Browns Add Former Packers Cornerback Following Injury Move
The Cleveland Browns made a roster adjustment in their secondary on Tuesday, signing cornerback Tyron Herring while waiving DeCarlos Nicholson with an injury designation.
Herring, who stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 200 pounds, will wear No. 47 for Cleveland. The former undrafted free agent entered the NFL in 2025 and has previously spent time with both the Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots.
While the signing is unlikely to impact the top of the Browns’ cornerback depth chart, it does provide the team with another defensive back to evaluate throughout organized team activities, minicamp, and training camp. Herring’s best opportunity to earn a roster spot will likely come through special teams contributions and developmental depth in the secondary.
Browns Seeking Secondary Depth Behind Top Cornerbacks
Cleveland’s starting cornerback group remains one of the team’s strengths. Denzel Ward continues to be a cornerstone of the defense, while Tyson Campbell gives the Browns another reliable outside option opposite him.
However, depth remains important given Ward’s injury history and his absence from voluntary OTAs this spring. Ward has joined star pass rusher Myles Garrett among several veteran defenders not participating in the voluntary portion of the offseason program.
According to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com, both players are still expected to attend mandatory minicamp in Berea from June 9-11.
Ward’s durability has occasionally been a concern during his NFL career, making it essential for the Browns to continue building quality depth behind their starting duo.
Browns Defense Still Built Around Elite Talent
Although Cleveland is entering a new era defensively, the roster still features much of the core that helped establish one of the league’s top defenses in recent seasons.
Mike Rutenberg steps in as the Browns’ new defensive coordinator following Jim Schwartz’s departure after he was not selected for the team’s head coaching vacancy. Even with the coaching change, the defense will continue to revolve around superstar edge rusher Myles Garrett.
Garrett’s offseason status has generated attention amid ongoing trade speculation after Cleveland restructured his contract earlier this year. Despite his absence from voluntary workouts, the organization has consistently emphasized that it has no intention of moving on from the former Defensive Player of the Year.
General manager Andrew Berry reiterated that stance in March, making it clear the Browns still view Garrett as a foundational piece of the franchise moving forward.
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