Browns Avoid Preseason Blackout

BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns preseason game Saturday against Detroit will be televised, after all.

The club announced it has reached an agreement with WKYC Channel 3 on remaining tickets to avoid a blackout.

Approximately 4,800 tickets were available as of this morning, but the Browns and the station agreed to share the cost of the half-price seats. There was no word from the club and what will be done with the unsold tickets.

The Browns have not had a preseason or regular-season game blacked out since the 1995 season after then-owner Art Modell announced his intent to move his franchise to Baltimore.
by Tony Grossi/Plain Dealer Reporter
Tuesday August 18, 2009, 2:38 PM

In some additional moves the Browns waived LB Ruud and picked up WR Paul Raymond. Exactly how many receivers do we need? From the looks of it Edwards, Cribbs and Furrey will be the starting three wideouts. The question is will Cribbs or Furrey be playing slot?

As anyone who breathes air knows that Brett Favre just signed with the Vikings. So game one for the Browns should be an even bigger blow out than originally expected. Funny thing is he is already slated to start Friday's preseason game.

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