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AFC North Notebook: Jason Worilds will test free agency; Browns unveil new logo

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Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC North Notebook.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Worilds to become free agent. Outside linebacker Jason Worilds will become a free agent this summer, after the Steelers refused to use a transition tag on him. Worilds will likely get a significant pay raise on the open market. 

Pouncey gets contract restructured. Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey will reportedly have his contract restructured, according to Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The move was made ostensibly to reduce the team's salary cap commitment. 

Harrison may not return. James Harrison appears to be committed to playing in 2015; he may not remain with the Steelers, however. ESPN's Scott Brown makes the case that he could join the Tennessee Titans, following former defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau. 

Cincinnati Bengals

Harris's son sings national anthem. Bengals long snapper Clark Harris may have a prodigy in the family. His two-year-old son, Trent, gave an adorable rendition of the national anthem before a high school basketball game Tuesday.

Paul Brown Stadium will have a makeover. The Bengals will make major renovations to Paul Brown Stadium, including new scoreboards, new bars and an improvement to the Wi-Fi. 

Hewitt remains jack of all trades. Fullback Ryan Hewitt made an impact on the Bengals after being signed as an undrafted free agent and offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said that he'll line up all over the field in 2015. 

Baltimore Ravens

Ravens release Jones. Baltimore elected to release Jacoby Jones on Wednesday. Jones starred in the team's 2012 Super Bowl victory, catching a 56-yard touchdown pass and returning a kick 108 yards for a score. 

Team takes stance against domestic violence. After a tumultuous season where Ray Rice was released after a domestic assault video was made public, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team would avoid players with a history of domestic violence. 

Bisciotti's terrible year. At the Ravens State of the Franchise, owner Steve Bisciotti said it was his worst year as an owner. Baltimore has been under scrutiny after the Rice scandal and director of security Darren Sanders faces fourth-degree sex offense charges. 

Cleveland Browns 

Browns release new logo. The Cleveland Browns unveiled new logos Tuesday, altering their color scheme to a different shade of brown. Cleveland also released an alternate logo, featuring 'The Dawg Pound,' a moniker for its dedicated fan base. 

Goodell vouches for Haslam. Jimmy Haslam's reign as Browns owner hasn't been stable to say the least, but he's won the support of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. 

Whitner lobbies for Ginn Jr. Ted Ginn Jr. was released Monday by the Arizona Cardinals, but may find a new team soon. His former college teammate and friend Donte Whitner lobbied for the Browns to sign him. 

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