Overview

• Cleveland officially terminated Dustin Hopkins’ contract on cutdown day, naming roster moves that set the initial 53.
• Hopkins converted 18 of 27 field goals and 17 of 20 extra points in 2024 and then missed a PAT in the preseason finale.
• Andre Szmyt, a former Lou Groza Award winner at Syracuse with no NFL regular-season attempts, is currently the only kicker on the roster.
• Quarterback Deshaun Watson was placed on the reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, making him ineligible for at least the first four games.
• Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. passed his physical and remains on the active roster as the team completed additional cuts and placements.