The Cleveland Browns have 16 spots to fill on their practice squad.
At the moment, 14 players are on that roster.
The #Browns practice squad:
QB Garrett Gilbert
RB Dontrell Hilliard
RB Benny LeMay
FB Johnny Stanton
WR Ja’Marcus Bradley
WR Taywan Taylor
T Brady Aiello
G Michael Dunn
LB Montrel Meander
CB A.J. Green
CB Robert Jackson
S Elijah Benton
S Jovante Moffatt
K Cody Parkey— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) September 6, 2020
Salaries for practice squad members were also announced.
#NFL. Practice squad players will make $8,400 per week or $134,400 for 16 games. Veteran players with over two years of experience will make $12,000 per week or $192,000 for 16 games
— Robert Raiola, CPA (@SportsTaxMan) September 6, 2020
QB Garrett Gilbert
Last year, Gilbert served as the team’s primary backup quarterback.
The close friend of Mayfield will now serve on the practice squad.
The move was likely after the team signed Case Keenum in the offseason.
RB Dontrell Hilliard
Hilliard was the fourth running back on the depth chart at one point.
Now, with Kareem Hunt able to play a full season, Hilliard was optioned.
Dontrell Hilliard is IN FOR SIX!
We’re on the board for the first time in 2019.#TENvsCLE pic.twitter.com/bheLy5SyyU
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) September 8, 2019
RB Benny LeMay
LeMay joined the Browns after going undrafted out of Charlotte.
He is the 2020 East-West Shrine Bowl Offensive Rookie and Charlotte’s all-time leading rusher.
Benny LeMay having a big night 16/142/1 #DevyWatch pic.twitter.com/4X1P9gvfZz
— Greg Brandt (@devywarehouse) November 25, 2018
FB Johnny Stanton
Stanton was released from the Vikings practice squad in December.
His familiarity with Kevin Stefanski was his key to joining the team.
As of now, there was not a spot on the 53-man roster for him.
WR Taywan Taylor
Taylor is a former third-round pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.
The Titans released Taylor last year, which is how he landed with the Browns.
Thread on #Titans Taywan Taylor:
Taywan Taylor has great straight-line speed and deep threat ability to stretch the field, but must work on his catching mechanics and his tracking ability to become a more complete and reliable receiver. pic.twitter.com/tEjcu1pN8F
— Titans Tape (@TitansTape) April 5, 2019
WR Ja’Marcus Bradley
Bradley was an undrafted free agent out of Lousiana.
He was a Second-Team All-Sun Belt selection in 2019.
OL Brady Aiello
The 6-foot-6, 305-pound lineman was undrafted out of Oregon.
He has experience playing at tackle and guard.
OG Michael Dunn
Dunn comes out of Maryland where he was a three-time All-Academic Big 10 selection.
Dunn started 10 games at left tackle and helped lead a rushing attack that rushed over 2,500 yards, the most in the program since 2003.
LB Montrel Meander
Meander comes from the XFL’s Dallas Renegades after stints with the Raiders, Jets, and Browns.
This is the third stint with the Browns for Meander.
CB A.J. Green
Green went undrafted despite being a semi-finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the nation’s top defensive back.
CB AJ Green (Oklahoma State, 6’ 1”, 190 lbs). Another good AJ Green but this time at CB. Stats: (40 games) 118 Solo Tackles, 29 Asst Tackles, 147 Combined Tackles, 5.5 TFL, 6 INT, 1 TD, 21 PD & 2 FF. #AJGreen #4EDraft2020 pic.twitter.com/te1C59DmQ8
— 49er_Edits (@49er_edits) February 15, 2020
CB Robert Jackson
After going undrafted in 2018, Jackson has spent time with the Colts and Texans.
He has three total career tackles.
S Javonte Moffatt
After going undrafted from Middle Tennessee State, the Browns picked up Moffatt, who appeared in 55 games (program record).
His 315 tackles are fifth in school history.
S Elijah Benton
Benton comes out of Liberty as an undrafted free agent.
In 2019, Benton totaled 205 tackles in 44 career games (26 starts), adding nine passes defended, one sack, two interceptions, and one forced fumble.
K Cody Parkey
Parkey has not seen much of the field since missing a field goal in the playoffs for the Chicago Bears.
Last year, Parkey spent some time for the Tennessee Titans but was released.
Parkey just adds extra insurance.
CODY PARKEY DOINK’D IT AGAIN
WHAT AN IDIOT pic.twitter.com/jVGTrRBEyE
— Barstool Chicago (@barstoolchicago) October 20, 2019
