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Brantley

Brantley most recently received a $350,000 high-risk stipend/loan from the organization upon opting out last year. A former sixth-round pick by the Browns, he made one appearance for Washington in 2019.

Brantley will receive a $350,000 stipend with no offset language and a credited season. Brantley, a former sixth-round pick by the Browns, played in one game last season for Washington and re-signed for the team back in March.

Brantley wasn’t tendered as a restricted free agent, but the Redskins are bringing him back at a cheaper salary than the “low” tender of $2 million-plus. The former sixth-round pick of the Browns in 2017, Brantley played all of eight defensive snaps last season.

Brantley fell to Round 6 after facing allegations of misdemeanor battery, though the case was dismissed. As a rookie, he’ll look to carve a role behind NT Danny Shelton. The Browns have agreed to terms with five of their eight draft picks. QB DeShone Kizer, TE David Njoku and S Jabrill Peppers remain unsigned.

Brantley (6’3/307) made 22 starts in three seasons at Florida managing 20 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. SEC coaches voted him second-team all-conference in 2016. Although Brantley’s production doesn’t pop off the stat sheet, his tape pops with country strength and an ability to shoot gaps in double teams. Similar to Patriots DT Malcom Brown, Brantley is a scheme-versatile prospect capable of anchoring at nose and pushing the pocket at three technique. Unfortunately, Brantley was charged with battery last week for allegedly knocking a woman unconscious. He was a likely day-two pick before the arrest.

Brantley is due to report to Browns rookie camp by next Wednesday. Brantley allegedly punched Florida female student Chelsea Austin in the face with a closed fist, knocking her unconscious and displacing one of her teeth. Brantley has claimed self-defense. Browns EVP Sashi Brown has indicated Brantley will be cut immediately if charges are brought against him.

Brantley was expected to be a Day 2 pick but tumbled to the sixth round when a battery case was brought against him the week before the draft. He allegedly knocked a woman unconscious, but had claimed self defense. Brantley has drawn some comparisons to Patriots DT Malcom Brown as a scheme-versatile lineman who can push and plug.