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Bryan

Agim was a third-round pick by the Broncos in 2020, but hasn’t done better than a rotational role at the NFL. Never a good sign when you’re getting dropped by the Bengals as an interior lineman. The team also waived CB Nate Brooks, WR Cole Burgess, HB Quali Conley, S Shaquan Loyal, WR Rashod Owens, C Andrew Raym, CB Lance Robinson, G Andrew Stueber, QB Payton Thorne and LB Craig Young. Additionally they released DT Taven Bryan.

The 30-year-old quarterback will likely be asked to hold a clipboard elsewhere. The Bengals also waived OG Tashawn Manning and signed DT McTelvin Agim, DT Taven Bryan and C Andrew Raym.

A former first-rounder of the Jaguars, Bryan joined the Colts in 2023 to start seven games for them on the defensive line. He forced a fumble and tallied two sacks throughout the season. Bryan returns to the Colts on a one-year deal, likely to be a rotational defensive lineman again.

Bryan was a first-round pick with the Jags in 2018 but never made much of an impact in Jacksonville. He signed a one-year deal with the browns last offseason and took on a starting role in Cleveland. He didn’t make much of the opportunity, totaling three sacks and a pair of TFLs across 16 games. Bryan will likely take on a rotational role for the Colts in 2023.

Clowney sat out the first two days of practice this week, and he was not spotted on the field Friday. He appears to be more doubtful than questionable. Fellow EDGE Myles Garrett (shoulder, biceps) is also “questionable” while DL Taven Bryan (hamstring) is out. Cleveland’s banged-up defense sets up as a good matchup for the Falcons.

Coach Kevin Stefanski said Clowney has a chance to play, but he is starting the week on a bad note. Myles Garrett (shoulder, biceps), CB Denzel Ward (back, ribs), LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (groin), and DL Taven Bryan (hamstring) are also sitting out Wednesday.

Bryan was the 29th overall pick in the 2018 draft but never came close to living up to his lofty draft status. Perhaps a change of scenery will do him some good like it has other players in the past. Bryan can earn up to $5 million in Cleveland where he’ll be surrounded by better edge-rushing talent.

Bryan, a 2018 first-round pick, is a healthy scratch for what will likely be his final game with Jacksonville. The 25-year-old will head to free agency this offseason.

Bryan’s “feel for the game isn’t at the same level as the others,” according to DiRocco, who expects Bryan to get camp reps at end in Jacksonville’s base 3-4. The 2018 first-rounder opened last year in a starting role and made eight starts before undrafted rookie Doug Costin passed him on the depth chart. In the final year of his contract, it’s possible the Jaguars, who declined Bryan’s 2022 option, move on from him. The Jaguars can save $1.2 million from Bryan’s release.

Bryan, the team’s No. 29 overall pick in 2018, has underwhelmed with 3.5 sacks from the interior despite being available for all 48 possible games through three seasons. He’ll be remembered for being drafted over Lamar Jackson rather than any accomplishment with Jacksonville.