Browns sign Benton Whitley as defensive end competition increases
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Cleveland Browns signed Benton Whitley to their roster as they prepare for mandatory minicamp next week. This move comes after a recent trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and draft picks. Whitley, originally signed by the Rams in 2022, has mostly been on practice squads, logging only 16 defensive snaps in his career. The addition of Whitley adds depth and competition in the defensive end room following Garrett's departure. The Browns will hold their final on-field activities before training camp during the minicamp.
- •Browns signed Benton Whitley ahead of minicamp next week.
- •Myles Garrett was traded to the Rams for Jared Verse.
- •Whitley has limited experience in regular-season games.
- •The Browns' defensive end room will look different this season.
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Browns add competition to defensive end room ahead of mandatory camp
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