Hill has recovered from his MCL sprain, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
Hill seems to be healthy once again after injuring his knee back in December. The 2019 second-round pick recorded six tackles (five solo) in seven games while playing for both the Cowboys and Cardinals last season and should be competing for a depth role heading into the 2023 campaign.
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Browns' Jacob Phillips: Moves past injury
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Phillips (pectoral) has been participating in OTAs, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Phillips landed on IR last October, but now appears past the pectoral injury he suffered in Week 7 last season. The 2020 third-round pick appeared in seven games during the 2022 campaign and logged 46 tackles (29 solo) and two sacks and will likely serve as a backup to Anthony Walker this coming season.
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Browns' Maurice Hurst: Participating in OTAs
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Hurst is participating in OTAs after recovering from a bicep injury, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Hurst missed the entire 2022 campaign due to injury but now appears to be fully healthy. The 28-year-old has not played in a game since 2021 but will attempt to compete for a depth role ahead of the coming season.
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Browns' Denzel Ward: Could move to slot role in '23
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Ward (shoulder) has been working as a slot cornerback during OTAs, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. "You can definitely expect me inside, outside, wherever," Ward said after a recent OTA session. "Just trying to be anywhere I can to make plays and help this team out."
Ward is expected to have a more versatile role as he heads into the second season of his five-year, $100.5 million extension. When Ward was in the slot during practice, Greg Newsome and Martin Emerson typically served as Cleveland's perimeter corners.
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Texans' Jermaine Carter: Signs with Houston
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Carter and the Texans agreed to terms on a one-year deal Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Carter will head to Houston after playing in seven games for Cleveland last season, where the 2018 fifth-round pick logged 16 tackles (eight solo) while playing on both defense and special teams. The 28-year-old should compete for a spot as a reserve linebacker and special teamer heading into the 2023 campaign.
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Browns' Isaiah McGuire: Rocking with Cleveland
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The Browns selected McGuire in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 126th overall.
A Missouri product, McGuire gives Cleveland another edge rusher opposite Myles Garrett. McGuire has good length with 34-inch arms, and he lived in opposing backfields the last two years with 13.5 sacks and 27 tackles for loss in that span. Look for him to compete with Ogbonnia Okoronkwo at defensive end.
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Browns' Siaki Ika: Cleveland adds massive tackle
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The Browns selected Ika in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 98th overall.
Ika (6-foot-3, 335 pound) tested horrifically at the combine (5.39-second 40, 7.9-second three-cone drill) but looks much more athletic on the field. The Baylor product (LSU transfer) has a two-gap nose tackle build, and normally players who look like him suffer from some combination of lethargy, inflexibility, or poor balance. None of those apply to Ika, who simply seems to have better functional athleticism than his testing would indicate. The Browns run defense has been an issue for some time, and Ika could therefore be a pivotal addition. Even if he's doing his job, though, Ika is unlikely to emerge as an IDP factor.
Winfrey was arrested Monday for allegedly causing bodily harm to a woman he was dating and is facing a misdemeanor charge, Pete Smith of SI.com reports.
The arrest is the latest red flag for the 2022 fourth-round pick, who had off-the-field concerns surrounding him ahead of the draft and was periodically late to meetings and practices as a rookie. He also suffered a concussion last season while riding a scooter recreationally and missed four weeks (three games).
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Browns' Anthony Walker: Stays with Cleveland
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Walker (quadriceps) agreed Wednesday with the Browns on a one-year deal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Walker appeared in only three games for the Browns last season before suffering a torn quad and being shut down after requiring surgery. The veteran linebacker should be able to return to full health ahead of the upcoming season and will likely be in line to serve as the Browns' starting middle linebacker.
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Browns' Jordan Kunaszyk: Re-signs with Cleveland
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Kunaszyk (hand) re-signed with the Browns on Monday.
Kunaszyk played primarily on special teams in 2022 but also contributed as a depth linebacker when injuries depleted the depth chart. He was placed on injured reserve with a hand injury in Week 17, but Kunaszyk has since recovered.
