The Cleveland Browns need to move forward from their terrible play in Week 10. Prior to the game, the team made a variety of moves to change the roster including waiving defensive tackle Andrew Billings.
Billings was literally and financially a big release for the team. The big interior defensive lineman was expected to take up space and use his strength to push the line of scrimmage for the Cleveland defense. Billings $3.5 million salary for the season counts against the team’s cap despite his release.
In nine possible games, the Browns only had Billings active for six with only one tackle credited to his name during that time. He played in only 11% of the team’s defensive snaps (72 snaps) and less than 5% of Cleveland’s special teams snaps (12 snaps).
After being waived, Billings was not claimed by anyone placing the remainder of his salary as dead money on the Browns salary cap. He has quickly found another team, however:
Former #Browns DT Andrew Billings, who cleared waivers today, is signing with the #Dolphins, source said. He’ll begin on the practice squad and move up quickly.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 15, 2021
Billings has struggled in 2021 after taking 2020 off due to COVID-19 concerns. Miami has struggled this year despite playoff aspirations. Perhaps the pairing can help each other rebound.