Browns, Modell Law

Cleveland threatens to use ‘Modell Law’ to keep Browns from leaving city, playing in proposed dome
The Cleveland Browns’ push to move out of the city and play in a proposed domed stadium has encountered a new road block.
Cleveland will use Modell Law to prevent Browns move, mayor says: The Wake Up for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
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Cleveland leaders, Browns owners spar over 'Art Modell Law'
This week, Mayor Justin Bibb applied more pressure on the team’s owners to stay in Cleveland. In a letter to owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam, Bibb informed them of the city’s plans to invoke the Art Modell Law. RELATED: City of Cleveland invokes Modell Law in hopes of keeping Browns Downtown
Cleveland invokes "Modell Law" to keep Browns from leaving town
Cleveland will be playing hardball to keep its pro football team in town. Via FOX 8, the city has decided to invoke the "Modell Law" in an effort to keep the Browns from leaving downtown and building a domed stadium in Brook Park.
Cleveland intends to invoke Modell Law to keep Browns from moving, Bibb tells Haslams
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has sent a letter to the Cleveland Browns, telling them the city intends to enforce the Modell Law, which gives the city or local residents the opportunity to purchase the team before it can leave to play in another location.
Cleveland Mayor Invokes ‘Modell Law’ to Block Browns Move
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb emailed a letter to Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam on Monday threatening legal action via Ohio Revised Code 9.67—more popularly known as the “Art Modell law”—unless the Browns provide “the City or others with the opportunity to purchase the team,
City of Cleveland enforce little-known law in desperate bid to stop Browns from moving away to $2.4bn new home
The Cleveland Browns' proposed move to a new stadium in the city's suburbs could be blocked by the City of Cleveland itself - citing a law passed after the last time an NFL team left Ohio.
Cleveland Browns $2.4m stadium plans cause uproar as rarely used rule could put fans at war with franchise
The City of Cleveland is desperate to keep the Browns downtown. Back in October, the team announced its decision to leave the lakefront area, which has been home since 1946. Browns owners Jimmy ...
Browns Announce Vague Quarterback Plan For Ravens Rematch
Cleveland Browns’ Kevin Stefanski remains undecided on quarterback decision for high-stakes rematch against Baltimore Ravens.
Cleveland Browns 2025 opponents set
The Browns will play nine games at home and eight on the road. The home opponents are as follows: Bengals, Steelers, Ravens, Bills, Dolphins, Titans, Packers, Vikings and 49ers. The road opponents are ...
Browns restructure Deshaun Watson’s contract, per source: What it means for QB, Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson have agreed to a restructured contract, a team source said Friday, an indication that ...
Browns injury report: Jameis Winston 3rd QB for Cleveland, Dolphins to start Tyler Huntley
The Browns will have Jameis Winston as their No. 3 quarterback for the second week in a row, while Tyler Huntley will start ...
Don’t let Browns’ bad record overshadow the best season from Cleveland’s other face of the franchise — Jimmy Watkins
Cornerback Denzel Ward defended his hometown better than ever during the worst Browns season of his career. Not that you can ...
Mayor Justin Bibb says Haslams must give 'individuals who reside in the area' chance to buy Cleveland Browns before leaving for Brook Park
In the letter penned on Monday, Bibb told owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam they have until Jan. 9 to respond to his demands regarding the law or face legal action.
Browns Schedule of 2025 Opponents Announced
As the Cleveland Browns play the final week of a miserable season in 2024 this Saturday against the rival Baltimore Ravens, ...