November 17, 2008 Phil Dawson hit a perfect 5-for-5 on his field goal attempts to help carry the Browns to a 29-27 win over the Bills.
Our View:Dawson's final kick was a 56 yarder to put the Browns ahead. Rarely do kickers have as much impact in a given fantasy week as Dawson did in Week 11.
September 12, 2008 ESPN.com reports that kicker Phil Dawson is seeking a contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.
Our View:The 10-year veteran joins a growing list of players in Cleveland who feel they are underpaid. Before the start of the regular season, Pro Bowl tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. and Pro Bowl kick returner Joshua Cribbs expressed unhappiness with their contracts. The negotiations may add another beat of pressure on the place kicker.
September 7, 2008 Kicker Phil Dawson (back) is active for the season opener against the Cowboys.
Our View:We didn't expect Phil to sit, but you never quite know how back injuries will go. He should be safe to use.
September 5, 2008 Phil Dawson was a late addition to the injury report because of a back injury according to scout.com. He is listed as probable.
Our View:We expect him to go, but if you have a second kicker on your roster, he would probably be a safer play.
September 29, 2006 Phil Dawson has just one field-goal attempt in three weeks, making him the least-used regular kicker in the league, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
