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Mild Surprises as Browns Announce Final 53-Man Roster
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The Cleveland Browns were required to pare their roster down to 53 players ahead of the league-wide deadline on Sunday. There weren't a lot of surprises, but there were definitely a few differences from our original 53-man roster offense projections , as well as our defense projections .
Perhaps the biggest surprise was special teams maven, return man and Swiss Army Knife wide receiver Gage Larvadain listed among the cuts on Sunday. While we liked what we saw from Larvadain, and a few others in a 37-13 victory in the final preseason game against the New England Patriots , it apparently wasn't enough for some guys.
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Browns Waive 16 Players While Making Several Other Moves
Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Luke FlorieaScott Kinser-The USAToday Network via Imagn Images
The Browns waived defensive tackle Travis Bell (eye), defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (quadriceps) and linebacker Edefuan Olofoshio (biceps) with injury designations.
The team also waived running back Davon Booth, offensive guard Kingsley Eguakun , defensive end Logan Fano, wide receiver Gage Larvadain, offensive tackle KT Leveston , running back Ahmani Marshall, punt Wes Pahl, defensive tackle Tyreak Sapp, defensive end Khordae Sydnor, safety Zion Washington, linebacker Nathaniel Watson and wide receiver Kole Wilson.
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Wide receiver Luke Floriea was believed to be a potential roster spot stealer , but he just came on too late, and was also waived.
Booth and Marshall showed flashes in the preseason finale , while getting a long look from the team in the preseason. They might try and Booth and/or Marshall back, should either clear waivers. Booth, the undrafted free agent out of Mississippi State, was particularly impressive at times.
Fano, the brother of first-round pick offensive lineman Spencer Fano, was a bit of a surprise, and he'll also likely be brought back on the practice squad. Floriea, who spent the 2025 season on the practice squad, is a Northeast Ohio kid who did well in the preseason. It wouldn't be surprising to see him brough back, too.
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Larvadain is a player who is solid on special teams, including his work in the return game. He also showed he can catch the ball in the preseason finale , too, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him latch on with another organization.
Final Transactions to get Roster in Order
In addition to the players who were waived, the team also placed quarterback Dillon Gabriel on the reserve/injured list with a designation to return. Tight end Joe Royer was also played on the reserve/non-football injury list due to a personal issue, and he also has a designation to return.
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Cornerback Myles Bryant , defensive tackle Sam Kamara and cornerback D'Angelo Ross were each released after having their contracts terminated.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Aug 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
