Browns' Savage: No rush for Winslow deal

The Browns are in no hurry to sign tight end Kellen Winslow to the big new contract that he's seeking.

"We don't have a lot of wiggle room right now at this particular time," said Browns General Manager Phil Savage Tuesday night at a civic event at the Ohio Theatre. "Only time will tell if it goes one direction or the other, but I think we've let it be known kind of where we are."

Savage said he expects Winslow to show up for minicamp next Tuesday through Thursday. "Of course, it's a mandatory camp, so the expectation is he'll be here," said Savage.

Winslow has been absent from the four weeks of organized team activities, but agent Drew Rosenhaus said last week on YouTube that his client only stayed away because he was rehabbing his scoped right knee at home in San Diego. He said Winslow will attend minicamp.

But Rosenhaus and Winslow have made it clear that they want to re-do the deal, which has three years remaining at $4 million, $4.5 million and $4.75 million. The reference point for Winslow's camp is believed to be the 6-year, $42 million deal signed recently by tight end Dallas Clark.

"Drew and I are very friendly and we get along well," said Savage. "We've had the lines of communication open throughout this whole thing."

Even if Winslow does attend the minicamp, he might be limited because of the knee, which was scoped in February. Coach Romeo Crennel, who also spoke at the conference, said he still hasn't talked to Winslow.

(blog.cleveland.com)