CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Browns traded good but difficult close end Kellen Winslow on Friday to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for undisclosed delineate picks. Winslow's five years in Cleveland were prominent by injuries and controversy. He missed most of his primary two seasons with injuries, but Winslow bounced back and made the Pro Bowl in 2007 after making 82 catches for 1,106 yards.
However, he demanded a remodelled catch after the '07 season, and his 2008 ripen included an odious polemic with c whilom Browns General Manager Phil Savage. There was deliberation that Cleveland's unripe board crew might deal Winslow for picks, and cram Eric Mangini and GM George Kokinis assertive to drawing ties with the 25-year-old on the beforehand prime of rescue agency. "The Cleveland Browns thanks Kellen for his contributions to this combine over the past five years," Kokinis said in a statement. "We worth his liking for the game and wish him celebrity in Tampa Bay. The rough picks we have obtained through this deal will give us greater give as we look to infuse more talent and forge competition and depth on this football team.
" Before making the deal, the Browns only had four picks in April's draft. Winslow's possession continues a elaborate week for the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay chop linebacker Derrick Brooks, an 11-time Pro Bowler and quondam NFL Defensive Player of the Year; off the mark receivers Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard; race back Warrick Dunn; and linebacker Cato June in moves to guard more than $10 million in compensation top space. "I am worked up to be a fragment of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization," Winslow said in a report from his publicist. "I countenance express to bringing my talents to an body that believes in my abilities and relish to ease make it with the Buccaneers organization billion one.
My time in Cleveland was valuable for my development and experience and I understand all of my friends and fans who supported me in Cleveland. I mien expedite to this exciting new opportunity in my playing career." Winslow gives Tampa Bay an vile weapon, but it's unclear who will shed him the ball. Jeff Garcia is not expected to be re-signed, which currently leaves only Brian Griese and Luke McCown - drafted by the Browns the same year as Winslow - to altercation it out for the starting job.
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