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Browns 53-man roster: Surprise Thursday cut of former 3rd-round pick, per report

The Browns' surprise Thursday cut of a recent third‑round pick spotlights rapid roster turnover in NFL preseason.

By · Published August 27, 2026 at 17:32 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026 at 19:24 UTC

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53‑man roster moves on Thursday forced the Cleveland Browns to cut a 2023 third‑round draft pick, instantly freeing a slot as the team approaches the final stage of preseason roster trimming. The decision came as the Browns continued to shape their lineup ahead of the regular‑season deadline. Rocky Top Insider identified the player as a former Tennessee football star, while ESPN highlighted that veteran WR Cedric Tillman was also being released.

Dawgs By Nature described the Thursday move as a surprise, emphasizing the quick turnover of a recent draft investment. The cuts remove both the 2023 third‑round pick and veteran Cedric Tillman from the active roster, altering the depth chart for the Browns' receiving corps and affecting the players' immediate professional trajectories. Their departures create opportunities for younger receivers to compete for playing time as the team finalizes its lineup.

The Browns are expected to continue assessing remaining talent throughout the remaining preseason weeks, with additional roster moves likely before the league‑wide 53‑player deadline.

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Which recent draft pick was cut by the Browns?

A wide receiver taken in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft was released.

Which veteran wide receiver was also released at the same time?

Veteran WR Cedric Tillman was reported as being released.

Which outlets covered the surprise Thursday cut?

Yahoo Sports, Cleveland.com, ESPN, Rocky Top Insider and Dawgs By Nature reported on the roster move.

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Cleveland Browns NFL 2023 Draft Cedric Tillman Roster Cuts

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