Damarri Mathis joins Cleveland Browns after brief stint with Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 2:54 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Damarri Mathis, a former Denver Broncos draft pick, signed with the Cleveland Browns on July 21, 2026, as training camp approaches. After starting 11 games in his rookie season, his performance declined in 2023, which led to his release. He briefly joined the Carolina Panthers but suffered a torn ACL in practice, sidelining him for the entire season. Now 27, Mathis aims to revitalize his career with the Browns, who have added him to a crowded cornerback roster behind starters Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell.
- •Mathis was a fourth-round selection by the Broncos in 2022.
- •He started 11 games as a rookie but was benched in 2023.
- •After being released, he tore his ACL during his first practice with the Panthers.
- •Mathis signed with the Browns prior to training camp.
- •He joins a competitive cornerback group aiming for playing time.
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"Former Denver Broncos draft pick Damarri Mathis will get a chance to continue his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns.
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