06-21 dead RB Noah Herron UFA Jets March 18Browns sign Noah Herron http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9469 ClevelandBrowns.com March 18, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090422030403/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9469 April 22, 2009 dead CB Rod Hood UFA Cardinals May 26Jackson Zac May 26, 2009 Browns sign Hood http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9589 ClevelandBrowns.com May 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090601154918/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9589 2009-06-01 dead CB Corey Ivy UFA Ravens March 19Jackson Zac March 19, 2009 Browns sign Ivy http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9471 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 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J. Mosley UFA Jets March 6Browns sign C.J. Mosley http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9448 ClevelandBrowns.com March 6, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090503181513/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9448 May 3, 2009 dead WR David Patten UFA Saints March 23Jackson Zac March 23, 2009 Browns, Patten reunite http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9475 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090426050039/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9475 April 26, 2009 dead CB Hank Poteat UFA Jets March 9Jackson Zac March 9, 2009 Browns add veteran CB Poteat http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9453 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413080201/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9453 April 13, 2009 dead TE Robert Royal UFA Bills March 5Jackson Zac March 5, 2009 Browns sign veteran TE Royal http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9445 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090429095224/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9445 April 29, 2009 dead LB Bo Ruud UFA Patriots April 30Browns claim Bo Ruud http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9545 ClevelandBrowns.com April 30, 2009 April 30, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090615163715/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9545 2009-06-15 dead T John St. Clair UFA Bears March 17Browns sign St. Clair http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9466 ClevelandBrowns.com March 17, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090422032327/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9466 April 22, 2009 dead G Floyd Womack UFA Seahawks March 13Browns Ink Womack to Free Agent Deal http://cle.scout.com/2/847053.html TheOBR.com March 13, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090417232539/http://cle.scout.com/2/847053.html 17 April 2009 dead dmy-all Trades On February 27, the Browns traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for its second-round selection in the 2009 NFL draft (50th overall, used to select Mohamed Massaquoi) and its fifth-round selection in the 2010 NFL draft.Winslow traded to Tampa Bay http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9440 ClevelandBrowns.com February 27, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090501231913/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9440 May 1, 2009 dead Winslow was selected sixth overall by the Browns in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft and played five seasons with the team. During his career with the Browns, he accumulated 219 receptions for 2,459 yards (11.2 YPC) and had eleven touchdown receptions. On April 25, during the first round of the 2009 NFL draft, the team traded its first-round selection (5th overall) to the Jets for its first- and second-round selections (17th and 52nd overall), defensive end Kenyon Coleman, safety Abram Elam and quarterback Brett Ratliff.Jackson Zac April 25, 2009 Browns trade down, add players http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9522 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090428131100/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9522 April 28, 2009 dead 2009 draft class 2009 NFL draft Draft Player Pos Position College Signed Notes Rnd Round Sel Selection 1 21 From Philadelphia Alex Mack C Cal July 25Grossi Tony July 25, 2009 Cleveland Browns sign Alex Mack for five years http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2009/07/cleveland_browns_sign_alex_mac.html The Plain Dealer July 26, 2009 The team traded its first-round selection (5th overall, used to select Mark Sanchez) to the Jets for its first- (17th overall, traded to Tampa Bay; used to select Josh Freeman) and second-round (52nd overall) selections, defensive end Kenyon Coleman, safety Abram Elam and quarterback Brett Ratliff. "dr" The team traded the first-round selection it acquired from the Jets (17th overall, used to select Josh Freeman) to Tampa Bay for its first-round selection (19th overall, traded to Philadelphia; used to select Jeremy Maclin) and a sixth-round selection (191st overall) it acquired from Chicago.Browns trade again http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9525 ClevelandBrowns.com April 25, 2009 April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090430032528/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9525 April 30, 2009 dead "dr" The team traded the first-round selection it acquired from Tampa Bay (19th overall, used to select Jeremy Maclin) to Philadelphia for its first-round selection (21st overall) and a sixth-round selection (195th overall) it acquired from Minnesota.Jackson Zac April 25, 2009 The action continues http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9526 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090428131226/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9526 April 28, 2009 dead dr 2 36 Brian Robiskie WR Ohio State July 30Grossi Tony July 30, 2009 Brian Robiskie is signed, excited to be a Cleveland Brown http://www.cleveland.com/brownsbeat/index.ssf/2009/07/cleveland_browns_sign_rookie_r.html The Plain Dealer August 11, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090803074928/http://www.cleveland.com/brownsbeat/index.ssf/2009/07/cleveland_browns_sign_rookie_r.html August 3, 2009 live 50 From Tampa Bay Mohamed Massaquoi WR Georgia July 28July 27, 2009 Massaquoi, Browns agree to terms https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4362226 Associated Press August 11, 2009 The team traded tight end Kellen Winslow to Tampa Bay for its second-round selection (50th overall) and its fifth-round selection in the 2010 NFL draft. dr 52 From New York Jets David Veikune DE Hawaii July 26Grossi Tony July 26, 2009 Cleveland Browns get David Veikune signed http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2009/07/cleveland_browns_get_david_vei.html The Plain Dealer August 11, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090729010345/http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2009/07/cleveland_browns_get_david_vei.html July 29, 2009 live See draft note 1 dr 4 104 Kaluka Maiava LB Southern Cal July 24Florjancic Matt July 24, 2009 Browns sign Maiava http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9677 ClevelandBrowns.com August 11, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090727081927/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9668 