Cleveland Browns Cut One Of Franchise's Longest-Tenured Players

The Cleveland Browns parted ways with a longtime mainstay on Monday.

Cleveland released Charley Hughlett, a long-snapper who played 152 games in 10 seasons with the Browns. He leaves the organization 15th on their all-time games played list and was their longest-tenured player behind star offensive lineman Joel Bitonio.

When announcing Hughlett's release, the Browns shared a statement from general manager Andrew Berry thanking the 34-year-old.

"This is a bittersweet transaction for our organization because we hate separating from a valued and long-tenured player for our team," Berry said. "However, it also gives us the opportunity to express sincere gratitude and appreciation for all Charley has done for the Browns on and off the field. Charley's career is a story of perseverance, work ethic and self-belief. He's a special individual who we will welcome home as a Cleveland Brown after his career is complete."

The Browns also wrote that Hughlett "meant so much to the organization."

"As a perennial team captain, your leadership and the example you set on how to be a pro has been invaluable to teammates around you," they said to Hughlett. "Best of luck going forward."