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Browns Cut K Dustin Hopkins in Final 53 Moves

Deshaun Watson begins the season on reserve/PUP, leaving Cleveland to open with Andre Szmyt as its only kicker.

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Aug 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cleveland Browns place kicker Dustin Hopkins (7) adds an extra point against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium.

Overview

  • Cleveland terminated Hopkins' contract during Tuesday's roster cutdown, with undrafted Andre Szmyt currently the lone kicker on the 53-man roster.
  • The decision followed Hopkins’ career-worst 2024 (18-for-27 on field goals, 17-for-20 on extra points) and a missed PAT in the preseason finale, while Szmyt hit the game winner that night.
  • Quarterback Deshaun Watson was placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and must miss at least the first four games.
  • Defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. passed his physical and remains on the active roster as he continues recovering from knee surgery.
  • The Browns continued reshaping the roster by cutting wide receiver Diontae Johnson and acquiring tackle KT Leveston, and they could still add a kicker from league-wide cuts.