The Cleveland Browns have made the following transactions:
Signed:
S Rayshawn Jenkins
S Damontae Kazee (pronounced duh-MON-tay KAY-zee)
WR Luke Floriea (pronounced floor-EE-uh)
WR Kisean Johnson (pronounced KEY-shawn)
WR Cade McDonald
Waived:
S Trey Dean
DE Marcus Haynes
WR Ja'Seem Reed (injured)
FB Eli Wilson
Jenkins (6-1, 220) is entering his ninth NFL season out of Miami (Fla.). Originally selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth round in 2017, Jenkins has appeared in 122 career games with the Chargers (2017-20), Jaguars (2021-23) and Seahawks (2024). He has recorded 321 career tackles, 10 interceptions, 33 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Last season, he appeared in 13 games with Seattle and recorded 33 tackles, two sacks and one fumble recovery.
Kazee (5-11, 174) is entering his ninth NFL season out of San Diego State. Originally selected by Atlanta in the fifth round in 2017, Kazee has appeared in 107 career games with the Falcons (2017-20), Cowboys (2021) and Steelers (2022-24). He has recorded 349 career tackles, 17 interceptions, 24 passes defensed, seven forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Last season, he appeared in 15 games with Pittsburgh and recorded 31 tackles and one interception.
Floriea, Johnson and McDonald each participated in the Browns rookie camp on a tryout basis.
Floriea (5-8, 179) is a rookie out of Kent State. In his collegiate career, he appeared in 47 games for the Golden Flashes (2020-24) and recorded 100 receptions for 1,302 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2024, Floriea started all 12 games and hauled in 39 receptions for 405 yards and tied for the team lead with four touchdowns. He is a native of Mentor, Ohio and attended Mentor High School.
Johnson (6-1, 216) is a rookie out of Western Kentucky. He has appeared in 47 collegiate career games with Western Kentucky (2024) and Alabama State (2020-23). He recorded 179 receptions for 2,412 yards and 18 touchdowns in his collegiate career. In 2024, Johnson led the Hilltoppers in receiving with 925 yards and seven touchdowns on 75 receptions.
McDonald (5-10, 196) is a rookie out of Miami (Ohio). He has appeared in 50 collegiate career games with Miami (Ohio) (2023-24) and Michigan State (2019-22), totaling 85 receptions for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns. In 2024, McDonald finished the season with 52 catches for 631 yards and three touchdowns.