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Browns' Jordan Kunaszyk: Brought back by Cleveland
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The Browns re-signed Kunaszyk on Monday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Kunaszyk is now slated to stick around in Cleveland for a second consecutive season. The 26-year-old has mainly operated in a special-teams role across his first four years in the NFL, but during this past campaign he registered career highs in defensive snaps played (99), special-teams snaps played (314) and tackles (22) before eventually missing the Browns' final two games due to a hand injury. With a full offseason to move past the issue, Kunaszyk is poised to reprise his depth linebacker/special-teamer for the team in 2023.
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Falcons' Tae Davis: Signs one-year deal with Falcons
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Davis and the Falcons agreed to a one-year contract Friday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Davis spent the 2022 campaign with the Browns' organization, recording five tackles while appearing in five contests with the team. The 26-year-old operated exclusively as a special-teams option with Cleveland and will likely find himself in a similar role with Atlanta in 2023.
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Eagles' Greedy Williams: Joins Eagles
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Williams signed a contract with the Eagles on Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Williams spent the first four seasons of his career in Cleveland, but his role with the team declined significantly in 2022. He'll likely continue to serve in a depth role in the secondary in Philadelphia, though he could be a valuable special teams contributor.
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Jadeveon Clowney: Designated as post-June 1 cut
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The Browns released Clowney on Wednesday, the team announced.
This is a pure bookkeeping move, as Clowney's contract was already set to end. Cleveland is just spreading out the cap hit, making him a post-June 1 cut. Clowney recorded just two sacks in 12 games opposite Myles Garrett last season. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2014 Draft will be looking for his fifth team this offseason. Clowney has just 43 career sacks across 109 games.
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Colts' Taven Bryan: Reaches agreement with Indianapolis
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Bryan agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Colts on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bryan was a first-round pick by the Jaguars in 2018 and garnered a rotational role for Jacksonville during his first four NFL seasons. He joined the Browns ahead of the 2022 campaign and finished with 26 tackles and career highs in sacks (three) and defensive snaps (609) across 16 appearances. Bryan figures to garner a solid role operating next to DeForest Buckner along the interior of the Colts' defensive line in 2023.
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Browns' Sione Takitaki: Stays with Cleveland
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The Browns re-signed Takitaki (knee) to a one-year contract Tuesday, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports.
The 2019 third-rounder suffered a torn ACL in Week 13 last season and likely won't be 100 percent until close to the start of the 2023 campaign. Takitaki has started 28 games over the last three years.
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Texans' Chase Winovich: Lands with Houston
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The Texans and Winovich agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $2.75 million Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
After having spent three years with the Patriots and one season in Cleveland, Winovich is now set to pursue his fifth NFL campaign with the Texans following Monday's development. The 27-year-old defensive end tallied 20 tackles and one sack across eight games in 2022.
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Browns' A.J. Green: Remaining in Cleveland
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Green agreed to a one-year deal with the Browns on Sunday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Green was set to become an exclusive rights free agent during the offseason, but he struck a deal to remain in Cleveland prior to the start of the new league year. The 24-year-old appeared in all 17 games last year but logged just 18 tackles (14 solo) and an interception.
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John Johnson: On way out of Cleveland
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Browns general manager Andrew Berry said Tuesday that Johnson will be released, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Johnson was entering the final year of his contract, and the Browns will be able to save $9.75 million by letting him go prior to June 1. The veteran safety recorded 101 tackles, four pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception and a half-sack across 17 appearances in 2022. He should draw heavy interest from numerous teams in need of safety help this offseason.
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Browns' Myles Garrett: Should make quick recovery
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Garrett will not need surgery on his dislocated toe suffered during Sunday's Pro Bowl, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Garrett should have a quick recovery time and be able to participate in the team's offseason program, as his toe was easily put back into place. The star pass rusher tied a career-best 16 sacks during his 2022 campaign along with a career-high 60 tackles (37 solo) and four passes defended.
