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Browns sign defensive lineman Blaine Woodson

Team adds undrafted free agent as it continues to search for depth along the defensive line.

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The Cleveland Browns made a minor roster move on Wednesday by signing defensive lineman Blaine Woodson.

The club announced the transaction on its website.

Woodson, who is 6-foot-2 and 295 pounds, was originally signed by the San Francisco 49ers in May as an undrafted free agent out of Delaware. As a member of the Blue Hens, Woodson the Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2014, and also was a second-team All-CAA pick three times.

The 49ers released him on July 26.

Woodson started played in 45 games with Delaware, making 44 starts, and finished his collegiate career with 21.5 tackles for loss, including 14.5 sacks.

The Browns also plan to work out defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, formerly of the Indianapolis Colts, this week as they continue to look for help and depth along the defensive line.