July 27, 2009 dead mdy-all 6 177 Don Carey CB Norfolk State July 15Jackson Zac July 15, 2009 Browns sign all three sixth-rounders http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9668 ClevelandBrowns.com July 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090727081927/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9668 2009-07-27 dead 191 From Tampa Bay via Chicago and Tampa Bay Coye Francies CB San Jose State July 15 See draft note 2 dr 195 From Minnesota via Philadelphia James Davis RB Clemson July 15 See draft note 3 dr The Browns did not have third-,The team traded its third-round selection (69th overall, used to select Jason Williams) to Dallas for its fourth-round selection (111th overall, used to select Martin Rucker) in the 2008 NFL draft.Walcoff Jeff April 27, 2008 Browns trade again, get Rucker http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=8402 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20080501051315/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=8402 May 1, 2008 "dr" fifth-,The team traded its fifth-round selection (141st overall, used to select Kenny McKinley) to Philadelphia for its sixth-round selection (191st overall, used to select Paul Hubbard) in the 2008 NFL Draft.Walcoff Jeff April 27, 2008 Rubin, Hubbard added in sixth http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=8407 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20080608085229/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=8407 June 8, 2008 "dr" or seventh-roundThe team traded its seventh-round selection (214th overall, used to select J. D. Folsom) to Miami for cornerback Travis Daniels.Jackson Zac August 20, 2008 Browns acquire Travis Daniels http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=8715 ClevelandBrowns.com April 27, 2009 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080911063341/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=8715 September 11, 2008 "dr" selections in the draft. Draft notes 2 "dr" Undrafted free agents Pos Position Player College Signed Cut LB Marcus Benard Jackson State May 1Jackson Zac May 1, 2009 Browns sign 14 undrafted rookies http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9547 ClevelandBrowns.com May 1, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090606040620/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9547 June 6, 2009 dead CB Corey Boudreaux San Diego State April 27 May 4Browns make roster moves http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9559 ClevelandBrowns.com May 4, 2009 May 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090606043115/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9559 2009-06-06 dead T Branndon Braxton Oklahoma May 1 September 5September 6, 2009 Cleveland Browns make roster moves, cut 23 players WKYC http://www.wkyc.com/sport/sports_article.aspx?storyid=121102 https://archive.today/20130209200605/http://www.wkyc.com/sport/sports_article.aspx?storyid=121102 dead February 9, 2013 September 12, 2009 WR Brent Casteel Utah April 27 May 4 G Marlon Davis Alabama April 27 LB Jonathan Foster Central State May 1 July 15 DE Adam Hoppel Cincinnati April 29 September 5 LB Phillip Hunt Houston May 1 S Bret Lockett UCLA May 4 TE Mike Massey Michigan May 1 May 4 CB Nate Ness Arizona April 28 July 15 WR Jordan Norwood Penn State April 26 September 5 CB Antonio Smith Bowling Green April 28 May 4 S Jason Venson Central Florida April 26 June 5 S Bryan Williams Akron April 27 June 15Ridenour Maria June 15, 2009 Browns waive Buchtel, Zips star Williams http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/48112542.html Akron Beacon Journal June 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090619035015/http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/48112542.html June 19, 2009 live Legal troubles for WR Stallworth On March 14, Browns wide receiver Donté Stallworth was involved in a fatal accident in which he struck and killed pedestrian Mario Reyes with his car in the early morning in Miami, Florida.March 14, 2009 Stallworth involved in fatal accident https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3980182 ESPN.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090317094141/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3980182 17 March 2009 live Stallworth then stopped his vehicle and called 9–1–1. Reports showed that Stallworth was driving under the influence; his blood-alcohol level was 0.12%, above Florida's legal limit of 0.08%.April 2, 2009 Stallworth charged in man's death https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4033632 ESPN.com April 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090413151241/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4033632 April 13, 2009 live He was charged with DUI manslaughter and a warrant was issued for his arrest on April 1 and he surrendered to police on April 2. On June 16, Stallworth pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to 30 days in prison, two years' house arrest and eight years' probation.Anderson Curt June 16, 2009 WR Stallworth pleads guilty, gets 30 days in jail https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ag03K74khn3mP_D7G55jtBU5nYcB?slug=ap-stallworth-pedestriankilled&prov=ap&type=lgns June 16, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090620035328/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?prov=ap&slug=ap-stallworth-pedestriankilled&type=lgns 2009-06-20 live Many believed that the sentence Stallworth received was too lenientJune 2009 as he could have served up to 15 years in jail. Stallworth also reached an undisclosed financial settlement with the victim's family. On June 18, the NFL suspended Stallworth indefinitelySmith Joe June 18, 2009 Browns WR Stallworth suspended indefinitely by NFL https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ArPmU93kTVuOTqFy0pAd0GY5nYcB?slug=ap-browns-stallworthsuspended&prov=ap&type=lgns https://archive.today/20090621052753/http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ArPmU93kTVuOTqFy0pAd0GY5nYcB?slug=ap-browns-stallworthsuspended&prov=ap&type=lgns dead June 21, 2009 Associated Press June 18, 2009 On August 13, the NFL officially suspended Stallworth for the entire 2009 season and made plans to reinstate him after the Super Bowl. Uniform changes In 2009, the Cleveland Browns wore brown pants for games in which they wear white jerseys. These were worn in the 2008 pre-season. New additions to this uniform combination are striped socks. Staff 2009 Cleveland Browns Owner – Randy Lerner President – Mike Keenan Senior vice president – Lewis Merletti Vice president of football administration – Dawn Aponte Executive advisors – Jim Brown, Bernie Kosar Director of college scouting – Pat Roberts Senior director of pro personnel – Steve Sabo Director of pro personnel – Keith O'Quinn Associate director of pro personnel – Jim Jauch Assistant director of pro personnel – James Kirkland Head coach – Eric Mangini Assistant to the head coach – Luke Steckel Offensive coordinator – Brian Daboll Quarterbacks – Carl Smith Running backs – Gary Brown Wide receivers – George McDonald Tight ends – Steve Hagen Offensive line – George Warhop Offensive assistant – Dan Shamash Defensive coordinator – Rob Ryan Defensive line – Bryan Cox Linebackers – Matt Eberflus Defensive backs – Jerome Henderson Defensive quality control – Andy Dickerson Special