09-Jun-04:Released by the Cleveland Browns.

Preseason projected role: Injuries and inconsistency have turned Couch from a potential franchise QB into a man fighting for his job. He'll have to hold off a major push from Kelly Holcomb, who outperformed Couch last season and may have the confidence of both the players and coaches.

Jun 15 Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Green Bay Packers QB Tim Couch refused to criticize his former team, the Cleveland Browns, over how they've treated him over the past year and a half. "I've always tried to handle things in a positive way since I've been in Cleveland, and I don't want to change that now," he said. "I wish things could've turned out differently, but I'm excited about playing for a Super Bowl contender." Couch said he wished Cleveland would have released him earlier so he could have participated in the busy free-agent market.

Jun 16 Tim Couch signed a one-year contract with the Packers on Tuesday. During a teleconference with the media, the veteran quarterback said he hopes to remain with the team well beyond next season. "I really do hope it turns out to be more than a one-year thing because I think it's going to be a really good fit," Couch said. "I feel very comfortable with the coaching staff here and the offense that we'll be running. So I think it's going to be a good fit, and hopefully it all works out." Couch, 26, started eight games for the Browns last season and threw seven touchdowns. His best season was in 2002 when he threw 18 touchdown passes and 18 interceptions.

Jun 15 Couch, who was released by the Cleveland Browns late last week, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Green Bay Packers. Official financial terms were not released, but the deal reportedly is worth about $1.25 million. The quarterback is expected to serve as a backup to veteran Brett Favre next season