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Cleveland, Ohio —
The Cleveland Browns may be on the block.
In a statement released today, Browns owner Randy Lerner confirmed that he has been approached by Jimmy Haslam about making an investment in the team.
“We are currently in negotiations and both sides have agreed to keep that dialogue and its details private,” Lerner said in a statement. “Given that any transaction would require league approval, care has been taken so that this process will not be disruptive to the organization, in particular the football team, as it prepares for the upcoming season. We will share further details or make an announcement if it becomes necessary.”
In June, the team denied a rumor that the team was for sale.
According to ESPNCleveland.com, Haslam, who is also a minority parter in the Pittsburgh Steelers, is the president of Pilot Travel Centers.
Randy Lerner's father, Al Lerner, purchased the team when it returned to the league in 1999 following Art Model's move to Baltimore. Randy Lerner acquired the team after his father's death.
The Cleveland Browns may be on the block.
In a statement released today, Browns owner Randy Lerner confirmed that he has been approached by Jimmy Haslam about making an investment in the team.
“We are currently in negotiations and both sides have agreed to keep that dialogue and its details private,” Lerner said in a statement. “Given that any transaction would require league approval, care has been taken so that this process will not be disruptive to the organization, in particular the football team, as it prepares for the upcoming season. We will share further details or make an announcement if it becomes necessary.”
In June, the team denied a rumor that the team was for sale.
According to ESPNCleveland.com, Haslam, who is also a minority parter in the Pittsburgh Steelers, is the president of Pilot Travel Centers.
Randy Lerner's father, Al Lerner, purchased the team when it returned to the league in 1999 following Art Model's move to Baltimore. Randy Lerner acquired the team after his father's death.
