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Browns waive newcomer Damion Willis after failing his physical

Willis was on the Browns roster less than 24 hours

Damion Willis, we hardly knew ye.

On Sunday morning, the Cleveland Browns waived Willis, a wide receiver who joined the team on Saturday after being claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals earlier in the week. Willis failed his physical with the team. No exact reason or specific injury was cited for Willis in failing the physical.

Willis had officially joined the team on Saturday after passing through the required COVID-19 protocols. The Browns waived D.J. Montgomery to make room for Willis.

The Browns also waived center Casey Dunn from injured reserve, a move that does not count against the team’s 80-man roster.

Browns sign center Casey Dunn, waive OG Jovahn Fair

Dunn played under Browns OL coach Bill Callahan in Washington

Casey Dunn’s audition for the Cleveland Browns on Saturday turned into a job for the center on Sunday. Just before the start of Sunday morning’s practice session, the Browns signed the free agent center to a contract.

To make room for Dunn, the team waived guard Jovahn Fair. His tenure with the Browns lasted less than a week.

Dunn is a familiar face for Browns offensive line coach Bill Callahan. He began his career in Washington in 2018 while Callahan was the interim head coach of the Football Team, playing in two games. He spent most of the 2019 season on the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad.

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Browns worked out Ron Leary, 2 other linemen

The long-reported workout for free agent offensive guard Ron Leary and the Cleveland Browns finally happened on Saturday, per the NFL’s transaction wire. Leary was one of three interior linemen working out for the Browns in Berea on Saturday.

Leary made his appearance, which had been reported earlier in the week. The veteran starter has experience working under Browns offensive line coach Bill Callahan.

Along with Leary, centers Joey Hunt and Casey Dunn also auditioned for the Browns. Hunt started eight games at center for the Seattle Seahawks in 2019 and has appeared in 34 NFL games since 2016, but Seattle cut him earlier this offseason despite signing the TCU grad to a tender offer.

The Browns are still scrambling for depth on the interior offensive line after three players opted out for COVID-19 reasons. In addition, starting center JC Tretter is sidelined for at least a week after undergoing a minor knee procedure.

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