One of the biggest storylines of the Cleveland Browns’ preseason has come to a sudden end.
Rookie WR Luke Floriea, who had been turning plenty of heads throughout training camp and in the preseason, will no longer be in the mix.
According to a report by Camryn Justice, the Browns have chosen to waive him with an injury designation.
The #Browns have now waived WR Luke Floriea (injury designation) https://t.co/hQeuBRJAi9
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) August 11, 2025
He left the preseason opener vs. the Carolina Panthers with a hamstring injury, and, according to Kevin Stefanski, it’s a ‘serious’ injury.
The head coach didn’t offer many more details about his status, but the fact that they’ve chosen to part ways with him when he was a legitimate candidate for a spot on the 53-man roster is both telling and worrisome.
Floriea made a strong one-handed catch down the sideline in the preseason opener, showing his craftiness.
The undrafted rookie out of Kent State was making a strong case for himself.
The Browns don’t have a lot of talent at wide receiver, and despite being undersized, he impressed everybody with his toughness and work ethic.
The Browns could still bring him back this season.
This was a devastating turn of events for a young, hard-working player who was quickly becoming a fan favorite.
On top of that, it leaves the Browns with even fewer options to solve their woes in the pass-catching department.
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