The Browns are expected to waive safety Derrick Kindred, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). The move comes as something of a surprise since Kindred was, at one point, slated to start in Cleveland.
Kindred, 25, was set to make a little more than $2MM in 2019. By releasing him, the Browns will get all of that cap space back.
Since entering the league as a 2016 fourth-round pick, Kindred has appeared in 42 games for Cleveland. Last year, he had a perfect attendance record and registered 45 tackles, one interception, and a forced fumble.
The Browns’ new look secondary will no longer feature Jabrill Peppers, Briean Boddy-Calhoun, or Kindred. Damarious Randall remains, but the club has a gap to fill at strong safety.
The Browns’ spring cleaning seems to be targeted at holdovers from the Sashi Brown era. Wide receiver Ricardo Louis was sent packing on Monday morning and the club appears close to trading defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah.
Perfect attendance……Hahahaha. Never seen that one used here before.
Who’s the next Sashi Brown pick that Dorsey cuts? My money is on Seth DeValve
Although then again most of them are gone already so I guess this isn’t too bold of a prediction
I agree on DeValve. Should have happened already.
Going after Suh?
Wondering if this means Boston signs soon?
I agree I think Boston is the best option. Because he’s healthier than Eric Berry. But not only sign Boston but will probably need draft a safety in the second round too. That cupboard is bare.
They may check in on Morgan Burnett now that the Steelers (finally) released him. Burnett did not look good last year, but he also was never really healthy and turned out to be a bad fit for that defense.
As for Kindred, if I remember right isn’t his biggest issue tackling, or rather inability to tackle? He never struck me as obvious starter material but I’m wondering if he lands somewhere else for depth.