teams coordinator/Assistant head coach – Brad Seely Assistant special teams – Tracy Smith Strength and conditioning – Tom Myslinski Assistant strength and conditioning – Alan DeGennaro Assistant strength and conditioning – Rick Lyle Roster Opening training camp roster Cleveland Browns 2009 opening training camp roster Quarterbacks  3 Derek Anderson 10 Brady Quinn 13 Richard Bartel  5 Brett Ratliff Running backs 41 Charles Ali FB 28 James Davis 35 Jerome Harrison 33 Noah Herron 31 Jamal Lewis 47 Lawrence Vickers FB Wide receivers 16 Josh Cribbs 88 Mike Furrey 89 Paul Hubbard  9 Lance Leggett 11 Mohamed Massaquoi  2 Jordan Norwood 81 David Patten 80 Brian Robiskie 12 Syndric Steptoe Tight ends 82 Steve Heiden 85 John Madsen 84 Robert Royal 86 Martin Rucker 87 Aaron Walker Offensive linemen 75 Branndon Braxton T 74 George Foster T 66 Hank Fraley C 62 Dustin Fry C 70 Rex Hadnot G 55 Alex Mack C 63 Kurt Quarterman G 61 Isaac Sowells T 78 John St. Clair T 65 Eric Steinbach G 73 Joe Thomas T 72 Ryan Tucker T/G 77 Floyd Womack T Defensive linemen 90 Kenyon Coleman DE 67 Adam Hoppel DE 93 Louis Leonard NT 69 C. 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Mosley DE 60 Melila Purcell DE 92 Shaun Rogers NT 71 Ahtyba Rubin NT 98 Robaire Smith DE 91 Shaun Smith NT 97 Santonio Thomas DE 99 Corey Williams DE Linebackers 50 Eric Barton ILB 58 Beau Bell ILB 49 Marcus Benard OLB 96 David Bowens ILB 59 Titus Brown OLB 44 Blake Costanzo ILB 51 Alex Hall OLB 53 Phillip Hunt OLB 52 D'Qwell Jackson ILB 56 Kaluka Maiava ILB 43 Bo Ruud ILB 57 David Veikune OLB 94 Leon Williams ILB 95 Kamerion Wimbley OLB Defensive backs 42 Hamza Abdullah SS 20 Mike Adams FS 37 Don Carey CB 26 Abram Elam SS 40 Roderick Hood CB 29 Corey Ivy CB 30 Gerard Lawson CB 39 Bret Lockett SS 22 Brandon McDonald CB 21 Brodney Pool FS 23 Hank Poteat CB 27 Nick Sorensen SS 24 Eric Wright CB Special teams  4 Phil Dawson K 64 Ryan Pontbriand LS 15 Dave Zastudil P Reserve lists 79 Marlon Davis G (Left Camp) 17 Braylon Edwards WR (active/NF-Inj.) 7px 25 Coye Francies CB (active/NF-Inj.) 7px 18 Donté Stallworth WR (Susp.) 80 Active, 2 Inactive Week 1 roster Cleveland Browns 2009 week 1 roster Quarterbacks  3 Derek Anderson  10 Brady Quinn  5 Brett Ratliff Running backs 28 James Davis 35 Jerome Harrison 31 Jamal Lewis 38 Cedric Peerman 47 Lawrence Vickers FB Wide receivers 16 Josh Cribbs 17 Braylon Edwards 87 Mike Furrey 11 Mohamed Massaquoi 80 Brian Robiskie Tight ends 82 Steve Heiden 84 Robert Royal 86 Martin Rucker Offensive linemen 66 Hank Fraley C 70 Rex Hadnot G 55 Alex Mack C 78 John St. Clair T 65 Eric Steinbach G 73 Joe Thomas T 74 Phil Trautwein T 77 Floyd Womack T Defensive linemen 90 Kenyon Coleman DE 69 C. 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Mosley DE 92 Shaun Rogers NT 71 Ahtyba Rubin NT 98 Robaire Smith DE 99 Corey Williams DE Linebackers 50 Eric Barton ILB 96 David Bowens OLB 54 Blake Costanzo ILB 51 Alex Hall OLB 52 D'Qwell Jackson ILB 56 Kaluka Maiava ILB 57 David Veikune OLB 94 Leon Williams OLB 95 Kamerion Wimbley OLB Defensive backs 20 Mike Adams FS 26 Abram Elam SS 29 Marquis Floyd CB 25 Coye Francies CB 30 Gerard Lawson CB 22 Brandon McDonald CB 21 Brodney Pool FS 23 Hank Poteat CB 33 DeAngelo Smith S 27 Nick Sorensen SS 24 Eric Wright CB Special teams  4 Phil Dawson K 64 Ryan Pontbriand LS 15 Dave Zastudil P Reserve lists 18 Donté Stallworth WR (Susp.) 12 Syndric Steptoe WR (IR) 7px 72 Ryan Tucker T/G (IR) 7px Practice Squad 49 Marcus Benard ILB 59 Titus Brown OLB 60 Keith Grennan DE 79 Corey Hilliard OT 34 Chris Jennings RB  9 Lance Leggett WR 75 Pat Murray G 91 Brian Schaefering DE 53 Active, 3 Inactive, 8 PS Final roster 2009 Cleveland Browns 53 15 6  3 Derek Anderson American football  5 Brett Ratliff 29 Thomas Brown 35 Jerome Harrison 34 Chris Jennings 47 Lawrence Vickers FB 85 Jake Allen 16 Josh Cribbs 87 Mike Furrey 11 Mohamed Massaquoi 80 Brian Robiskie 88 Chansi Stuckey 83 Greg Estandia 86 Michael Gaines 89 Evan Moore 84 Robert Royal 66 Hank Fraley C 70 Rex Hadnot G 55 Alex Mack C 78 John St. Clair T 65 Eric Steinbach G 73 Joe Thomas T 77 Floyd Womack G 68 Billy Yates G 62 Titus Adams DE 90 Kenyon Coleman DE 67 Derreck Robinson DE 71 Ahtyba Rubin NT 91 Brian Schaefering DE 98 Robaire Smith DE 99 Corey Williams DE 58 Marcus Benard OLB 96 David Bowens OLB 59 Titus Brown OLB 54 Blake Costanzo ILB 51 Alex Hall OLB 56 Kaluka Maiava ILB 53 Matt Roth OLB 93 Jason Trusnik ILB 95 Kamerion Wimbley OLB 20 Mike Adams FS 26 Abram Elam SS 25 Coye Francies CB 30 Gerard Lawson CB 22 Brandon McDonald CB 23 Hank Poteat CB 38 Ramzee Robinson CB 27 Nick Sorensen SS 41 Ray Ventrone FS 24 Eric Wright CB  4 Phil Dawson K  2 Reggie Hodges P 64 Ryan Pontbriand LS 50 Eric Barton LB IR 28 James Davis running back y RB IR 82 Steve Heiden TE IR 52 D'Qwell Jackson LB IR 31 Jamal Lewis American football RB IR 69 C. 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Mosley defensive lineman DE IR 21 Brodney Pool S IR 10 Brady Quinn QB IR 92 Shaun Rogers American football NT IR 18 Donté Stallworth WR Susp. 12 Syndric Steptoe WR IR 72 Ryan Tucker OT IR 57 David Veikune y DE IR 15 Dave Zastudil P IR 79 Jason Capizzi T 44 Jed Collins FB 97 Alex Field y DE 60 Keith Grennan DE IR 61 Jonathan Lewis American football NT 75 Pat Murray American football G 33 Matterral Richardson CB Preseason Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.comrecap 1 August 15 at Green Bay Packers L 0–17 0–1 Lambeau Field Recap 2 August 22 Detroit Lions W 27–10 1–1 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 3 August 29 Tennessee Titans W 23–17 2–1 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 4 September 3 at Chicago Bears L 23–26 2–2 Soldier Field Recap Releases On September 4 and 5, the Browns released the following players to get down to the 53-player limit: S Hamza Abdullah, FB Charles Ali, CB Brandon Anderson, QB Richard Bartel, CB Tra Battle, LB Beau Bell, T Branndon Braxton, LB Titus Brown, C Dustin Fry, RB Noah Herron, DT Adam Hoppel, WR Paul Hubbard, CB Corey Ivy, RB Chris Jennings, WR Lance Leggett, G Pat Murray, WR Jordan Norwood, WR David Patten, G Kurt Quarterman, DE Brian Schaefering, G Isaac Sowells, DE Santonio Thomas and TE Aaron Walker. Captains selected On September 9, the team elected six players to be captains. RB Jamal Lewis and T Joe Thomas were chosen as offensive captains, LB D'Qwell Jackson and LB Eric Barton as defensive captains, and KR Josh Cribbs and K Phil Dawson as special teams captains.Jackson Zac September 10, 2009 Browns elect six team captains ClevelandBrowns.com http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9834 September 11, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090203154640/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=9384 2009-02-03 dead Regular season Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.comrecap 1 September 13 Minnesota Vikings L 20–34 0–1 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 2 September 20 at Denver Broncos L 6–27 0–2 Invesco Field at Mile High Recap 3 September 27 at Baltimore Ravens L 3–34 0–3 M&T Bank Stadium Recap 4 October 4 Cincinnati Bengals L 20–23 (OT) 0–4 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 5 October 11 at Buffalo Bills W 6–3 1–4 Ralph Wilson Stadium Recap 6 October 18 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 14–27 1–5 Heinz Field Recap 7 October 25 Green Bay Packers L 3–31 