Browns WR Joshua Cribbs said after Wednesday’s voluntary team workout that his contract issues have not been resolved, but he’s happy to be back on the football field. Speaking for the first time since his contract dispute went public, Cribbs said it was more important to be with his teammates as they learn a different system under new coach Eric Mangini.
“I’m here to play football, and however way it works itself out I’m going to be on this football team,” Cribbs said. “Hopefully everything works out in both of our favors, and we can make a compromise with myself and the team.” He is hopeful something will get done but didn’t state whether he would play out the season or request a trade if there was no progress.
The reason for the surprising decision of Cribbs to report for voluntary practices this week wasn’t clear as of Monday night. Per a league source, the Browns indicated that, in order to address Cribbs’ contract, they need to examine first-hand his potential value to the team. And so, as a good-faith gesture, Cribbs has decided to participate in the voluntary sessions in order to give the new regime a fair opportunity to determine whether he’s worth significantly more than the long-term deal he signed in 2006.
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