The Cleveland Browns released defensive lineman Desmond Bryant. Thompson originally was a third-round choice of the Bengals in 2012. He spent four seasons in Cincinnati, making 53 tackles and three sacks in 39 games he did not play in 2016 after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in July.
Cutting Bryant, who was slated to be a free agent after this season, will save the Browns $3 million this year
The Browns announced they signed defensive lineman Brandon Thompson in a corresponding move.
