Browns claim CB Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from Colts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Cleveland Browns have claimed cornerback Mekhi Blackmon after he was waived by the Indianapolis Colts on August 27, 2026. Blackmon's performance in the preseason raised concerns, allowing six receptions for 74 yards over 32 coverage snaps and receiving four penalties. He had been with the Colts since being acquired from the Minnesota Vikings prior to the 2025 season, contributing in 17 games and starting 11 of them. To make room for Blackmon, the Browns waived wide receiver Cedric Tillman.
- •Cleveland claims Mekhi Blackmon via waivers.
- •Blackmon was waived by the Colts after preseason struggles.
- •He allowed six receptions and four penalties in two preseason games.
- •Blackmon played 17 games for the Colts last season.
- •Browns waived WR Cedric Tillman to finalize the roster move.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns add veteran CB to thinning position group
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — Recently waived Colts' CB lands with new AFC team
"The Cleveland Browns announced that the team has claimed former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon via waivers.
"Cleveland picks up Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from the Colts in an attempt to add some depth to the position.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 11:00 PMCleveland Browns add veteran CB to thinning position group
Cleveland picks up Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from the Colts in an attempt to add some depth to the position.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:12 PMRecently waived Colts' CB lands with new AFC team
The Cleveland Browns announced that the team has claimed former Indianapolis Colts cornerback Mekhi Blackmon via waivers.
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