1–6 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 8 November 1 at Chicago Bears L 6–30 1–7 Soldier Field Recap 9 Bye 10 November 16 Baltimore Ravens L 0–16 1–8 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 11 November 22 at Detroit Lions L 37–38 1–9 Ford Field Recap 12 November 29 at Cincinnati Bengals L 7–16 1–10 Paul Brown Stadium Recap 13 December 6 San Diego Chargers L 23–30 1–11 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 14 December 10 Pittsburgh Steelers W 13–6 2–11 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 15 December 20 at Kansas City Chiefs W 41–34 3–11 Arrowhead Stadium Recap 16 December 27 Oakland Raiders W 23–9 4–11 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap 17 January 3 Jacksonville Jaguars W 23–17 5–11 Cleveland Browns Stadium Recap Note: Intra-divisional opponents are in bold text. Standings Game summaries Week 1: vs. Minnesota Vikings Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 1: Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns – Game summary September 13 12:00 p.m. Vikings 3 7 14 10 Browns 3 10 0 7 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 70,560 Sunny, 70 F C John Parry (132) Fox Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick and Charissa Thompson Recap, Game Book First quarter CLE – Phil Dawson 37-yard field goal, 11:28. Browns 3–0. Drive: 8 plays, 31 yards, 3:32. MIN – Ryan Longwell 21-yard field goal, 0:03. Tied 3–3. Drive: 12 plays, 46 yards, 6:52. Second quarter MIN – Adrian Peterson 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 11:09. Vikings 10–3. Drive: 4 plays, 23 yards, 1:47. CLE – Phil Dawson 20-yard field goal, 5:57. Vikings 10–6. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 5:12. CLE – Joshua Cribbs 67-yard punt return (Phil Dawson kick), 1:30. Browns 13–10. Third quarter MIN – Adrian Peterson 1-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 10:07. Vikings 17–13. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 4:53. MIN – Percy Harvin 6-yard pass from Brett Favre (Ryan Longwell kick), 1:06. Vikings 24–13. Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 7:32. Fourth quarter MIN – Ryan Longwell 37-yard field goal, 6:55. Vikings 27–13. Drive: 6 plays, 14 yards, 3:06. MIN – Adrian Peterson 64-yard run (Ryan Longwell kick), 5:58. Vikings 34–13. Drive: 1 play, 64 yards, 0:13. CLE – Robert Royal 26-yard pass from Brady Quinn (Phil Dawson kick), 0:28. Vikings 34–20. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:35. Top passers MIN – Brett Favre – 14/21, 110 yards, TD CLE – Brady Quinn – 21/35, 205 yards, TD, INT Top rushers MIN – Adrian Peterson – 25 rushes, 180 yards, 3 TD CLE – Jamal Lewis – 11 rushes, 57 yards Top receivers MIN – Percy Harvin – 3 rec, 36 yards, TD CLE – Robert Royal – 4 rec, 60 yards, TD The Browns opened their season at home against the Minnesota Vikings trying to improve on their 4–12 record from last season. After trading field goals in the first quarter, RB Adrian Peterson scored the first touchdown of the game, giving Minnesota a 10–3 lead. But K Phil Dawson kicked his second field goal and WR Josh Cribbs returned a punt for a touchdown and the Browns took a 13–10 lead into halftime. However, the second half was controlled completely by the Vikings, with QB Brett Favre connecting with WR Percy Harvin for Favre's first touchdown pass as a Viking. In the 4th quarter, QB Brady Quinn completed a touchdown pass to TE Robert Royal, the first touchdown by Cleveland's offense since the 4th quarter of Week 11 in 2008, ending a span of 416 offensive plays without a touchdown. With the loss, Cleveland fell to 0–1. As of 2025, this marks the last time the Browns hosted the Vikings in Cleveland. Week 2: at Denver Broncos Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 2: Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos – Game summary Browns 6 0 0 0 Broncos 7 3 3 14 Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado 4:15 pm EDT/2:15 pm MDT 82 F (Partly Cloudy) 73,931 Pete Morelli CBS Bill Macatee and Steve Beuerlein First quarter 12:25 CLE – Dawson 22-yard field goal 3–0 CLE 8:07 DEN – Scheffler 2-yard pass from Orton (Prater kick) 7–3 DEN 1:53 CLE – Dawson 47-yard field goal 7–6 DEN Second quarter 11:45 DEN – Prater 23-yard field goal 10–6 DEN Third quarter 10:43 DEN – Prater 38-yard field goal 13–6 DEN Fourth quarter 12:22 DEN – Hillis 2-yard run (Prater kick) 20–6 DEN 8:35 DEN – Buckhalter 45-yard run (Prater kick) 27–6 DEN Hoping to rebound from their home loss to the Vikings, the Browns flew to Invesco Field at Mile High for a Week 2 duel with the Denver Broncos. After recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff, the Browns started with a short field but couldn't capitalize, settling for a 22-yard field goal by kicker Phil Dawson. Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton completed a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tony Scheffler for the game's first touchdown, and after a 47-yard field goal by Cleveland, the game was 7–6 after the first quarter. However, Cleveland's offensive struggles continued. Meanwhile, in the second and third quarter, kicker Matt Prater gave Denver a 23-yard and a 38-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Broncos took control with touchdown runs by Peyton Hillis and Correll Buckhalter. With the loss, the Browns fell to 0–2. Week 3: at Baltimore Ravens Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 3: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – Game summary Browns 0 0 0 3 Ravens 10 10 7 7 M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland 1:00 pm EDT 72 F (Partly Cloudy) 70,950 Terry McAulay CBS Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker First quarter 10:19 BAL – McGahee 7-yard run (Hauschka kick) 7–0 BAL 1:21 BAL – Hauschka 36-yard field goal 10–0 BAL Second quarter 5:42 BAL – Hauschka 33-yard field goal 13–0 BAL 1:01 BAL – McGahee 15-yard run (Hauschka kick) 20–0 BAL Third quarter 7:38 BAL – Rice 9-yard run (Hauschka kick) 27–0 BAL Fourth quarter 15:00 CLE – Cundiff 29-yard field goal 27–3 BAL 8:18 BAL – Mason 72-yard pass from Flacco (Hauschka kick) 34–3 BAL Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Broncos, the Browns flew to M&T Bank Stadium for a Week 3 AFC North duel with the Baltimore Ravens. Cleveland trailed early in the first quarter as Ravens running back Willis McGahee got a 7-yard touchdown run, followed by kicker Steven Hauschka getting a 36-yard field goal. The Browns' deficit increased in the second quarter as Hauschka nailed a 33-yard field goal, while McGahee got a 15-yard touchdown run. In the third quarter, things continued to get worse for the Browns as running back Ray Rice got a 9-yard touchdown run. In the fourth quarter, Cleveland managed to get on the board as kicker Billy Cundiff made a 29-yard field goal. Afterwards, Baltimore closed out the game as quarterback Joe Flacco completed a 72-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Derrick Mason. With the loss, the Browns fell to 0–3. Starting quarterback Brady Quinn (6 of 8, 34 yards, 1 INT) was benched after a dismal first half performance, while Derek Anderson (11 of 19, 92 yards, 3 INTs) did not perform much better. Week 4: vs. Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 4: Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns – Game summary Bengals 7 7 0 6 3 Browns 0 7 7 6 0 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 1:00 pm EDT 58 F (Cloudy) 69,844 Scott Green CBS Ian Eagle and Rich Gannon First quarter 0:40 CIN – Ochocinco 5-yard pass from Palmer (Graham kick) 7–0 CIN Second quarter 14:26 CIN – Geathers 75-yard fumble return (Graham kick) 14–0 CIN 1:33 CLE – Heiden 1-yard pass from Anderson (Cundiff kick) 14–7 CIN Third quarter 1:44 CLE – Anderson 1-yard run (Cundiff kick) 14–14 Fourth quarter 15:00 CLE – Cundiff 26-yard field goal 17–14 CLE 6:38 CLE – Cundiff 31-yard field goal 20–14 CLE 2:02 CIN – Ochocinco 2-yard pass from Palmer (kick blocked) 20–20 Overtime 0:07 CIN – Graham 31-yard field goal 23–20 CIN Still looking for their first win of the season, the Browns went home for a Week 4 AFC North duel with the Cincinnati Bengals in Round 1 of 2009's Battle of Ohio. Due to quarterback Brady Quinn's poor performance in the season thus far, head coach Eric Mangini named quarterback Derek Anderson the starter. Cleveland trailed early in the first quarter as Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. The Browns continued to struggle in the second quarter as defensive end Robert Geathers returned a fumble 75 yards for a touchdown. Cleveland responded with Anderson completing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Steve Heiden. The Browns tied the game in the third quarter with Anderson's 1-yard touchdown run. Afterwards, Cleveland took the lead in the fourth quarter with a 26-yard and a 31-yard field goal from kicker Billy Cundiff. However, Cincinnati answered with Palmer hooking up with Ochocinco again on a 2-yard touchdown run (with a blocked PAT). In overtime, both teams went back and forth with their possessions. In the end, the Bengals emerged victorious with kicker Shayne Graham kicking the game-winning 31-yard field goal. With the loss, the Browns fell to 0–4. WR Edwards traded upright|thumb|Edwards (shown in 2009 training camp) was traded to the New York Jets during the season. On October 7, the Browns traded WR Braylon Edwards to the New York Jets for WR Chansi Stuckey, LB Jason Trusnik, and third- and fifth-round selections in the 2010 NFL draft. The third-round selection would have become a second-round selection if Edwards met certain performance criteria with the Jets, but he did not.McMorrow Kyle October 7, 2009 Cleveland Deals Troubled Wide Receiver Braylon Edwards to New York Jets Bleacher Report https://bleacherreport.com/articles/267934-cleavland-deals-troubled-wide-receiver-to-the-new-york-jets October 7, 2009 Week 5: at Buffalo Bills Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 5: Cleveland Browns at Buffalo Bills – Game summary Browns 0 3 0 3 Bills 0 0 3 0 Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York 1:00 pm EDT 47 F (Mostly Sunny) 70,526 Jerome Boger CBS Don Criqui and Randy Cross Second quarter 7:31 CLE – Cundiff 24-yard field goal 3–0 CLE Third quarter 10:15 BUF – Lindell 36-yard field goal 3–3 Fourth quarter 0:26 CLE – Cundiff 18-yard field goal 6–3 CLE After a heartbreaking loss to the Bengals, the Browns headed to Buffalo, the site of their last win in Week 11 of the 2008 season, trying to avoid tying a franchise record 11 straight losses. In very windy conditions, the Browns' hero was punter Dave Zastudil who pinned the Bills within their 5-yard line three times. After trading field goals in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Browns recovered a fumble on a punt return by WR Roscoe Parrish, and kicker Billy Cundiff secured the victory with a short field goal. The Browns won despite QB Derek Anderson completing only 2 of 17 passes (11.8%) for 23 yards, setting a record for lowest completion percentage in a win since the AFL-NFL merger. This also marked Eric Mangini's first win as head coach of the Browns. With the win, the Browns improved to 1–4. Zastudil was named the AFC special teams player of the week.Crump Sara October 18, 2009 Dave Zastudil is a homegrown Cleveland Brown https://www.cleveland.com/mycleveland/index.ssf/2009/10/dave_zastudil_is_a_homegrown_c.html The Plain Dealer Cleveland, Ohio February 21, 2019 Week 6: at Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 6: Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary Browns 0 7 7 0 Steelers 0 17 7 3 Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1:00 pm EDT 41 F (Cloudy) 64,398 Walt Anderson CBS Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots Second quarter 11:35 PIT – Miller 8-yard pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick) 7–0 PIT 4:38 PIT – Ward 52-yard pass from Roethlisberger (Reed kick) 14–0 PIT 4:28 CLE – Cribbs 98-yard kickoff return (Cundiff kick) 14–7 PIT 0:10 PIT – Reed 32-yard field goal 17–7 PIT Third quarter 11:43 CLE – Vickers 1-yard pass from Anderson (Cundiff kick) 17–14 PIT 8:39 PIT – Mendenhall 2-yard run (Reed kick) 24–14 PIT Fourth quarter 5:47 PIT – Reed 39-yard field goal 27–14 PIT After securing their first win of the season, the Browns went on the road to take on their archrival Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns came into the game having lost their last 11 games against the Steelers. The Steelers struck first with two touchdown passes from Ben Roethlisberger in the 2nd quarter. Josh Cribbs ran a kickoff back 98 yards for a touchdown to get the Browns within 7. However, the Browns could never close the gap and fell to the Steelers, 27–14. With their 12 consecutive loss to the Steelers and their 7th straight loss in Pittsburgh, the Browns fell to 1–5. Week 7: vs. Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 7: Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary Packers 0 21 3 7 Browns 0 3 0 0 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 1:00 pm EDT 50 F (Sunny) 69,797 Don Carey Fox Ron Pitts and John Lynch Second quarter 14:58 CLE – Cundiff 22-yard field goal 3–0 CLE 12:11 GB – Havner 45-yard pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick) 7–3 GB 7:01 GB – Driver 71-yard pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick) 14–3 GB 1:56 GB – Grant 1-yard run (Crosby kick) 21–3 GB Third quarter 3:34 GB – Crosby 18-yard field goal 24–3 GB Fourth quarter 9:42 GB – Jones 5-yard pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick) 31–3 GB Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Steelers, the Browns went home for a Week 7 interconference duel with the Green Bay Packers. After a scoreless first quarter, Cleveland began the second quarter with kicker Billy Cundiff's 22-yard field goal. However, the Packers took charge with quarterback Aaron Rodgers completing a 45-yard touchdown pass to tight end Spencer Havner and a 71-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Donald Driver, followed by a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Ryan Grant. Afterwards, Green Bay pulled away in the second half with kicker Mason Crosby booting an 18-yard field goal in the third quarter and Rodgers finding wide receiver James Jones on a 5-yard touchdown pass. With the loss, the Browns stumbled to 1–6. Week 8: at Chicago Bears Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 8: Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears – Game summary Browns 0 0 6 0 Bears 6 10 7 7 Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois 1:00 pm EST/12:00 pm CST 50 F (Mostly Cloudy) 62,262 Alberto Riveron CBS Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots First quarter 2:25 CHI – Gould 37-yard field goal 3–0 CHI 1:18 CHI – Gould 29-yard field goal 6–0 CHI Second quarter 8:48 CHI – Gould 32-yard field goal 9–0 CHI 2:00 CHI – Forte 1-yard run (Gould kick) 16–0 CHI Third quarter 10:35 CLE – Anderson 1-yard run 16–6 CHI 1:49 CHI – Forte 10-yard run (Gould kick) 23–6 CHI Fourth quarter 3:25 CHI – Tillman 21-yard interception return (Gould kick) 30–6 CHI Trying to snap a two-game losing streak, the Browns flew to Soldier Field for a Week 8 interconference duel with the Chicago Bears. The Browns' defense held up well early, limiting the Bears to three field goals by kicker Robbie Gould (a 37-yard and a 29-yard in the first quarter and a 32-yard in the second). However, the Browns could not manage to get on the board and Chicago RB Matt Forte scored on a 1-yard run, putting the Browns down 16 at the half. The Browns struck first in the third quarter on a one-yard run by QB Derek Anderson, but the PAT was blocked. Forte scored again in the third with a 10-yard touchdown run and the Bears put the Browns away with a 21-yard interception return for a touchdown by CB Charles Tillman in the fourth quarter. Late in the fourth, Derek Anderson was benched for Brady Quinn after going 6 of 17 (35.2%) for 76 yards and 2 interceptions. With the loss, the Browns went into their bye week at 1–7. GM Kokinis fired On November 2, the Browns fired general manager George Kokinis after getting off to a disappointing 1–7 start. The Browns' statement said that Kokinis "is no longer actively involved with the organization." Owner Randy Lerner reportedly asked for his resignation, and when Kokinis refused, sought a dismissal "for cause." Head coach Eric Mangini was told by Lerner that his job was safe for the moment. Week 10: vs. Baltimore Ravens Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 10: Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns – Game summary Ravens 0 0 16 0 Browns 0 0 0 0 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 8:30 pm EST 46 F (Chilly) 69,023 Carl Cheffers ESPN Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden and Michele Tafoya First quarter No scoring plays Second quarter No scoring plays Third quarter BAL – Ray Rice 13-yard run (Steven Hauschka kick), 12:28. Ravens 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 1:34. BAL – Dawan Landry 48-yard interception return (kick blocked), 12:11. Ravens 13–0. BAL – Steven Hauschka 44-yard field goal, 7:20. Ravens 16–0. Drive: 4 plays, -1 yards, 2:01. Fourth quarter No scoring plays Top passers BAL – Joe Flacco – 13/18, 155 yards CLE – Brady Quinn – 13/31, 99 yards, 2 INT Top rushers BAL – Ray Rice – 20 rushes, 89 yards, TD CLE – Jamal Lewis – 10 rushes, 36 yards Top receivers BAL – Derrick Mason – 3 receptions, 78 yards CLE – Mike Furrey – 6 receptions, 30 yards The Browns came out of their bye week with Brady Quinn as the starting quarterback again and looking to turn around their disappointing season. They hosted the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Both teams played a scoreless first half, the first scoreless half in the NFL this season and only the ninth ever in 620 Monday Night Football games. The Ravens took over in the third with two touchdowns in 15 seconds (a 13-yard touchdown run from running back Ray Rice and safety Dawan Landry's 48-yard interception return for a touchdown). Kicker Steven Hauschka added a 44-yard field goal and the Browns could not score. This was the Browns' first shutout loss of the year. With the loss, the Browns fell to 1–8. Week 11: at Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 11: Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions – Game summary November 22 1:00 p.m. EST Browns 24 3 2 8 Lions 10 14 7 7 Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan 43,170 Indoors (dome) Terry McAulay CBS Don Criqui and Randy Cross Recap, Game Book First quarter CLE – Phil Dawson 44-yard field goal, 11:28. Browns 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 3:32. DET – Jason Hanson 31-yard field goal, 9:13. Tied 3–3. Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:15. CLE – Mohamed Massaquoi 59-yard pass from Brady Quinn (Phil Dawson kick), 8:56. Browns 10–3. Drive: 1 play, 59 yards, 0:17. CLE – Chansi Stuckey 40-yard pass from Brady Quinn (Phil Dawson kick), 4:03. Browns 17–3. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:33. CLE – Josh Cribbs 4-yard pass from Brady Quinn (Phil Dawson kick), 2:52. Browns 24–3. Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:47. DET – Aaron Brown 26-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Jason Hanson kick), 0:30. Browns 24–10. Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 2:22. Second quarter DET – Kevin Smith 25-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Jason Hanson kick), 11:44. Browns 24–17. Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 2:27. DET – Calvin Johnson 75-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Jason Hanson kick), 5:01. Tied 24–24. Drive: 4 plays, 94 yards, 2:45. CLE – Phil Dawson 29-yard field goal, 0:02. Browns 27–24. Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 4:59. Third quarter DET – Will Heller 1-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Jason Hanson kick), 2:47. Lions 31–27. Drive: 10 plays, 84 yards, 5:03. CLE – Penalty on Matthew Stafford enforced in the end zone for a safety, 0:41. Lions 31–29. Fourth quarter CLE – Michael Gaines 2-yard pass from Brady Quinn (Jamal Lewis run), 5:44. Browns 37–31. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:47. DET – Brandon Pettigrew 1-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Jason Hanson kick), 0:00. Lions 38–37. Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 1:46. Top passers CLE – Brady Quinn – 21/33, 304 yards, 4 TD DET – Matthew Stafford – 26/43, 422 yards, 5 TD, 2 INT Top rushers CLE – Jamal Lewis – 24 rushes, 75 yards DET – Kevin Smith – 12 rushes, 45 yards Top receivers CLE – Mohammed Massaquoi – 5 receptions, 115 yards, TD DET – Calvin Johnson – 7 receptions, 161 yards, TD Looking to snap a four-game losing streak, the 1–8 Browns flew to Ford Field for a Week 11 interconference duel with the 1–8 Detroit Lions. Both teams began the game with field goals, as Cleveland kicker Phil Dawson made a 44-yard field goal while Lions kicker Jason Hanson got a 31-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Browns' offense exploded as quarterback Brady Quinn completed a 59-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi, a 40-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Chansi Stuckey and a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Josh Cribbs. Detroit answered with quarterback Matthew Stafford completing a 26-yard touchdown pass to running back Aaron Brown. The Lions tied the game in the second quarter as Stafford hooked up with running back Kevin Smith on a 25-yard touchdown pass, followed by a 75-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Calvin Johnson. Afterwards, Cleveland ended the half with Dawson nailing a 29-yard field goal. After Detroit took the lead in the third quarter with Stafford's 1-yard touchdown pass to tight end Will Heller, the Browns picked up a safety after Stafford was called for intentional grounding from his own end zone. In the fourth quarter, Cleveland regained the lead with Quinn's 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Michael