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Browns claim linebacker Ryan Rau on waivers

Ryan Rau,  Greg McElroy

New York Jets quarterback Greg McElroy (14) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ryan Rau in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

AP

Another day, another one-time Eagle on his way to Cleveland.

The Browns announced Friday that they had successfully claimed linebacker Ryan Rau on waivers from Philadelphia. Rau was one of four Eagles players waived on Thursday.

Also on Thursday, the Eagles and Browns swapped players, with the Browns receiving running back Dion Lewis and the Eagles getting linebacker Emmanuel Acho.

Rau (6-1, 230) is a second-year pro from Portland State. He appeared in four games for the Eagles at the end of last season, notching two special-teams tackles. He likely projects inside in the Browns’ 3-4 scheme.