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Jeadyn Lukus is searching for another NFL opportunity after his time with the Cleveland Browns lasted less than two weeks.
The Browns waived the former Clemson cornerback on Wednesday, ending a short stay that began when Cleveland signed him on Aug. 7. Lukus had joined the team after working out for Cleveland following his release from the Tennessee Titans earlier in training camp.
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NFL reporter Arye Pulli reported at the time that Lukus landed the contract following a "successful workout" with the Browns.
Lukus received an opportunity to make his case during Cleveland's preseason opener against the Chicago Bears last weekend. He finished the game with two tackles, but the Browns elected to move in another direction as roster decisions pile up ahead of the regular season.
It is the second time this month Lukus has found himself on the open market. Tennessee originally signed him as an undrafted free agent before waiving him on Aug. 1. Cleveland picked him up six days later.
The former Clemson defensive back entered college with considerable expectations. Lukus was a five-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class and rated as the No. 1 player in South Carolina on the 247Sports composite.
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He flashed that potential early with the Tigers, recording an interception against North Carolina in Clemson's 2022 ACC championship game victory. Lukus later developed into a starter in the secondary and opened the 2024 season in a prominent role.
Injuries and inconsistency prevented him from locking down that spot permanently. After playing 721 defensive snaps across the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Lukus played only 197 snaps as a senior in 2025 after missing a significant portion of fall camp.
Still, Lukus left Clemson with plenty of experience. He appeared in 43 games with 15 starts over four seasons, totaling 61 tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss, 11 pass breakups and two interceptions.
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Now the former highly touted Tiger will hope a third NFL opportunity arrives as teams continue evaluating their rosters before final cuts.
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