Gaines (followed by running back Jamal Lewis getting a 2-point conversion run). The Lions took over, and with no time left, Browns safety Brodney Pool intercepted the ball. However, cornerback Hank Poteat was flagged for pass interference in the end zone. Since the game cannot end on a defensive penalty, Detroit was given one untimed down from the Browns' 1-yard line and Stafford completed the game-winning touchdown pass to tight end Brandon Pettigrew. With the loss in the 1–8 battle, Cleveland fell to 1–9, assuring a last-place finish in their division. Week 12: at Cincinnati Bengals Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 12: Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals – Game summary Browns 0 0 7 0 Bengals 3 10 3 0 Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio 1:00 pm EST 59 F (Partly Cloudy) 64,553 Mike Carey CBS Ian Eagle and Rich Gannon First quarter 3:11 CIN – Graham 37-yard field goal 3–0 CIN Second quarter 1:18 CIN – Foschi 4-yard pass from Palmer (Graham kick) 10–0 CIN 0:00 CIN – Graham 53-yard field goal 13–0 CIN Third quarter 6:57 CLE – Quinn 9-yard run (Dawson kick) 13–7 CIN 0:54 CIN – Graham 28-yard field goal 16–7 CIN The Browns headed to Cincinnati to face their in-state rivals in Week 12. The Bengals struck first with 2 field goals by Shayne Graham and a touchdown reception by J. P. Foschi in the first half. Brady Quinn had a touchdown run in the third, but another Bengals field goal and defense put the Browns away. With the loss, the Browns fell to 1–10 and were officially eliminated from postseason contention for the 7th straight year. Week 13: vs. San Diego Chargers Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 13: San Diego Chargers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary Chargers 10 3 14 3 Browns 7 0 0 16 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 4:05 pm EST 34 F (Sunny) 67,978 Walt Coleman CBS Kevin Harlan and Solomon Wilcots First quarter 8:43 CLE – Massaquoi 11-yard pass from Quinn (Dawson kick) 7–0 CLE 3:03 SD – Kaeding 32-yard field goal 7–3 CLE 0:58 SD – Tolbert 66-yard pass from Rivers (Kaeding kick) 10–7 SD Second quarter 0:02 SD – Kaeding 42-yard field goal 13–7 SD Third quarter 10:41 SD – Sproles 31-yard pass from Rivers (Kaeding kick) 20–7 SD 6:22 SD – Tomlinson 4-yard run (Kaeding kick) 27–7 SD Fourth quarter 9:15 CLE – Harrison 8-yard pass from Quinn (Dawson kick) 27–14 SD 4:12 SD – Kaeding 22-yard field goal 30–14 SD 1:55 CLE – Harrison 8-yard pass from Quinn 30–20 SD 0:39 CLE – Dawson 49-yard field goal 30–23 SD The Browns stayed home in Week 13 to take on the San Diego Chargers. The Browns struck first with an 11-yard touchdown reception by Mohamed Massaquoi. The Chargers took the lead back in the first on a field goal by Nate Kaeding and a long touchdown reception by Mike Tolbert. San Diego scored 17 more in the second and third, seemingly putting the game out of reach. The Browns managed to get within a touchdown but their comeback ran out of time. With the loss, the Browns fell to 1–11. Week 14: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 14: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns – Game summary Steelers 0 3 3 0 Browns 3 10 0 0 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 8:20 pm EST 6 F (Clear, very Windy, −15 F wind chill) 69,009 Ron Winter NFL Network Bob Papa and Matt Millen First quarter CLE – Phil Dawson 29-yard field goal, 3:47. Browns 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:13. Second quarter CLE – Phil Dawson 29-yard field goal, 7:20. Browns 6–0. Drive: 7 plays, 36 yards, 2:56. CLE – Chris Jennings 10-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 0:41. Browns 13–0. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:35. PIT – Jeff Reed 27-yard field goal, 0:00. Browns 13–3. Drive: 6 plays, 33 yards, 0:41. Third quarter PIT – Jeff Reed 42-yard field goal, 0:08. Browns 13–6. Drive: 7 plays, 49 yards, 3:45. Fourth quarter No scoring plays Top passers PIT – Ben Roethlisberger – 18/32, 201 yards CLE – Brady Quinn – 6/19, 90 yards Top rushers PIT – Rashard Mendenhall – 16 rushes, 53 yards CLE – Joshua Cribbs – 8 rushes, 87 yards Top receivers PIT – Santonio Holmes – 6 receptions, 93 yards CLE – Mohamed Massaquoi – 1 reception, 37 yards The Browns hosted the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on a night with subzero wind chills for a Week 14 duel. In windy conditions, Phil Dawson hit a pair of 29-yard field goals and Chris Jennings had a 10-yard touchdown run to put the Browns up 13. Jeff Reed nailed a field goal before the half to draw the Steelers within 10 and hit another in the third to bring them within a touchdown. However, a scoreless fourth by both teams led the Browns to their first win against the Steelers since 2003, and the Browns became only the fourth team in NFL history to be at least 10 games under .500 and defeat the defending Super Bowl champions. With the win, the Browns improved to 2–11, snapped a twelve-game losing streak against the Steelers and won against them for the first time since 2003 when they defeated the team 33–13 in Pittsburgh finishing 1-5 against the AFC North. The team also won their first home game since an October 2008 victory, against the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. KR Josh Cribbs was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.Cabot Mary Kay December 16, 2009 Browns' Josh Cribbs named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week The Plain Dealer http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2009/12/cleveland_browns_josh_cribbs_n.html December 20, 2009 Week 15: at Kansas City Chiefs Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 15: Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary Browns 10 10 7 14 Chiefs 3 21 0 10 Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri 1:00 pm EST/12:00 pm CST 39 F (Partly Sunny) 53,315 Gene Steratore CBS Ian Eagle and Rich Gannon First quarter CLE – Phil Dawson 47-yard field goal, 10:18. Browns 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 46 yards, 4:47. KC – Ryan Succop 30-yard field goal, 4:15. Tied 3–3. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 1:58. CLE – Josh Cribbs 100-yard kickoff return, 3:56. Browns 10–3. Second quarter CLE – Phil Dawson 30-yard field goal, 12:36. Browns 13–3. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 4:32. KC – Chris Chambers 9-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 10:04. Browns 13–10. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:28. KC – Jamaal Charles 47-yard run (Ryan Succop kick), 4:10. Chiefs 17–13. Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 2:36. KC – Andy Studebaker fumble recovery in end zone, 2:44. Chiefs 24–13. CLE – Josh Cribbs 100-yard kickoff return (Phil Dawson kick), 2:31. Chiefs 24–20. Third quarter CLE – Jerome Harrison 71-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 13:16. Browns 27–24. Drive: 2 plays, 82 yards, 0:43. Fourth quarter CLE – Jerome Harrison 8-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 12:09. Browns 34–24. Drive: 14 plays, 79 yards, 8:09. KC – Ryan Succop 27-yard field goal, 8:12. Browns 34–27. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 4:01. KC – Mark Bradley 12-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), 2:20. Tied 34–34. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 2:06. CLE – Jerome Harrison 28-yard run (Phil Dawson kick), 0:44. Browns 41–34. