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Browns claim T Kilian Zierer

Browns waived FB Troy Hairston and WR Winston Wright

Aug 03, 2025 at 10:52 PM

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The Cleveland Browns have claimed T Kilian Zierer via waivers from Atlanta. In addition, the club has waived FB Troy Hairston and WR Winston Wright.

Zierer (6-7, 312) is in his second NFL season out of Auburn. Originally signed by Houston as an undrafted free agent in 2023, Zierer spent last season on the Texans' practice squad as part of the International Player Pathway Program. Zierer is a native of Munich, Germany.

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