Ken Dorsey, Antwan Peek top list of post-season releases by the Browns
February 10
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"We're not sure who will be the Browns' starting quarterback in 2009, but we know for sure it won't be Ken Dorsey or Bruce Gradkowski. We also know linebacker Antwan Peek will not suffer another injury or record another sack for the Browns.
Those players were among seven released by the Browns on Monday, the first day NFL teams were permitted to begin cleaning up their rosters for the 2009 off-season. Others dismissed were veteran cornerback Terry Cousin, and four developmental players -- punter Mike Dragosavich, kicker Jason Reda and offensive lineman Eric Young.
Dorsey, the Browns' No. 3 quarterback the past three seasons, was considered Brady Quinn's mentor because he knew the Rob Chudzinski offensive system better than any of the coaches. The fact his arm resembled hamburger meat wasn't a problem until he was forced to start three games last year.
After injuries knocked out Quinn and Derek Anderson, Dorsey piloted the Browns to no offensive touchdowns in losses to Tennessee (28-9), Philadelphia (30-10) and Cincinnati (14-0). Dorsey suffered broken ribs in the Cincinnati game and ended the year on injured reserve. He compiled a 26.5 passer rating on 43 of 91 passing for 374 yards and seven interceptions.
Gradkowski relieved Dorsey and became the team's fourth starting quarterback in the season finale in Pittsburgh. He was 5-of-16 for 18 yards, sacked three times and intercepted twice in a 31-0 mauling by the Steelers."
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