Browns Release 2-Time Super Bowl Winner to Take $5,684,000 in Cap Hit for Next Season
The Cleveland Browns are gearing up for a rebuild. They're already dealing with the aftermath of Myles Garrett's trade request, which came after the team had hoped he would spend his entire career with the franchise. To create some financial space, the Browns are parting ways with safety Juan Thornhill, who is expected to sign with a new team as a free agent, having won two Super Bowls in his career.
The Cleveland Browns have decided to go their separate ways with safety Juan Thornhill.
On the horizon, the Browns are looking to gain more control over their roster. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported on X that the Browns are releasing Thornhill in an effort to save some money.
The Browns are releasing veteran safety Juan Thornhill, according to sources. The team and Thornhill's representatives have been in discussions over the past few days and have decided to go their separate ways, allowing Thornhill to explore other options before the start of free agency. Thornhill still had one year remaining on his contract, worth $7 million.
The 29-year-old was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft. He transitioned to free agency in 2023 and signed a three-year deal with the Browns for $21 million.
Thornhill still has one year left on his contract with the Browns. According to reports, he will be designated as a post-June 1 release, which will result in a $5.68 million cap hit for the team in 2025.
A nagging calf injury forced Thornhill to miss a significant number of games in both of his seasons with the Browns, limiting him to 11 games total. He accumulated a combined 103 tackles and four defended passes during that time. Before being released, Thornhill took to X (formerly Twitter) to address his plans for the upcoming season.
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On February 22, he got back on Twitter and expressed his optimism. "Greater things to come. One day at a time," he tweeted.
Thornhill has become a part of the 2025 free-agent pool.
Who Are the Top Safety Options Available This Offseason?
, Las Vegas Raiders
, Atlanta Falcons
Tennessee Titans
, Minnesota Vikings
, Las Vegas Raiders
, Baltimore Ravens
, Miami Dolphins
, Miami Dolphins
, San Francisco 49ers
, Buffalo Bills
He's performed exceptionally well this season, just like he has in the past.
Jeremy Chinn and Justin Simmons signed one-year deals with the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons, respectively, and will now look to capitalize on their strong performances this past season to secure more lucrative contracts in the upcoming offseason.
Chinn emerged as a key player on Washington's defense and played a crucial part in their extended postseason push. He concluded the season with personal bests in tackles (117), tackles for a loss (seven), and sacks (two), while also achieving one interception, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.
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