BEREA, Ohio — Terrelle Pryor thought he could make plays and help the Browns win. He won’t get the chance.
The former Oakland quarterback, who made Cleveland’s roster as a wide receiver despite not catching a pass in the preseason, was waived Thursday — three days before the season opener against the New York Jets.
The Browns announced the Pryor move in a brief email in which he was barely mentioned. The team also claimed running back Robert Turbin, who reached an injury settlement on Wednesday with Seattle. Turbin is not expected to be ready to play for several weeks because of a high ankle sprain.
Pryor made it through the final cuts for Cleveland’s 53-man roster despite appearing in just one exhibition. The former Ohio State star was slowed by a hamstring injury throughout training camp, and his chances seemed shaky during the last days of training camp. But his size and potential intrigued the Browns, who kept him and released rookie wide receiver Vince Mayle, a fourth-round pick from Washingston State.
The Browns signed the injured Turbin even though Cleveland is thin at running back. The 5-foot-10, 222-pounder made three starts in three seasons for Seattle, rushing for 928 yards on 231 carries.
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