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According to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal, the Cleveland Browns have waived cornerback Pierre Desir. Ulrich says the news was relayed via Desir’s agent.
#Browns release defensive back Pierre Desir, a 4th-round draft pick in 2014, his agent confirmed https://t.co/FfYEcYXluu
— Nate Ulrich (@NateUlrichABJ) September 2, 2016
At the start of camp, I thought the writing was on the wall that Desir would be let go when the new coaching staff switched him from cornerback to safety. I had a change of heart after the fourth preseason game, though, when Desir had a solid game, and I also thought the team could at least use more temporary cornerback help with Justin Gilbert dealing with a concussion.
The move might have been made with Desir today because the team needed to open a roster spot to sign defensive lineman Stephen Paea.