Browns WR Rod Windsor heads to Arena Football League

James Walker of ESPN reports that a Browns WR from the practice squad will ink with the AFL team in Arizona.

Due to the lockout, a Cleveland Browns receiver has bolted to the Arena Football League. Rod Windsor, who spent time on Cleveland’s practice squad in 2010, signed this week with the Arizona Rattlers.
Windsor remains under contract with the Browns, but with no collective bargaining agreement in place players are free to sign with other leagues. Other more high-profile players in the AFC North such as Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco and Baltimore Ravens safety Tom Zbikowski have opted for soccer and boxing, respectively.

Before joining the Browns, Windsor played with the Rio Grande Valley Dorados (af2) in 2009. Windsor hauled in 184 balls for 2,364 yards and 59 touchdowns with the Dorados. Windsor was awarded Offensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. In 2010, Windsor joined the Arizona Rattlers (AFL) and hauled in 193 balls for 2,372 yards and 47 touchdowns. His 2010 performance earned him AFL Rookie of the Year honors.