Brown Released Former College Basketball Star

After the 2022 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns

Took a chance by signing Texas Tech basketball star Marcus Santos-Silva.

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This was a surprising move, especially considering

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That he hadn't played football since high school.

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Perhaps the even bigger surprise is that Santos-Silva opted out of the roster cut.

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Made it through the first week. Unfortunately on Monday, his luck ran out.

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The Browns are releasing Santos-Silva, who was playing tight end at camp.

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He is one of five rosters in the AFC North franchise created this Monday.

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The team announced, "The Cleveland Browns waived the following transactions.

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Wouldn't be surprised if the Browns bring Marcus Santos-Silva back into the squad.

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The team believes he has some potential and can continue to develop.

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