Cleveland Browns waive RB Audric Estime, make roster moves
The Cleveland Browns waived running back Audric Estime and made a series of roster moves, according to the Browns’ official transactions page. Estime appeared in one game with the team this season, the club release shows. The transactions include practice-squad signings, roster elevations and releases affecting both the active roster and practice squad. The club posted multiple separate entries documenting the moves.
The transactions show the club elevated tight end Carsen Ryan, signed him to the practice squad and subsequently released him. Ryan appeared in six games this season, the release notes. The Browns also signed defensive end Nadame Tucker to the practice squad and later released Tucker from the practice squad. The update included the release of running back Jaret Patterson and safety John Saunders from the practice squad.
The Browns activated quarterback Dillon Gabriel and running back Dylan Sampson, according to the transactions. The club placed guard Teven Jenkins on injured reserve and elevated defensive tackle Sam Kamara from the practice squad. The team also signed defensive tackle Eric Johnson II to the practice squad as part of the roster changes.
The Browns announced a two-year contract extension for defensive tackle Maliek Collins. The club release states Collins recorded a career-high 6.5 sacks in 2025 and has 3.5 sacks in his second season in Cleveland. The transactions page also documents a wide range of other recent roster moves, including claims, signings and practice-squad additions. The listings reflect prior and current roster activity reported by the club.
NFL Sports Blog Take
The Browns’ transactions reflect routine roster management focused on maintaining depth and flexibility. Waiving Audric Estime and cycling Carsen Ryan through elevations and practice-squad assignments underscore adjustments to backfield and tight end depth. Placing Teven Jenkins on injured reserve necessitates adjustments to the offensive line while the promotion of Sam Kamara and activations of Gabriel and Sampson address immediate personnel needs. Extending Maliek Collins provides continuity on the interior defensive line amid ongoing roster churn.