Browns release WR Cedric Tillman after drafting two receivers early
Cleveland has cut veteran wide receiver Cedric Tillman, a 2023 third-round pick, after the franchise spent two early 2026 draft choices on the position
The Cleveland Browns are moving on from a recent draft investment at wide receiver. The club is releasing veteran WR Cedric Tillman, per Adam Schefter, after spending two early 2026 draft picks on wideouts this offseason.
Tillman, the Browns' third-round selection in 2023, posted 71 catches for 833 yards and five touchdowns across his first three NFL seasons. MySportsUpdate noted his departure leaves Cleveland reshaping its receiver room around the younger players it just drafted.
Browns are releasing veteran WR Cedric Tillman, per sources. Cleveland spent two early 2026 draft picks on wide receivers, and now Tillman is out.View on X →
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Browns are releasing veteran WR Cedric Tillman, per sources. Cleveland spent two early 2026 draft picks on wide receivers, and now Tillman is out.
The release comes as the Browns pare the roster toward the regular-season limit, and the decision underscores how heavily the franchise weighed its newest draft capital at the position. Tillman, who turns 27 in September, will now look for an opportunity elsewhere after 55 games with Cleveland.