Browns make roster shakeup, sign defensive end Jamil Muhammad and waive cornerback Jeadyn Lukus

The Cleveland Browns announced two roster transactions on Wednesday, signing defensive end Jamil Muhammad and waiving cornerback Jeadyn Lukus. The moves reflect the ongoing roster-building process for a team balancing veteran experience with developmental depth along both the defensive front and the secondary.

Muhammad’s addition gives the Browns another player option on the edge, an area where NFL teams typically look for rotational pieces who can hold up in run defense and provide pass-rush pressure in different packages. With Cleveland bringing him in, the organization is indicating that it wants to evaluate his fit within its defensive schemes during the current evaluation window.

At the same time, the Browns waived Lukus, a cornerback move that will put him in position to be claimed by another club or rejoin a roster elsewhere if he clears waivers. For Cleveland, waiving a defensive back is often part of trimming the mix while deciding which skill sets translate best to the team’s coverage calls and special-teams needs.

These decisions matter beyond the immediate roster sheet. NFL teams typically use the middle of training-camp rosters to sort out matchups, communication, and consistency, especially for players fighting for limited spots at cornerback and for depth roles on the defensive line. Each transaction changes practice reps and can alter which players get chances to show coaches their range, reliability, and ability to stay disciplined at full speed.

For Muhammad, the question is how quickly he can establish himself as a viable option in Cleveland’s rotation, whether as an early-down contributor or as a situational rusher depending on what the coaching staff sees. For Lukus, the next step will be determined by waiver outcomes and how other teams value the cornerback depth he can offer.

The Browns’ next moves will likely continue to focus on defensive depth, because edge and secondary roles are often where teams separate players during camp. Observers will be watching how Cleveland’s defensive personnel groups stabilize in both run defense and pass coverage as the roster narrows.