BREAKING: Cleveland Browns are reportedly set to bring back 5 star players
The Cleveland Browns made multiple roster cuts, including these five guys, whom they will attempt to retain on the practice squad.
The Cleveland Browns made adjustments on Monday and Tuesday, reducing the roster to 53 players.
As is customary, some fan favorites were released, which was unavoidable given the team’s depth from top to bottom. Many of these players will now be available on the waiver wire, and teams will have until Wednesday at 12:00 EST to claim them.
Every player who clears waivers can then be signed to the 16-man practice squad. With that being the case, here are four players Cleveland needs to bring back if they’re not claimed.
Isaiah Thomas
Cleveland selected Isiah Thomas in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He made the 53-man roster as a rookie and had nine tackles and a sack.
Thomas demonstrated in the preseason that he can bring the heat as a pass rusher. He possesses a quick first step and constantly applies pressure. He’s become a victim of a numbers game, but if no other team claims him, he should be kept.
Aidan Robbins
On Monday, it was announced that the Browns would not remove Nick Chubb from the PUP list, which means he would miss at least the first four games. With him out, they’ll turn to Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong, but given the injuries they’ve already seen at the position, adding depth through the practice squad is essential.
Their first target for this should be Aidan Robbins, an undrafted free agent from BYU.
Robbins is a 240-pound bulldozer who did not produce exceptional stats in the preseason but improved in the finale. Against Seattle, he gained 38 yards on eight rushing attempts and 25 on four receptions. There is great promise there, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him contribute as early as next season if he can stay.
Michael Woods II
Michael Woods II missed the entire 2023 season with an Achilles injury. He looked fully heathy this preseason and even scored two touchdowns in the finale.
However, the depth was too much for him to overcome which led to his release. Woods, who ran a 4.37 ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft, is a talented player who can stretch the field. He’s someone they need to bring back, provided he’s not claimed.
Treyton Welch
Treyton Welch appeared to have a chance at making Cleveland’s 53-man roster. Outside of David Njoku and Jordan Akins, they lacked depth.
Now, they head into the regular season with just Njoku and Akins on the roster. That’s odd for a Kevin Stefanski offense but it also means they’re likely going to add multiple tight ends to the practice squad.
Zaire Mithcell-Paden is an option but they also need to bring Welch back. He had a couple of catches in the preseason finale, showing a glimpse of what he can do. At 6-foot-3 and 233 pounds, he’s not the biggest tight end but while at Wyoming, he had 874 yards and nine touchdowns. He’s someone they could continue to develop, which is why he needs to be retained.
D’Onta Foreman
As a vested veteran, D’Onta Foreman will not be subject to waivers. That bodes well for the Browns, who have only two running backs on their 53-man roster.
They most likely notified Foreman that he would be returning to either the practice squad or the active roster after making some changes. One conceivable move may be to trade one of their backup quarterbacks, freeing up a space for Foreman.
Until then, he must be retained. There are too many injured players at the position to let Foreman walk.
