The Facts: Albert Breer of NFL Network reports the Browns are tendering Hawkins, a restricted free agent, an offer sheet and that Hawkins will sign the offer. According to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal, the offer sheet is for four years.
Diehards Line:
The Bengals will have seven days to match the offer. The Bengals tendered the 28-year-old Hawkins at the right-of-first-refusal level in restricted free agency, meaning they will not receive any draft pick compensation if the receiver departs. The 5-7, 180-pound Hawkins has hauled in 86 passes for 995 yards and four TDs in three seasons with Cincinnati. Stay tuned.