Brown Organization rescinds contract for receiver Luke Floriea
Cleveland Browns' Luke Floriea Sidelined with Serious Hamstring Injury
Luke Floriea, a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, has been sidelined with a serious hamstring injury sustained during the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. The injury has ruled him out for the remainder of the 2025 season, but there is optimism that he will fully recover [2].
Floriea was initially placed on injured reserve by the Browns, but he was later waived with an injury designation, allowing him to sign with another team once he is healthy [4][5]. The Browns have indicated a plan to potentially bring him back to the practice squad once he is fully recovered [1][2].
The injury is considered significant and serious, and it forced Floriea out of the game against the Panthers [3][4]. The Browns and Floriea's teammates have expressed disappointment but also optimism that he will recover fully [2].
Luke Floriea, who signed as an undrafted free agent out of Kent State, was waived by the Browns on Monday [6]. If he clears waivers, the Browns could place him on injured reserve [4]. If his injury is not season-ending, the Browns could re-sign him to the practice squad [1].
In other Browns news, the team designated tackle Kilian Zierer as their international player and waived tackle Roy Mbaeteka [7]. Additionally, the Browns signed cornerbacks Christian Holmes and Darius Rush [8]. Holmes, a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, played in 30 career games (two starts) with the Washington Commanders, tallying 20 tackles and two fumble recoveries. Rush was a fifth-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2023 and recorded three tackles and one pass defensed in five games (no starts) with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2023-24.
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- The NFL Draft prospect, Luke Floriea, who joined the Browns as an undrafted free agent, is now sidelined due to a serious hamstring injury, squashing his hopes of a promising season.
- Floriea's team, the Cleveland Browns, have expressed disappointment but remain hopeful that the injured player will recover completely and potentially re-join the practice squad in the future.
- Although the injury has ruled Floriea out for the entire 2025 season, there is optimism that he will return to action sooner rather than later, reviving the hopes of both the team and the fans.
- The seriousness of Floriea's injury forced him out of the game against the Carolina Panthers in the preseason opener, leaving a gap in the team's offense that will need to be filled.
- The Browns' loss of Floriea might be offset by the arrivals of newcomers, as the team has signed cornerbacks Christian Holmes and Darius Rush, providing fresh talent on the defensive side.
- Despite the setback, American football continues to captivate fans as the NFL season progresses, with exciting games, team changes, and the constant quest for victory.
