Browns Move On From Veteran, Promote Cornerback to Active Roster
With four games left on the schedule, the Cleveland Browns already know their season will wrap up on the first weekend of January. They’re one of just four AFC teams officially eliminated from playoff contention. Still, the final stretch carries plenty of meaning—especially at quarterback, where rookie Shedeur Sanders is trying to prove he deserves to remain the starter.
Sanders isn’t the only young player with something on the line. The Browns have more than a dozen rookies on the roster, along with other developing players, all looking to secure spots for 2026. The tough closing schedule gives them a valuable chance to prove their worth.
That opportunity now extends to some borderline veterans as well. On Wednesday, Cleveland made a move involving fourth-year cornerback Tre Avery, who has shuffled between the practice squad and active roster this season. The Browns announced that Avery has been promoted to the 53-man roster and will get a longer look down the stretch.
Browns Reshape Roster for the Season’s Final Stretch
To clear space, the team released veteran safety Christopher Edmonds, who had spent the past two seasons in Cleveland.
The team’s announcement read: “The Cleveland Browns have signed CB Tre Avery to the active roster from the practice squad. To make room on the roster, the team has waived S Christopher Edmonds.
“Avery (5-11, 185) is in his fourth NFL season out of Rutgers. Originally signed by Tennessee as an undrafted free agent in 2022, Avery has appeared in 44 career games, including six with the Browns this season. He will wear No. 28.”
This move is part of a busy transaction week for Cleveland. The Browns recently lost starting center Ethan Pocic and backup running back Jerome Ford to season-ending injuries. In response, they signed tackle Jeremiah Byers from the Cardinals’ practice squad and running back Trayveon Williams from the Chargers’ practice squad.
They also added defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II to their own practice squad.
Shedeur Sanders Remains the Main Focus
Despite all the roster shuffling, Sanders’ growth remains the biggest storyline. He’s set to make just his fourth NFL start, and head coach Kevin Stefanski says it’s still too early to make any sweeping judgments.
“I don’t think you can quantify development. We have a strong development plan for all our players,” Stefanski said.
“What stands out about our rookies—Shedeur included—is how badly they want to improve. As coaches and teachers, when you have players fully committed to getting better in areas like scheme, technique, footwork, hand placement, and classroom work, you see real progress. All of these guys are taking steps forward because they’re committed to the process.”
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