Browns Trim Roster to 52. Mangini on Jamal Lewis

The Browns made 23 roster moves this afternoon, trimming their roster to 52 players, one below the NFL limit.

The Browns waived 18 players and terminated the contracts of five: DB Hamza Abdullah, RB Noah Herron, DB Corey Ivy, WR David Patten and TE Aaron Walker.

Waived were FB Charles Ali, DB Brandon Anderson, QB Richard Bartel, DB Tra Battle, LB Beau Bell, OL Branndon Braxton, LB Titus Brown, OL Dustin Fry, DL Adam Hoppel, WR Paul Hubbard, RB Chris Jennings, WR Lance Leggett, OL Pat Murray, WR Jordan Norwood, OL Kurt Quarterman, DL Brian Schaefering, OL Isaac Sowells and DL Santonio Thomas.

So all the speculation of Jamal Lewis being cut was just hear say. But the season is still early.

To also be noticed 2008 4th RD pick Beau Bell was released. He seemed to get burried on the depth chart and looked to be nothing more than a special teams player.

Also to note, QB Richard Bartel was cut. He was listed 4th on the depth chart but had a very solid game against Chicago this week. Both players should find themselves on another roster here soon.

But based on the team’s roster and an offseason bonus paid to Lewis, cutting the team’s leading rusher in 2008 didn’t add up. Therefore, when the 6 p.m. cut deadline passed, Lewis was still on the roster as the Cleveland’s starting tailback entering the regular season.

"One thing that happens during any transitional time in the league is there’s always speculation," Mangini said. "I think Jamal has a lot to contribute, and I’m looking forward to seeing him as we go through the season."

Mangini added that Lewis' work ethic and ability to mentor younger running backs are two major pluses. Lewis has helped tutor rookie tailback James Davis, who put together a great preseason and is expected to team with Lewis as Cleveland’s primary rushers this year.

By James Walker

On a fun note, Browns former defensive lineman Shaun Smith who was picked up by the Detroit Lions did not make the 53 man roster.

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