Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Browns Release Okoronkwo, Sign Szmyt to Bolster Roster
The Cleveland Browns made a change by releasing defensive player Ogbo Okoronkwo, who played for them for two seasons.
He was a defensive end, meaning he tried to stop the other team from scoring.
The Browns also added a new kicker, Andre Szmyt, to help with kicking field goals.
This means the team is changing its players.
The reason could be to save money or to find new players.
Okoronkwo had a good record in the games he played.
Szmyt is a new player who has won awards in college.
Cleveland Browns released defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo after two seasons.
The team has signed kicker Andre Szmyt to fill the void.
Okoronkwo played 30 games over two seasons, recording 52 tackles and 7.5 sacks.
The Browns may be cutting Okoronkwo for financial reasons and to invest in other players.
Andre Szmyt, a former Lou Groza Award winner, is set to add depth to special teams.
- Who
- Ogbo Okoronkwo, Andre Szmyt, and the Cleveland Browns.
- What
- The Cleveland Browns released defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo and signed kicker Andre Szmyt.
- When
- The announcement was made recently, and Okoronkwo's time with the Browns ended after two seasons.
- Where
- The transactions involve the Cleveland Browns football team.
- Why
- The Browns may be cutting Okoronkwo for financial reasons or to invest in younger talent.
Browns' perspective
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Financial considerations
Browns' perspective
Release could free up cap space.
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- Player Released
- Ogbo Okoronkwo
- Position
- Defensive End
- Games Played by Okoronkwo
- 30
- Sacks by Okoronkwo
- 7.5
- Player Signed
- Andre Szmyt
- Szmyt's previous team
- Syracuse