Cleveland Browns undrafted free agents

Browns waive undrafted rookie OT Alex Taylor from injured reserve

Taylor was waived with injury designation during Browns training camp

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Back when he signed with the Cleveland Browns following the 2020 NFL Draft, offensive tackle Alex Taylor was touted by many as one of the best undrafted free agent acquisitions around the league.

The long (6-foot-9) tackle with the spindly arms from South Carolina State performed capably enough during Senior Bowl week to generate some buzz, but the infatuation faded once the NFL finally put on pads. At just 294 pounds, his lack of strength and experience against most physical defenders was a real problem. Taylor got injured early in Browns training camp and wound up being waived with an injury designation.

Now Taylor has taken an injury settlement from the club. He is free to sign with any other team and the Browns will receive no compensation in return.

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Browns swap UDFA defenders, bring back George Obinna and cut Jeffery Whatley

Obinna is back after being cut on July 31st

The Cleveland Browns made a move at the bottom of the 80-man active roster, swapping back in one undrafted rookie free agent for another.

The Browns brought back defensive end George Obinna, who was part of the team’s initial UDFA class but was waived on July 31st. To make room for the 6-2, 245-pound pass rusher, the team waived another UDFA, DT Jeffery Whatley.

Obinna returns with a chance to make a name for himself when the team goes into full padded practice on Monday, August 17th. He holds the Sacramento State school record for sacks and was a two-time All-Big Sky performer. His size offers some ability to possibly transition to more of an outside LB pass rush specialist.