The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... If the Patriots don’t offer Edelman the money he wants, the Browns might. Multiple reports indicate that the Browns are making a play to attract Edelman to Cleveland.

Diehards Line: Michael Giardi of CSNNE.com reports that the Browns are making a strong push to get Edelman in the fold, and Jason La Canfora of CBS reports that Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer has been trying to recruit Edelman to Cleveland. Edelman and Hoyer are friends and former teammates on the Patriots. The Browns’ first attempt to acquire a wide receiver will apparently fail to come to fruition, as the Bengals are expected to match the Browns’ offer to restricted free agent Andrew Hawkins. Edelman would represent the Browns’ second attempt to get better at the position. ... We'll follow up as needed.