The Browns have signed sixth-round cornerback Charles Gaines and eight players who tried out for them at their recent rookie camp, reports ESPN’s Pat McManamon (via Twitter). The list of tryout signings comes courtesy of Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal (Twitter link):
- E.J. Bibbs, tight end, Iowa
- Paul Browning, wide receiver, Colorado State-Pueblo
- Landon Feichter, defensive back, Purdue
- Kevin Haplea, tight end, Florida State
- Darius Jennings, wide receiver, Virginia
- Luke Lundy, running back, Ottawa
- Rodman Noel, linebacker, North Carolina State
- Brandon Stephens, defensive back, Miami (Ohio)
To make room for their newest players, the Browns cut kicker Garrett Hartley, wideout Phil Bates, cornerback Varmah Sonie, and defensive end Christian Tupou, per Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun (Twitter link).