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Posted: 4/18/2013 5:16pm et

Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski said he has not had any conversations with free-agent TE Kellen Winslow (Seahawks) about returning, but he didn't discount the notion either. 'Not specifically with him coming back but I've kept in touch with Kellen over time. Obviously, I've known him and been close with him for a long time,' Chudzinski said.

Huddle Up: Winslow had 3 straight seasons with at least 66 catches and 730 yards in Tampa from 2009-11 but fell off the map last season after getting cut in camp by the Seahawks. If he does revive his career this season, Cleveland would seem to be a likely candidate.

Posted: 3/26/2013 12:20pm et

Free-agent TE Kellen Winslow (Patriots) said the Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers are interested in him. The Browns later refuted that report.

Huddle Up: After 3 consecutive seasons with with 66 or more receptions with the Bucs, Winslow fell off the map last season, getting released in the preseason by the Seahawks and then catching only one pass in a short stint with the Pats. Winslow, who turns 30 in July, is looking for a last hurrah and could prove to be a decent No. 2 TE addition as long as he enters the new situation with tempered expectations.

Posted: 9/27/2012 3:31pm et

The New England Patriots have released TE Kellen Winslow after he asked for the release.

Huddle Up: Winslow made one catch and dropped a pass in his limited engagement in New England. He's passed through three teams thus far this year (if you can include Tampa Bay, where he didn't even stick around to meet the new head coach); we'll see if there are any more stops left on the farewell tour.

Posted: 9/20/2012 3:27pm et

New England Patirots TE Kellen Winslow has a lot of work to do to catch up with QB Tom Brady and the rest of the Patriots offense. 'He's Tom Brady. I've got a lot of work to catch up and get on the same page as these guys,' Winslow said.

Huddle Up: Expect to see Winslow in some two-TE sets -- a New England offensive staple in recent seasons -- but it's obviously going to take a few games for the new TE to get acclimated. In the meantime, put the brakes on any big fantasy expectations for Winslow.

Posted: 9/18/2012 12:15pm et

The New England Patriots signed free-agent TE Kellen Winslow Jr. to a one-year contract.

Huddle Up: The Patriots had a need at tight end with Aaron Hernandez going down with an ankle injury. Should be interesting to see how Winslow and Bill Belichick mesh. If there's anything left in the tank Winslow could be an intriguing fantasy replacement for Hernandez, but he starts at the bottom of an extensive totem pole so don't bank on immediate results.

Posted: 9/6/2012 10:54am et

Free-agent TE Kellen Winslow did not fail his physical with the New England Patriots, as has been reported, according to two league sources. The Patriots were aware of the questions about Winslow's knees, but they did not fail him on his physical.

Huddle Up: The Patriots continue to test-drive backup tight ends, with Winslow being the latest to pass through New England. His knees may have not officially raised red flags, but there's no question they're in tough shape. If and when he does sign with an NFL team, Winslow will likely be limited both in practice and in game snaps.

Posted: 9/4/2012 6:33pm et

The New England Patriots are bringing in TE Kellen Winslow (Seahawks) for a workout Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Huddle Up: Signing Winslow would give the Pats unmatched depth at the position. On the flip side, though, Winslow could land with almost any other team and have more fantasy value than he would in New England where Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez already are entrenched.

Posted: 9/1/2012 8:41pm et

The Seattle Seahawks released TE Kellen Winslow Saturday, Sept. 1. The veteran reportedly was unwilling to accept a pay cut to remain with the club.

Huddle Up: Of all the NFL moves over the past few days, this is one of the strangest. Seattle had big plans for Winslow after sending a conditional draft pick to the Bucs in the offseason in exchange for the veteran tight end. Now, Seattle is left with TEs Zach Miller and Anthony McCoy, while Winslow is searching for a new address. Expect someone to come calling soon, but Winslow's fantasy owners would be best served finding another TE on the waiver wire.

Posted: 5/25/2012 3:43pm et

Seattle Seahawks TE Kellen Winslow said he fits into the Seattle offense very well. He feels he and TE Zach Miller will create a lot of mismatches and be difficult for defenses to cover. Head coach Pete Carroll said Winslow should be a big factor on third down and in the red zone.

Huddle Up: The Seahawks are a run-first team with quarterback issues, two factors right out of the gate that put a damper on Winslow's fantasy upside. Add in his chronic knee problems and the fact he'll be battling Miller for looks and he's more of a bye-week plug-in than a player you bank on every week for productivity.