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Browns release S Morgan Burnett

Mar 16, 2020 at 10:51 AM

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Andrew Gribble

Senior Staff Writer

The Browns on Monday released veteran safety Morgan Burnett.

Burnett, an 11-year veteran, started eight games last year in his first season with the Browns. He totaled 41 tackles, two sacks, one interception and two passes defensed before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in Cleveland's Week 11 win over the Steelers.

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For his career, Burnett has appeared in 121 games with 112 starts, making 770 tackles with 10 interceptions.

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