As the Cleveland Browns prepare for their final preseason game on Sunday, August 29 against the Atlanta Falcons, here are the news and notes from Browns training camp.
1. Cody Parkey
One day after the Browns placed Parkey on injured reserve, the team waived him with an injury settlement.
In his seven-year career, Parkey had two stints with the Browns, in 2016 and 2020.
The team is amicably parting ways with him while giving him a chance to play elsewhere in 2021 should he be healthy enough to do so.
2. Takk McKinley
McKinley, who elicited concerns earlier this month when he left the team for personal reasons, was back with his teammates on the field briefly yesterday.
Teammate John Johnson III is happy that McKinley is on his way back.
“It’s awesome. He came in with me in this whole free agency class, so it was good to have our team back strong and hopefully whatever he’s dealing with is done, he can get to work. But it’s good to have him out here.”
3. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
In an odd tidbit dropped by Coach Stefanski, JOK had a weight room accident which explained why he was not on the practice field.
It was significant enough to require stitches in his head.
No further details were provided on this incident.
4. Davion Davis
If wide receiver Davion Davis makes the final roster cut on August 31, he will not be eligible for the first two regular-season games against the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans.
He was suspended by the NFL for violating the substance abuse policies stemming from his October 26, 2019 DUI arrest.
5. Sunday’s Preseason Game
Coach Stefanski has a plan for what, if any, role the starters will have in the preseason finale on Sunday.
As of Monday, he was not ready to share it.
There is no word on when he will make it public knowledge.
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