Former Browns DB Erich Barnes passes away

Erich Barnes, a defensive back who spent seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns, passed away on Friday at the age of 86.

A fourth-round selection by the Chicago Bears in the 1958 NFL Draft, Barnes spent three seasons in Chicago before being traded to the New York Giants after the 1960 season. He spent four years with the Giants, appearing in three consecutive NFL Championship Games, before being traded to the Browns following the 1964 season.

Barnes played his final seven seasons with the Browns, which included appearances in the NFL Championship Game in 1965, 1968 and 1969.

For his 14-year career, Barnes had 45 career interceptions, eight of which came with the Browns and perhaps none bigger…