Browns release veteran DE Clayborn, clear some cap space
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ADRIAN CLAYBORN
Cut loose by Browns The Browns released Clayborn on Tuesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact This move provides the Browns roughly $3 million in salary-cap space when the new league year begins March 17. Clayborn played 14 games for the Browns in 2020, averaging 27 defensive snaps per contest and producing 12 tackles, 3.5 sacks and a pass breakup. The 32-year-old defensive end will seek his fourth team in four years.
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Steps into starting role Clayborn will start at defensive end Sunday against the Steelers with Olivier Vernon (Achilles) sidelined, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Vernon will be out indefinitely after rupturing his Achilles during the final game of the regular season, opening up the starting spot. Clayborn filled a rotational role for most of the season and had 12 tackles (six solo), 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble in 15 games. Porter Gustin should also see more playing time for Cleveland.
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Starting Week 12 Clayborn will start at defensive end Sunday against the Jaguars, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 32-year-old had 1.5 sacks last week against the Eagles and will make his second start of the season Sunday. Clayborn should have an increased workload with fellow defensive ends Myles Garrett (illness) and Porter Gustin (undisclosed) on the COVID-19 list.
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Good to go Sunday Clayborn (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Clayborn sat out Week 4 due to the hip issue and was questionable to play Sunday, but he'll return to the field after the one-game absence. The 32-year-old has four tackles and two sacks in three games this season.
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May play Week 5 Clayborn (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact The 32-year-old sat out Week 4 due to the hip injury, but he could return to action Sunday following the one-game absence. Clayborn has four tackles and two sacks in three games this season.
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Out for Week 4 Clayborn (hip) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Clayborn's next chance to suit up will come Week 5 against the Colts, if he's able to shake his hip injury. With Olivier Vernon (abdomen) considered questionable for Sunday's game, the Browns defensive end corps could be depleted against Dallas.
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Draws start Sunday Clayborn (hip) is active Sunday against the Washington Football Team.
Impact Clayborn logged just one limited practice all week, but it will be enough to suit up for the Week 3 contest, where he'll get the start in place of the inactive Olivier Vernon (abdomen).
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Back at practice Friday Clayborn (hip) practiced Friday and is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus Washington, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Clayborn missed the first two days of practice, but he has a chance to play Sunday because he participated in Friday's session. If he's able to suit up, a potential starting opportunity awaits since Olivier Vernon (abdomen) has been ruled out. Clayborn has a sack in each of the first two games this season.
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Starts week with missed practice Clayborn (hip) didn't practice Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Clayborn hurt his hip in last week's win over Cincinnati, which he started due to Olivier Vernon's (abdomen) absence. Vernon was also a no-go at Wednesday's practice, and if neither guy is able to heal up in time for Sunday's game against Washington, the Browns would be shorthanded on the defensive line.
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Hopes to play through injury Clayborn sustained a hip flexor strain during Thursday's win over the Bengals, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Clayborn will get treatment for this injury, and he intends to play through it in Week 3 versus Washington. The Browns have afforded Clayborn a decent role as part of the defense, as he logged 54 percent of the defensive snaps in the season opener. With Olivier Vernon battling an abdomen injury as well, the Browns' depth at DE could be rocky in Week 3 if neither can play.
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