BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland BrownsRelease tight end Austin HooperAccording to a source, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN was informed.
Browns will be able to save $9.5 million by releasing him after June 1.
Hooper was signed by Browns in 2020. He just finished his best season as a Browns player. Atlanta FalconsHe had 75 receptions, totalling 787 yards and six touchdowns.
Hooper’s production was not as good in Cleveland. He had 38 receptions and 345 yards, but he also started alongside tight end. David NjokuThe base offense of Cleveland is two-tight.
Hooper was no longer needed after the Browns placed the franchise tag onto Njoku. Harrison BryantIf Hooper doesn’t add another tight end to Cleveland’s tight-end rotation, he’ll take over for a role that he’s played in the past two seasons.