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Browns retain five players, including restricted free agents Austin Pasztor, Scott Solomon

Offensive lineman Austin Pasztor and outside linebacker Scott Solomon signed their qualifying offers from the Browns as restricted free agents, the team announced Monday as it began its offseason workout program.

The Browns also signed three exclusive-rights players: kicker Travis Coons, wide receiver Darius Jennings and offensive lineman Kaleb Johnson.

The 6-foot-7, 308-pound Pasztor headlines the group because he's expected to compete for the starting job at right tackle in the aftermath of Mitchell Schwartz leaving for Kansas City last month as a free agent.

Pasztor, 25, has started 27 games in his career, four at left guard for the Browns last season, three at left guard for Jacksonville and 20 at right tackle for the Jaguars.