Cleveland Browns roster cut tracker: Lauletta out as backup QB
By Randy Gurzi
The Cleveland Browns started to trim their roster to get to 53 players. Follow us for all the news, including the release of Kyle Lauletta
The Cleveland Browns finished up their preseason with a 19-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons. After going 3-0, they’re now focused on their Week 1 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Of course, before they do too much game-planning for a rematch with the team that ended their season, they have to trim their roster to 53 players.
Cleveland, and the rest of the NFL have until Tuesday at 4:00 PM EST to finish their moves bu got started on Monday. Among the first cuts were Kyle Lauletta, JoJo Natson, and Sheldrick Redwine.
Lauletta was a player who seemed ready to make a push for a spot after a great start to the preseason. However, his production waned in the final two games and the Browns felt comfortable enough with Case Keenum to stick with one backup behind Baker Mayfield.
Can confirm #Browns cutting DE Curtis Weaver, S Sheldrick Redwine, QB Kyle Lauletta. First of the many roster moves coming by 4 p.m. Tuesday.
— Scott Petrak ct (@ScottPetrak) August 30, 2021
Natson was an exciting return man added last season but he was sidelined with a torn ACL early in the year. This season, he was unable to crack the lineup thanks in large part to the presence of Donovan Peoples-Jones and rookie Demetric Felton who can return as well, but also contribute in the base offense.
Redwine was a fourth-round pick out of Miami in 2019. Cleveland apparently hopes to get him back on the practice squad if he’s not claimed elsewhere.
I'm told QB Kyle Lauletta and S Sheldrick Redwine are expected to be among the #Browns cuts, though Redwine is likely a practice squad option, per source.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) August 30, 2021
It’s a tough day as so many players see their journey come to an end, but it’s a necessary evil in the NFL. Stick with us as we keep you up to date on which players Cleveland has decided to move on from as they prepare their 53-man roster.
Cleveland Browns cut tracker
Kyle Lauletta, QB
Sheldrick Redwine, S
Curtis Weaver, EDGE
JoJo Natson, WR/KR
Jordan Franks, TE
Tegray Scales, LB
Marvin Wilson, DT
Kyle Marway, TE
Elijah Benton, S
Porter Gustin, EDGE
Cameron Malveaux, EDGE
Willie Harvey, Jr., LB
Greg Senat, OT headed to IR per Mary kay Cabot
Manny Rugamba, CB
Brian Allen, CB
Jovante Moffatt, S
Colby Gossett, G
John Kelly, RB
Johnny Stanton, FB
Elijah Lee, LB
KhaDarel Hodge, WR
Sheldon Day, DT
Both KhaDarel Hodge and Sheldon Day played well in the preseason which makes their release a bit shocking. Both are unlikely to come back since they should be claimed.
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dark. Next. 3 Browns who may have lost their roster spot
Next up for the Browns will be adding their 16 players to the practice squad. Many of the names cut to get down to 53 will be targets for that unit, as long as they’re not claimed by other teams.