Browns Move Spirit Fades as NFL Delays Cleveland Shift
Chicago report says the NFL remains slow to approve the Cleveland to Baltimore franchise move with Art Modell's lease payments and naming issues unresolved. Committee discussions continue among Cleveland Browns officials and NFL representatives as a vote is pushed to Friday amid labor extension talks and revenue sharing concerns.
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Modell Seeks Move as Cleveland Stadium Deal Looms
NFL talks strain Cleveland on a potential negotiated deal to move the Browns. Modell would pay city sums to break lease and cover legal fees while the league could fund stadium upgrades. Other owners weigh moves to Baltimore or Indianapolis as Behring eyes Los Angeles. City contemplates tax-supported stadium financing amid franchise free agency concerns. Ralph Wilson questions moves as Behring pursues a California option. Steve King reports.
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