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 1:36. Top passers CLE – Brady Quinn – 10/17, 66 yards, 2 INT KC – Matt Cassel – 22/40, 331 yards, 2 TD Top rushers CLE – Jerome Harrison – 34 rushes, 286 yards, 3 TD KC – Jamaal Charles – 25 rushes, 154 yards, TD Top receivers CLE – Chansi Stuckey – 5 receptions, 41 yards KC – Chris Chambers – 5 receptions, 114 yards, TD The Browns headed into Kansas City for their last road game of the year to take on the Chiefs in Week 15. The Browns and Chiefs traded field goals in the first quarter and then Josh Cribbs returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, setting an NFL record with his 7th kickoff return for a touchdown. After another Phil Dawson field goal in the second, the Chiefs scored three straight touchdowns to take a 24–13 lead. However, Cribbs again ran a kickoff back for a touchdown, this time for 103 yards and extending his NFL record to eight kickoff return touchdowns. In the second half, Jerome Harrison rushed for three touchdowns and amassed a majority of his 286 rushing yards. This set a Browns' rushing record for a single game, was the record for most rushing yards in the NFL this season, and was the third most rushing yards in a game in NFL history. Matt Cassel's final desperation pass ricocheted off the cross bar, and the Browns defeated the Chiefs 41–34, with their highest point total of the season. With the win, the Browns improved to 3–11 and finished the season 2–6 on the road. Cribbs was named the AFC special teams player of the week for the second straight week.December 23, 2009 Joshua Cribbs named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week Canton Rep http://www.cantonrep.com/browns/x1689179479/Joshua-Cribbs-named-AFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week December 23, 2009 September 2010 H3llBot Holmgren hired as president On December 21, Mike Holmgren was hired by the Browns to take over as their president. His duties included personnel management, and he also had the power to replace Eric Mangini as head coach.Walker James December 21, 2009 Holmgren agrees to deal with Browns espn.com https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4762828 December 21, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091224093342/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4762828 24 December 2009 live Week 16: vs. Oakland Raiders Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 16: Oakland Raiders at Cleveland Browns – Game summary Raiders 3 6 0 0 Browns 10 7 3 3 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 1:00 pm EST 34 F (Cloudy) 67,964 Jeff Triplette CBS Don Criqui and Randy Cross First quarter 13:38 CLE – Harrison 17-yard run (Dawson kick) 7–0 CLE 8:22 CLE – Dawson 42-yard field goal 10–0 CLE 2:53 OAK – Janikowski 44-yard field goal 10–3 CLE Second quarter 11:16 OAK – Janikowski 34-yard field goal 10–6 CLE 0:21 CLE – Massaquoi 19-yard pass from Anderson (Dawson kick) 17–6 CLE 0:00 OAK – Janikowski 61-yard field goal 17–9 CLE Third quarter 11:11 CLE – Dawson 33-yard field goal 20–9 CLE Fourth quarter 8:35 CLE – Dawson 34-yard field goal 23–9 CLE The Browns stayed home in Week 16 for a match with the Oakland Raiders, trying to extend their two-game winning streak. The Browns struck first with a 17-yard run by Jerome Harrison and a 42-yard field goal from Phil Dawson. Oakland kicker Sebastian Janikowski hit three field goals in the first half, including a 61 yarder to close out the half. However, the Browns led at halftime, 17–9. The Browns held the Raiders scoreless in the second half and Dawson hit two more field goals to lead the Browns to a 23–9 victory, their third in a row. With the win, the Browns improved to 4–11 and finished 2-2 against the AFC West. Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Cleveland Browns 2;text-align:center; autocollapse Week 17: Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns – Game summary Jaguars 3 0 0 14 Browns 3 10 7 3 Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio 1:00 pm EST 16 F (Snow Showers, −1 F Wind Chill) 66,935 Pete Morelli CBS Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker First quarter 11:00 CLE – Dawson 27-yard field goal 3–0 CLE 2:23 JAC – Scobee 47-yard field goal 3–3 Second quarter 3:58 CLE – Cribbs 14-yard run (Dawson kick) 10–3 CLE 1:46 CLE – Dawson 21-yard field goal 13–3 CLE Third quarter 4:08 CLE – Harrison 6-yard run (Dawson kick) 20–3 CLE Fourth quarter 10:35 JAC – Miller 6-yard pass from Garrard (Scobee kick) 20–10 CLE 2:20 CLE – Dawson 33-yard field goal 23–10 CLE 0:00 JAC – Miller 15-yard pass from Garrard (Scobee kick) 23–17 CLE The Browns closed out their season at home with a contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who came into the game with an outside chance of making the playoffs. Cleveland and Jacksonville traded field goals in the first quarter, but Josh Cribbs broke the tie in the second with a 14-yard touchdown run and Phil Dawson added another field goal to give the Browns a 10-point lead at the half. In the third, Jerome Harrison added a 6-yard touchdown run to push the lead to 17. In the fourth, Zach Miller caught a 6-yard pass from David Garrard to close within 10, but Dawson added another field goal. On the final play of the game (and the season), Miller caught another touchdown pass from Garrard but it was not enough and the Browns won 23–17. The Browns' 4-game winning streak was the longest since 1994. With the win, the Browns improved to finish the season at 5–11, a one-win improvement over the 2008 campaign. They finished 3–5 at home. KR Cribbs honored On January 6, WR/KR Josh Cribbs was named AFC special teams player of the month for December. During the month, Cribbs earned AFC special teams player of the week honors twice and set an NFL record with eight career kickoff returns for touchdowns.Mike Florio January 6, 2010 Cribbs wins special teams player of the month award Associated Press http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/06/cribbs-wins-special-teams-player-of-the-month-award//story?id=4616312 January 10, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120426193117/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/06/cribbs-wins-special-teams-player-of-the-month-award/story/?id=4616312 April 26, 2012 2010 Pro Bowl KR Josh Cribbs and T Joe Thomas were recognized for individual accomplishments as they were named to the AFC roster for the 2010 Pro Bowl.Jackson Zac December 29, 2009 Thomas, Cribbs headed to Pro Bowl http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=10346 December 30, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20100103234620/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=10346 January 3, 2010 dead Cribbs, who made his second appearance, was the starting kick and punt returner. Thomas, who made his third consecutive appearance in the game, was selected as the reserve offensive tackle, but started in the game because of an injury to Jake Long of the Miami Dolphins. References External links 2009 Cleveland Browns season at Pro Football Reference (Profootballreference.com) 2009 Cleveland Browns season at ESPN 2009 Cleveland Browns Statistics at jt-sw.com 2009 Cleveland Browns Schedule at jt-sw.com 2009 Cleveland Browns at DatabaseFootball.com Cleveland Category:Cleveland Browns seasons Cleveland