Browns Release College Basketball Star Santos-Silva

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Cleveland Browns took a chance by signing Texas Tech basketball star Marcus Santos-Silva.

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It was a surprise because he hadn't played football since high school.

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Perhaps an even bigger surprise is that Santos-Silva made it through the first week of roster cuts. Unfortunately, his luck ran out on Monday.

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The Browns are releasing Santos-Silva, who was playing tight end in camp. He's one of five roster cuts the AFC North franchise made this Monday.

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But the team clearly believes Santos-Silva has some potential and may look to continue developing him in the upcoming season.

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Santos-Silva played five seasons of college basketball, three with VCU and two at Texas Tech.

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He averaged 7.6 points and 5.9 rebounds during his career.

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The Browns will begin their 2022 season on Sept. 11 against Baker Mayfield and the Carolina Panthers.

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