Earlier this week, we looked at the seven exclusive rights free agents (ERFA) that the Cleveland Browns had, and which players were most likely to be retained. Today, the Browns announced that they have tendered six of those seven ERFAs:
Who was left out? That would be CB Anthony Kendall, which is something we predicted. He was signed by the team last offseason, but was waived-injured near the beginning of camp. Kendall will become an unrestricted free agent.
Szmyt and Sunahara both held starting roles on special teams last season, and were the most obvious players to be tendered. From there, Corley, Bates, and Reid all figured to have a fair shot at getting the tender, especially when you consider it is basically a minimum salary deal with no guarantees. I was a little uncertain on Thrash due to how little he was utilized on offense last year, but for now, the former Andrew Berry draft pick remains with the team.