The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Browns and Richardson are “very close” on a new deal.
Diehards Line:Richardson, the third overall pick in the draft, would join Lions tackle Riley Reiff (No. 23 overall), Steelers guard David DeCastro (No. 24 overall), and Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (No. 6 overall) as players agreeing to terms on Monday if the deal is done today. It also would leave six first-round picks unsigned, including the man who likely will be handing the ball off to Richardson, Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden (No. 22 overall).