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Cleveland Browns Sign Veteran Safety Damontae Kazee

The Browns add Kazee to address secondary depth following offseason departures of key players Juan Thornhill and Rodney McLeod.

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Jan 6, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons free safety Damontae Kazee (27) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Cleveland Browns have officially signed Damontae Kazee, a 31-year-old safety with seven years of NFL experience, including stints with the Falcons, Cowboys, and Steelers.
  • Kazee brings a career total of 17 interceptions, 24 pass breakups, and 363 tackles across 63 starts in the league.
  • The move comes as the Browns aim to reinforce their secondary after releasing Juan Thornhill and losing Rodney McLeod to retirement earlier this offseason.
  • Kazee faced a three-game suspension in late 2023 for a hit on Michael Pittman Jr. that violated player safety rules, highlighting the NFL's emphasis on health protocols.
  • NFL Network first reported the signing, which underscores the Browns' focus on adding veteran leadership and experience to their defensive backfield.