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Browns Send Clear Message After Cutting Former Super Bowl Champion

Much of the attention focused on the Cleveland Browns this offseason has been about their quarterback situation, as they decided whether Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, or Shedeur Sanders will be the Week 1 starter.

However, that doesn't mean the organization has turned its back on other parts of the team, which is obvious by the fact that on Thursday, they released defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo, who still had one season left on a three-year, $19 million contract.

After the decision was revealed, the Browns made a social media post saying their goodbyes, captioned, "Obeezy, the ultimate good vibes, high-energy guy. Thank you for all you brought to our team. Good luck in the next chapter."

In his two seasons with Cleveland, he put together a solid amount of production, appearing in 30 games, accumulating 54 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 14 quarterback hits, 21 pressures and seven quarterback knockdowns.

Throughout the entirety of his six-year career (2019 to 2024), so far, Okoronkwo's racked up 132 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, 38 quarterback hits, 55 pressures and 20 quarterback knockdowns.

Despite not earning many personal accolades up to this point, one of the most notable aspects of his NFL journey has been being a part of the Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Cleveland Browns defensive ends Myles Garrett (95) and Ogbo Okoronkwo (54).

Cleveland Browns defensive ends Myles Garrett (95) and Ogbo Okoronkwo (54).

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However, it's clear that even after the Browns released Okoronkwo, the team will always hold a special place in his heart, because on the same day, he went to X to say "Love to the Land!"

Now, it will remain to be seen if any other teams decide to take a chance on the 30-year-old defensive end as he becomes a free agent.

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