is back in town, less than a month after being traded by the Broncos to Cleveland. He’s threatening to hold out from his new team if the final two years on his contract aren’t restructured.
Droughns, who rushed for 1,240 yards last season with the Broncos, told The Cleveland Plain Dealer he left the Browns’ offseason workout program and won’t return until he has a new contract. He said he is working out in Denver on his own.
“I’m not being greedy, and I’m not looking for beaucoup bucks,” Droughns said in Wednesday’s paper. “But what the Browns are telling me is that what I did last year doesn’t mean diddly squat to them.
“I feel it’s kind of unfair, but I’m sure something’s going to get done. If not, we’re prepared to hold out.”
Denver traded Droughns to the Browns last month for defensive linemen Ebenezer Ekuban and Michael Myers. Droughns is due to make about $950,000 this season and $1 million in 2006.
Footnote
Veteran linebacker Chad Brown, a former Colorado star who lives in Lone Tree, is expected to visit New Orleans this week. He just completed visits to New England and Pittsburgh.
Brown met with Broncos coach Mike Shanahan on Friday. Brown was cut by Seattle last Thursday and is expected to sign with another team within the week.
Bill Williamson can be reached at 303-820-5450 or bwilliamson@denverpost.com.
