The New England Patriots continued a broad roster overhaul ahead of the league’s cut-down deadline, releasing 2022 first-round guard Cole Strange and planning to waive 2024 fourth-round wide receiver Javon Baker, according to multiple reports. Strange, who started 29 games in three seasons but was slowed by a knee injury the past two years, was the latest high draft choice to depart, leaving only one member of the club’s 2022 draft class on the active roster in Mike Vrabel’s first season as head coach. The Cleveland Browns moved quickly to capitalize, reaching agreements to add Strange to their practice squad once he clears waivers and signing former New York Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley. The dual moves give Cleveland depth on the interior offensive line and an additional target for its receiving corps as training camp winds down. Separately, the Buffalo Bills bolstered their secondary by bringing back safety Jordan Poyer on a one-year deal. The 34-year-old spent last season with Miami after seven productive years in Buffalo, where he earned a Pro Bowl berth in 2022 and logged 22 interceptions over his initial stint with the team.
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The Patriots' latest release leaves just two players from the 2024 draft class on the current 53-man roster. https://t.co/3hrBWaOy8i
Former #Patriots 1st-round G/C Cole Strange is expected to sign with the #Browns, per source. He will begin on the practice squad once the deal is finalized. https://t.co/pocnhNxxHE https://t.co/dAes5rmUOg