The Cleveland Browns started cutting deep into their active roster Friday afternoon, ditching a hefty **15 players** in one fell swoop. That’s just the start, too. They also cut one more guy from injured reserve, pushing hard to get their lineup locked in before Sunday afternoon’s crucial 53-man roster deadline. Every team in the league has to hit that number.
The First Wave: Vets and Young Talent On The Move
Four of these guys were released as vested veterans, which is a tough break but a business reality. Cornerbacks Tre Avery and Tyler Hall, along with offensive tackle Tyre Phillips, got dropped from the active roster. Tight end Jack Stoll was also released, but he was on injured reserve. Those are the big names for now. But man, the list doesn’t stop there. The Browns waived a bunch of other players, trying to get that roster trimmed down. We’re talking about tight ends Drew Biber and Jermaine Terry, offensive tackles Jeremiah Byers and Izavion Miller, punter Nik Constantinou, and safeties like Christopher Edmonds. Cornerback Nate Evans also got waived, as did defensive tackles Coziah Izzard and Patrick Jenkins. Another corner, Jeremiah McClendon, and defensive end Jamil Muhammad were also on that list. Even wide receiver Ben Patterson saw his time come to an end. It’s a brutal day in the NFL, no doubt about it.
The Clock Is Ticking Towards 53
Look, Cleveland still has a ton of moves to make before they hit that 53-player limit on Sunday. And let’s be real, this isn’t just about who they cut; it’s about who might shake loose from other teams. The league is gonna be a free-for-all in the next few days, with players getting dropped everywhere and teams scrambling to pick up guys who can fit their system. There’s gonna be immediate “churning” as the dust settles across the NFL. Teams are always looking for that diamond in the rough, that unexpected gem that falls off another roster.
This is the start of a wild weekend for the Browns and every other team around the league. By Sunday afternoon, we’ll know exactly who made the cut for Cleveland’s initial 53.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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