The Browns are in the midst of some serious spring cleaning. On Monday, the Browns announced that they’ve cut cornerback T.J. Carrie, tight end Demetrius Harris, and guard Eric Kush, in addition to the previously reported release of linebacker Adarius Taylor.
In total, the moves will open up more than $13MM in cap room for the Browns with less than $4MM in dead money left over. It’s yet another signal that the club is committed to a significant roster haul under the guidance of new head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry. All four released players were brought on board by former GM John Dorsey.
Carrie joined the Browns on a four-year deal in 2018 after turning in a strong contract year as the Raiders’ slot cornerback. Over the past two seasons, he’s appeared in every possible game and started in 14 of those contests. Last year, he notched 52 tackles and one interception, but he was unable to get into a rhythm and his coverage was nowhere near his best work in Oakland.
Harris, too, will see his contract terminated at the midway point. In his lone Browns season, he had 15 grabs for 149 yards and three scores. On the line, Kush had a perfect attendance record and started seven times, but the advanced metrics painted him as one of the worst qualified interior linemen in the NFL.
While those four players will be let go, much of the Browns’ core will remain in tact. At his introductory presser, Berry indicated that Odell Beckham Jr. will probably not be traded, despite all of the speculation. The latest misstep of running back Kareem Hunt, meanwhile, won’t rule him out for 2020.
Browns GM is Andrew Berry. Not Eric Berry
NFL cycle: New HC= new players, new players= need more time to get them adjusted, new adjustment time=2-3 years for the HC.
At the end of the day, most owners really don’t want to pay 2 HC salaries which is why new, for most of the time, HC’s get ‘longer leashes’.
Nailed it
Everything is correct but the timeframes must be adjusted for the Browns. HC is 1-2 years, not 2-3. And in all likelihood, the GM is on that same timeframe. Clown organization.
Thanks for your insight. You would know characteristics of a clown….
As a Chiefs fan i wish he could have been on the team. Good Luck in your new roll Eric Berry # 29 chiefskingdom
Do we tell him?
He may be expecting a check