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Cleveland Browns claim defensive back Toriano Pride off waivers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Cleveland Browns claim defensive back Toriano Pride off waivers
Summary

The Cleveland Browns added defensive back Toriano Pride to their roster following his release by the Buffalo Bills. To accommodate the arrival of Pride, the club plans to release veteran edge rusher Julian Okwara. Pride entered the league this year as a seventh-round draft selection by Buffalo. Okwara originally joined the Cleveland organization in April 2025 and spent time on the practice squad throughout the previous season before re-signing in March. Over his career, the defensive end has appeared in 51 games with five starts, accumulating 10.0 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, and 18 quarterback hits.

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  • •Cleveland claimed defensive back Toriano Pride from the Buffalo Bills.
  • •The Browns are releasing edge rusher Julian Okwara.
  • •Toriano Pride was a seventh-round draft pick in 2026.
  • •Julian Okwara recorded 10.0 sacks and 15 tackles for loss in his career.
  • •Okwara spent the previous season on the Cleveland practice squad.
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  • 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Browns claim DB Toriano Pride, will release DE Julian Okwara
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The Browns added one player through waivers after roster cuts and now there’s also an indication of the club’s corresponding move.

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