Browns, Modell Law and Cleveland

Cleveland threatens to use ‘Modell Law’ to keep Browns from leaving city, playing in proposed dome
The Cleveland Browns’ push to move out of the city and play in a proposed domed stadium has encountered a new road block.
Cleveland invokes "Modell Law" to keep Browns from leaving town
Cleveland will be playing hardball to keep its pro football team in town. Via FOX 8, the city has decided to invoke the "Modell Law" in an effort to keep the Browns from leaving downtown and building a domed stadium in Brook Park.
Cleveland will use Modell Law to prevent Browns move, mayor says: The Wake Up for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
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Cleveland Mayor Invokes ‘Modell Law’ to Block Browns Move
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb emailed a letter to Cleveland Browns owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam on Monday threatening legal action via Ohio Revised Code 9.67—more popularly known as the “Art Modell law”—unless the Browns provide “the City or others with the opportunity to purchase the team,
City of Cleveland enforce little-known law in desperate bid to stop Browns from moving away to $2.4bn new home
The Cleveland Browns' proposed move to a new stadium in the city's suburbs could be blocked by the City of Cleveland itself - citing a law passed after the last time an NFL team left Ohio.
Cleveland intends to invoke Modell Law to keep Browns from moving, Bibb tells Haslams
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb has sent a letter to the Cleveland Browns, telling them the city intends to enforce the Modell Law, which gives the city or local residents the opportunity to purchase the team before it can leave to play in another location.
Browns Announce Vague Quarterback Plan For Ravens Rematch
Cleveland Browns’ Kevin Stefanski remains undecided on quarterback decision for high-stakes rematch against Baltimore Ravens.
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Cleveland Browns $2.4m stadium plans cause uproar as rarely used rule could put fans at war with franchise
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Browns bring back familiar faces among Week 18 roster moves
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Ian Rapoport Rumor Lists Browns As Key Bidder for Jets Aaron Rodgers
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