Browns released wide receivers Frisman Jackson and C.J. Jones, running back Nick Maddox, fullback Corey McIntyre, tight ends tight ends Chad Mustard and Darnell Sanders, defensive ends Mark Word, Felipe Claybrooks and Cedric Scott, defensive tackle John Nix, linebackers Sherrod Coates, Uyi Osunde and Mason Unck, cornerbacks Tim Wansley and Roosevelt Williams, safety Ricky Sharpe, offensive lineman Lewis Dawson, Chuck Klabo, and Craig Osika, and kicker Derek Schorejs.
The Browns decided to keep four running backs, fueling speculation that James Jackson could be traded. The Browns only have to two healthy tight ends, Kellen Winslow and Aaron Shea.