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The Cleveland Browns trimmed their roster Wednesday, waiving 27-year-old defensive end Benton Whitley as they move toward the 53-man cutdown. The team announced it had released Whitley from the active roster and also waived tight end Brenden Bates from injured reserve.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 4

Browns Sign LB Benton Whitley

The Cleveland Browns signed LB Benton Whitley to a contract, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Whitley, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Holy Cross following the 2022 NFL Draft.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / November 12

Bucs Sign OLB To The Practice Squad

Following the release of fan-favorite defensive tackle Desmond Watson from the practice squad on Tuesday, the Bucs had an open spot up for grabs. The team announced on Wednesday morning that they had filled it by signing outside linebacker Benton Whitley.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 12

Buccaneers Signed OLB Benton Whitley To Practice Squad

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have signed OLB Benton Whitley to the practice squad. He takes the place of DT Desmond Watson who was released.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / August 25, 2025

Cardinals waive depth QB, 11 other players

However, he is a strong candidate to be signed to the team’s practice squad as the third-string quarterback.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / October 8, 2024

Giants Sign OLB Benton Whitley to Practice Squad | New York Giants News Briefs

OCT. 8: GIANTS SIGN OLB BENTON WHITLEY TO PRACTICE SQUAD. The New York Giants have signed outside linebacker Benton Whitley to their practice squad. Whitley had been cut from the 53-man roster last week when the Giants activated linebacker Matthew Adams off injured reserve before their Week 5 game against Seattle.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / August 25, 2024

Giants’ former UDFA may have snuck his way onto the roster

The Giants didn’t put up much of a fight against the Jets on Saturday in their final preseason game of the year, losing 10–6. There weren’t many positives to take away from the game, but one silver lining emerged on the defensive side: the performance of former undrafted free agent Benton Whitley from Holy Cross.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / July 15, 2024

Benton Whitley in group of LBs, OLBs competing for NY Giants roster spots

Can former Holy Cross player stick in New York? With Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns on the roster, we know who the starting edge defenders on the New York Giants roster will be.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / March 15, 2024

Giants re-sign LB Benton Whitley

Lost in a flurry of transactions as free agency got underway, the New York Giants have re-signed linebacker Benton Whitley. Whitley joined the Giants last November when he was signed off of the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad.

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