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Browns lose to Saints as Estime scores against former team in overtime

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Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Browns lose to Saints as Estime scores against former team in overtime

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The Cleveland Browns faced the New Orleans Saints on November 8, 2026, suffering a close 23-22 defeat in overtime. Audric Estime, recently released by Cleveland, scored a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping the Saints take a late lead. After Cleveland tied the game with a field goal, the teams moved to overtime, where Juwan Johnson's touchdown reception sealed the victory for New Orleans. The Browns, now at 5-4, have lost consecutive games after starting the season with a solid record.

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•Browns released running back Audric Estime days before the game
•Estime rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown for the Saints
•New Orleans took a 16-13 lead late in the fourth quarter
•Cleveland tied the game but failed on a two-point conversion in overtime
•The loss marked Cleveland's second straight defeat

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1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Browns Get Burned by Player Released Just Days Before Week 9 Saints Game

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Less than a week ago, the Cleveland Browns announced that they have released running back Audric Estime. Before that, he saw action for a game this season with Cleveland, rushing nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown during a 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens at home. Just days after he was waived by […] The post Browns Get Burned by Player Released Just Days Before Week 9 Saints Game appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 1:05 AM
Browns Get Burned by Player Released Just Days Before Week 9 Saints Game
Less than a week ago, the Cleveland Browns announced that they have released running back Audric Estime. Before that, he saw action for a game this season with Cleveland, rushing nine times for 19 yards and a touchdown during a 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens at home. Just days after he was waived by […] The post Browns Get Burned by Player Released Just Days Before Week 9 Saints Game appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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