Browns Cut Dustin Hopkins, Keep Young Kicker Andre Szmyt Instead
Veteran kicker Dustin Hopkins struggled with a career-worst 66.7% field goal rate last season, leading to his release as the Browns place quarterback Deshaun Watson on injured reserve.
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Browns cut Dustin Hopkins, keep young kicker Andre Szmyt instead
Dustin Hopkins was wide left once too often. At least once. The Browns trimmed their roster to 53 on Aug. 24 ahead of the 4 p.m. deadline by terminating the contracts of five vested veterans, waiving nine players and putting three players on various injured lists. Wide receiver Diontae Johnson, defensive tackle Sam Kamara, defensive end Julian Okwara, running back Trayveon Williams and Hopkins were the players released. The five automatically be…
Browns Delay $131M Decision on Deshaun Watson After PUP List News
The Cleveland Browns have officially delayed a significant decision regarding quarterback Deshaun Watson by placing him on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list. This action comes as he rehabs a torn Achilles, meaning he will miss at least the first four games of the 2025 season and potentially longer. In his absence, the Browns' QB lineup will include Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders. While Watson is showing signs o…
Browns Have Made A Decision About Dustin Hopkins' Future
(Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) The Cleveland Browns made a decisive move to overhaul their special teams unit on Tuesday. The franchise released their veteran kicker, ending a turbulent two-year tenure and clearing the path for a fresh start at one of the most critical positions on the roster. “Browns have terminated the contract of kicker Dustin Hopkins,” Mary Kay Cabot reported. #Browns have terminated the contract of kicker Dusti…
Browns Cut Kicker Dustin Hopkins; Szmyt Takes Over Position
timesng.com: CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns made a surprising move on Tuesday, cutting kicker Dustin Hopkins as they finalized their roster to 53 players. This decision comes after a disappointing preseason for Hopkins, where he struggled to maintain consistent performance. Hopkins, a 12-year veteran, faced issues last season that carried over into the current preseason. […] This post Browns Cut Kicker Dustin Hopkins; Szmyt Takes Over Po…
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