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The Cleveland Browns have released former CFL defensive tackle Ralph Holley from their practice roster.
Holley was originally waived as part of final roster cuts, before being brought back on the practice squad. His tenure lasted just two days before he was released to make room for other additions.
The six-foot-one, 285-pound defender signed with the Brown this offseason after helping the Toronto Argonauts win the Grey Cup in 2024. He was a standout along the defensive line, recording 22 tackles, eight sacks, and one forced fumble. His eight sacks tied for the league lead despite him playing mostly on the interior for Toronto.
The 25-year-old worked out for seven NFL teams before signing with the Browns, including the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints. He recorded one tackle in three preseason games.
The native of West Bloomfield, Mich. played collegiately at Western Michigan University where he recorded 138 tackles, 45.5 tackles for loss, 20.5 sacks, five pass knockdowns, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery over 50 games with the Broncos. He was named first-team All-Mid-American Conference in 2020 and second-team All-Mid-American Conference in 2021.
At his pro day in 2022, Holley ran 4.99 in the 40-yard dash, 4.67 short shuttle, and 7.53 three-cone drill while recording a 30-inch vertical and an eight-foot, 10-inch broad jump. He also bench pressed 225 pounds 24 times.
Holley is now free to sign with any other NFL team, though the Argonauts still control his exclusive CFL rights for the rest of 2025.