November 20, 2008 Browns general manager Phil Savage admitted to replying to an email from a fan that called him the worst GM in the NFL with a response that went, "Go root for Buffalo - f&@* you," according to Scout.com. Savage has since apologized for his actions, saying, "There had been previous e-mails from him over the months and enough was enough. We have both apologized to each other."
September 19, 2008 Clevelandbrowns.com reports that Willie McGinest missed practice all week with a sore hamstring and he appears doubtful against Baltimore this week.
September 12, 2008 Cleveland linebacker Willie McGinest was fined $12,500 for an unpenalized hit he put on Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, according to the Dallas Morning News. Romo required 13 stitches to close the wound on his chin he suffered as a result of the hit.
May 6, 2008 Cleveland LB Willie McGinest has announced he will retire after the 2008 season comes to an end, according to SI.com.
March 16, 2008 Willie McGinest has taken about a 47 percent pay cut for 2008 after agreeing to rework his contract with the Browns, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He could increase his pay significantly if he meets playing-time incentives.
