Flashback Article: Arrington almost went to the Browns

Kyle Arrington’s ascension to atop the leader board in interceptions was far from a direct one. Here’s a great reminder to how close he came to going to Cleveland. I’d say his decision paid off.

Some bloggers projected that perhaps it was the Colts, who had experienced a run of injuries in the secondary, making a run at Arrington. But it was a different team in the Midwest: Eric Mangini’s Cleveland Browns.

When asked about it on Thursday, Arrington explained how the process unfolded.

He said his primary motivation was simply getting a chance to play, and that’s why he strongly considered the offer to join the Browns’ 53-man active roster. At the same time, he described himself as being loyal, which explains why he told the Patriots about the offer in hopes he would remain with them.