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Jared Mueller

Tracking Browns 53-man roster cuts

The Cleveland Browns must trim their roster from 80 players to 53 players by 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 30.

They’ve already moved on from 10 players as part of the NFL’s newly-implemented gradual roster cuts this offseason. With some especially tough decisions to come, the front office in Cleveland could take this down to the wire.

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The Browns could also be looking at potential trades to move players at depth positions (OL, RB, DB, DE) for either players at more needed positions or future draft capital

It’s also possible that some of the upcoming cuts could begin to trickle in over the weekend. We will keep track of all 27 moves including reports from reputable sources.

DE Chris Odom to IR

While nothing has officially happened, Odom tore his ACL and will be out for the season. He will be one of the team’s 27 moves to get down to their initial 53-man roster when he goes on injured reserve.

OL Ben Petrula

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According to Brad Stainbrook of The OBR, Petrula will be waived. No surprise given the depth of talent on the offensive line. The rookie could find a spot on a practice squad.

DE Curtis Weaver

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Another move that is not surprising, Weaver had an uphill battle to make the roster with Alex Wright and Isaiah Thomas drafted this offseason along with the return of Jadeveon Clowney and the trade for Chase Winovich.

Weaver played just one game last year for the Browns.

WR Javon Wims

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After a really good showing against his former team, the Chicago Bears, in the final preseason game, there was some thought that Wims might make a late push to make the team. According to Stainbrook, it wasn’t enough to get him a roster spot.

Perhaps Wims gets replaced with a (Denzel) Mims via trade.

DT Glen Logan

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Another undrafted free agent is reportedly heading for the door as Logan will be waived according to Stainbrook.

The massive Logan was given a rather large guarantee, $60,000, to sign with the Browns. He’s a strong candidate for Cleveland’s practice squad if he doesn’t get claimed.

WR Ja'Marcus Bradley

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Another wide receiver is reportedly off the team’s roster as Bradley will once again not make the team but, as he has, could be a practice squad player for the Browns:

While Bradley and Wims flashed at times in preseason games, both had an uphill battle to make the team.

Browns Announce First Seven Moves

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The Browns have announced their first seven moves, six of which were noted above:

Placed on injured reserve (1):
DE Chris Odom (knee)

Waived (5):
WR Ja’Marcus Bradley
DT Glen Logan
S Jovante Moffatt
T Ben Petrula
DE Curtis Weaver

Terminated contract (1):
WR Javon Wims

 

S Jovante Moffatt

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The return of Moffatt is short-lived as the team has reported that they are waiving him. Cleveland claimed the safety earlier during training camp.

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