Ex-Lions third-round pass rusher signs with Cleveland Browns
- The Cleveland Browns signed Julian Okwara, a 27-year-old defensive end, on Monday.
- Okwara, who played college football at Notre Dame, entered the league as a 2020 third-round pick.
- Before joining the Browns, Okwara spent time with the Lions, Eagles, and Cardinals, totaling 38 appearances for Detroit.
- Okwara's best season came in 2021, when he recorded five sacks and 27 tackles for the Lions.
- The Browns aim to add depth along the defensive edge, and Okwara will compete for a roster spot this summer.
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The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of defensive end Julian Okwara on Monday, adding more depth to their pass-rushing group.Okwara is a former third-round pick by the Detroit Lions. He spent the first four years of his career with Detroit after a standout collegiate run at Notre Dame. Okwara saw action in 38 games with the Lions, including four starts, and tallied 54 total tackles. He also added nine sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 16 quarter…

Browns sign defensive lineman Julian Okwara
Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Browns Sign DE Julian Okwara
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