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Browns sign DE Benton Whitley

Whitley is in his 3rd NFL season

Jun 04, 2026 at 05:20 PM

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The Cleveland Browns have signed DE Benton Whitley.

Whitley (6-4, 255) is officially in his third NFL season out of Holy Cross. Originally signed by Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2022, Whitley has appeared in six career games with the Vikings (2023) and Giants (2023-24). Last season, he spent time on Tampa Bay's practice squad. Whitley will wear No. 61.

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