Perhaps the most prominent linebacker waived yesterday was Pittsburgh's Gabe Northern, who previously played for Buffalo. When the Browns add a tight end or linebacker, look for a lineman to be cut to make room. Cleveland kept 11 defensive linemen and 10 offensive linemen. That doesn't include offensive tackle Orlando Brown, who was placed on the physically unable to perform list and is ineligible for at least six games. That is a lot of linemen,'' Palmer said.
Big people are hard to find.
If you're going to be heavy, you want to be heavy on the offensive and defensive lines. We're healthy up front. Eleven of the Browns' 13 draft picks dodged the roster ax. Seventh-rounders Manuia Savea and Eric Chandler were released last week. Throughout training camp, Palmer often praised the development of the team's NFL Europe veterans.