Cleveland Browns claim Toriano Pride Jr off waivers after joint practice
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Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The Cleveland Browns added cornerback Toriano Pride Jr to their roster after the Buffalo Bills released him from their 53-man squad. The move followed a joint practice held between the two teams at the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio, this August. Cleveland coach Todd Monken stated that the organization monitored the rookie during the sessions and decided to acquire him if he became available. Pride was a seventh-round draft pick who played collegiately at Clemson and Missouri. He recorded 82 total tackles, one sack, and five interceptions during his college career. Standing at 5-foot-10, the 22-year-old is noted for his speed, having recorded a 4.32-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Draft Combine.
- •Cleveland Browns added Toriano Pride Jr from the waiver wire following his release by the Buffalo Bills.
- •The two teams held joint practices in Berea, Ohio, during August.
- •Coach Todd Monken stated that team staff evaluated Pride during the joint practice sessions.
- •Pride was a seventh-round draft choice who played at Clemson and Missouri.
- •The cornerback ran a 4.32-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Draft Combine.
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Browns news: Todd Monken reveals Bills joint practices inspired waiver wire claim
"For most players in the NFL, a joint practice is just an annual routine in training camp. But for some players, it could be a make-or-break situation. Just ask Cleveland Browns cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. Pride was cut from the 53-man roster of the Buffalo Bills . But it did not take long for him to find a new team, as the Cleveland Browns swiftly […] The post Browns news: Todd Monken reveals Bills joint practices inspired waiver wire claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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