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Browns re-sign Benard, Costanzo and Jennings
03.17.2010
The Cleveland Browns re-signed linebacker Marcus Benard, linebacker Blake Costanzo and running back Chris Jennings, the team announced today. All three players had been exclusive rights players.

Benard originally signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and spent the first nine weeks of the season on the Browns' practice squad. He appeared in six games and recorded 3.5 sacks to finish tied for sixth among all rookies in sacks.

Costanzo joined the Browns via waivers from Buffalo prior to the 2009 season and appeared in all 16 games. He notched 14 tackles, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble on special teams. His 14 special teams tackles led the team and his three defensive/special teams fumble recoveries tied for first in the AFC and third in the NFL.

Jennings spent the first three weeks of the 2009 season on the Browns' practice squad, before being signed to the active roster. He appeared in nine games and registered 220 rushing yards with one touchdown and nine receptions for 56 yards.

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=10543

Good news! All three are players I like who work hard and can contribute to the team.

Whewww! Now I can sleep tonight. How many more are in the pipeline. Lots of speed, not much drama. Kewl!

Good news, except I don't expect Jennings to make it on the roster this season.

Benard showed some ability in that one game he played in last season (two sacks) and Constanzo is an animal.

I'm thinking Benard or Trusnik or a rookie will hold the other OLB opposite Roth. As for Constanzo, I believe he will continue to hold down his spot as Special Teams Molly-Whopper/turnover maker/penalty getter. As long as Constanzo continues to play at 100 MPH, he deserves to stay.

Costanzo was a beast last year... Glad we are keeping him

Benard is going to get a ton of PT this year.. He's gonna blow up!