Cleveland Browns not an active player in free agency so far

BasX · Mar 3, 2009

CLEVELAND -- Tennessee return specialist and backup cornerback Chris Carr is on his way to visit the Browns.

Carr concluded a visit in Detroit today. He said after visiting the Lions that he's looking for an opportunity to play cornerback. If he doesn't find it, he may stay with the Titans.

Why would the Browns be interested in Carr?

They are looking for some depth at cornerback. Maybe they are also looking to ease the load on return specialist Josh Cribbs. Coach Eric Mangini said at the NFL combine that he was looking to expand Cribbs' role on offense and possibly defense, too.

Carr doubled as Tennessee's full-time kickoff and punt returner last year. He averaged 28.1 yards on kickoff returns and 10.2 yards on punt returns. He did not score.

So far the Browns have not pursued any high-profile players in free agency. The few players they have pursued have not responded enthusiastically to their overtures.

They wanted to visit with Miami cornerback Andre Goodman. He chose to sign with Denver for five years, $25 million.

They wanted to visit with Giants safety James Butler. He's leaning to signing with the Rams.

Next up may be Jets defensive lineman C.J. Mosley, if he doesn't sign with Jacksonville first. Baltimore safety Jim Leonhard was expected to be coveted by the Browns, but no reports have him visiting the Browns just yet.

Meanwhile, the only Browns free agent to sign has been linebacker Andra Davis with Denver. No other Browns player has visited another team, based on reports.
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