Browns sign defensive end Benton Whitley on June 4
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of free agent defensive end Benton Whitley on June 4, 2026. Whitley, 27, is entering his third NFL season after spending time in 2025 on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad without appearing in a regular-season game. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Los Angeles Rams in 2022, he has also been on practice squads for the Chiefs, Vikings, and Giants, playing six career games and recording one pass defensed and one fumble recovery. Whitley is expected to provide depth on the defensive line.
- •Benton Whitley is entering his third NFL season.
- •He was previously with the Buccaneers but did not play in 2025.
- •Whitley has also been associated with the Rams, Chiefs, Vikings, and Giants.
- •He has played six career games, recording a pass defensed and a fumble recovery.
- •The signing was officially announced on June 4, 2026.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Browns sign young DE prospect
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Browns sign DE Benton Whitley
"Former UDFA Benton Whitley has spent time with the Vikings, Giants and Buccaneers since entering the league in 2022.
"The Browns signed free agent defensive end Benton Whitley, the team announced on Thursday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 11:40 PMCleveland Browns sign young DE prospect
Former UDFA Benton Whitley has spent time with the Vikings, Giants and Buccaneers since entering the league in 2022.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:30 PMBrowns sign DE Benton Whitley
The Browns signed free agent defensive end Benton Whitley, the team announced on Thursday.
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