The Cleveland Browns today were awarded defensive lineman Ernest Owusu off waivers from Minnesota, the club announced. In addition the team made the following roster moves:
Waived/Injured (3)
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Placed on Injured Reserve (2)
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Placed on Reserve Physically Unable to Perform (1)
DL Phil Taylor
Owusu originally signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2012. He was a four-year letterman at the University of California (2008-11) and appeared in 42 games with 18 starts and recorded 55 career tackles, eight sacks and one forced fumble. Born on May 26, 1988, the 6-4, 275-pound Owusu is a native of Nashville, Tenn., where he attended Father Ryan High School.