They didnt get him in this weekendҒs National Football League draft, but the Cleveland Browns quickly made a call Sunday to acquire Westports Sean Mulcahy as a free agent.
Flashback: Sean Mulcahy with Westport friends after his last UConn home game last November. WestportNow.com photo
The Browns had shown the most interest in Mulcahy in the weeks leading up to the draft.
Former Dallas Cowboys coach Dave Campo, now the defensive coordinator in Cleveland, attended Mulcahy’s workout in March at UConn and apparently liked what he saw.
The 6-foot-6, 292-pound 2000 Staples grad was a four-year standout defensive lineman for the Huskies.
Fellow Husky Uyi Osunde also signed with the Browns as a free agent Sunday night. They will report to Cleveland Friday for a weekend minicamp.
“How awesome is that?” Mulcahy said.
It was not a package deal. Osunde and Mulcahy, tri-captains last season, negotiated separate contracts, terms of which were not disclosed, according to today’s Hartford Courant.
Mulcahy said the Browns planned to play him at defensive tackle. Jacksonville and Pittsburgh had also shown interest.
“The Browns want me really badly,” Mulcahy said. “They don’t take a lot of free agents, which is good for my part.”
Congratulations to Sean. Aside from his accomplishments at UConn and obvious football skills, the Browns will also benefit from Sean’s leadership skills and tremendous desire and work ethic.
Charlie Haberstroh
CONGRATULATIONS TO SEAN, HIS PARENTS ANS SISTER-
HARD WORK DOES PAY OFF ! GO BROWNS