The Raiders waived WR Robert Herron on Thursday, and Brian Hartline was waived by the Browns a few days ago. Is there a match here?
On Monday the Cleveland Browns announced they waived veteran WR Brian Hartline. The 29-year old Hartline is a dependable veteran slot receiver with exceptional hands and is faster than you think at 4.5. The reasons for his waiving are as follows:
1) They are the Browns
2) The Browns drafted four wide receivers and still need room for Hue Jackson's very special friend, Terrelle Pryor
Despite the Browns' complete dumpster fire at quarterback last season and them in no way having a functional offense, Hartline still managed to rack up over 500 yards and two touchdowns, which isn't bad for a slot guy when the team completes maybe ten passes a game.