Cleveland Councilman Invokes Art Modell Law Amid Browns Stadium Negotiations
The move aims to keep the Browns in Cleveland, highlighting the city's commitment to its residents and sports culture.
- Cleveland City Councilman Brian Kazy announced plans to invoke the Art Modell Law, potentially blocking the Browns' move out of the city.
- The Browns' owners, Dee and Jimmy Haslam, have expressed interest in building a new stadium in Brook Park, just outside Cleveland.
- The Art Modell Law requires teams receiving taxpayer support to offer the city a chance to purchase the team before moving.
- The law was named after former Browns owner Art Modell, who moved the team to Baltimore in 1996.
- The invocation of the law reflects Cleveland's dedication to keeping its beloved NFL team within city limits.