The Cleveland Browns are parting ways with another safety.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Browns are expected to waive Derrick Kindred today, per a source informed of the situation.
A 2016 fourth-round pick by the previous Cleveland administration, Kindred was slated to make $2.025 million in base salary on the fourth and final year of his rookie contract. Cutting the safety saves the Browns the entire base on the salary cap.
Kindred started 17 games over three seasons in Cleveland, including two in 2018. Playing a rotational role last season, Kindred still saw 474 defensive snaps at safety as well as participating on special teams. The safety finished ninth on the team in tackles last season, despite not being a starter.
Cutting the 25-year-old comes after Cleveland traded starting safety Jabrill Peppers to the New York Giants in the Odell Beckham deal. Dual safety/slot corner Briean Boddy-Calhoun also left in free agency, signing in Houston.
The Browns quickly went from depth at safety to Damarious Randall as the top dog left at the position. Expect more moves coming at the position down the line.
Kindred, given his youthfulness, starting experience and relatively cheap contract, should generate interest on the waiver wire. If he somehow passes through, he shouldn’t be long on the open market.
Another member of the Browns now available: Ricardo Louis. Cleveland waived the fourth-year wide receiver Monday, Rapoport reported, via a source.