Dawgs By Nature
Charles Woodson, the former Packers and Raiders great, joins Jimmy Haslam’s ownership group
The Cleveland Browns are not done bringing in new blood to the organization. No, we are not talking about another NFL free agent addition after the NFL draft or a divisive new cartoon mascot.
The day after the NFL schedule release showed how the NFL thought about the team on the field, Hall of Famer Charles Woodson will reportedly join the ownership group by buying a piece of the team from Jimmy Haslam. While Woodson is known from his time at Michigan and in the pros, Woodson grew up in Fremont, Ohio (between Sandusky and Toledo).
Ohio’s “Mr. Football” as a senior at Fremont Ross High School, Woodson returns to be a part of his home state’s oldest team, but will have similar media restrictions as Tom Brady does:
The rare defensive Heisman Trophy winner, Woodson’s other businesses are related to alcohol (wine and whiskey):
Many are surprised to hear that the league has such a policy.
Despite the minimal stake in the team, making major changes to his other brands to secure the ownership deal indicates that Woodson will have some significant involvement with the Browns organization.
Woodson is an analyst for Fox’s NFL kickoff show and, like Brady, will have limited access inside team meetings and more now that he owns a part of a franchise.
We will keep you updated as more information becomes available about Woodson’s purchase and involvement with the team.
