Cleveland Browns Release Former Florida State Wide Receiver Winston Wright Jr.

Cleveland Browns Release Former Florida State Wide Receiver Winston Wright Jr. The Cleveland Browns added former Florida State standout Winston Wright Jr. to their roster on July 25, but just over a week later, they have parted ways with him before he appeared in any preseason games. The team announced the release on Sunday to accommodate offensive tackle Wilson Zierer. Wright Jr., an undrafted rookie, had previously participated in rookie minicamp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the 2025 NFL Draft but was not signed. His brief stint with Cleveland highlights the intense competition for limited roster spots across the league. Wright Jr. transferred to Florida State in 2022 with high expectations, aiming to be a key receiver. However, a leg injury sustained in a car accident during spring practice caused him to miss that entire season. Returning in 2023, he was still recovering and posted modest stats—four catches for 36 yards and three kick returns for 85 yards—before transferring to East Carolina for his final college season. At East Carolina, Wright Jr. regained form, starting in most games and accumulating 54 receptions for 556 yards and eight touchdowns. He also contrib...