Cleveland Browns sign defensive back Eric Patterson

The Cleveland Browns brought their roster to 90 players with the signing of defensive back Eric Patterson.

The Cleveland Browns signed defensive back Eric Patterson on Monday after seeing Patterson’s work during the three-day rookie minicamp.

The transaction, which was announced on the team’s website, brings the team’s roster to the NFL-maximum of 90 players.

Patterson, who is 5-foot-9 and 200 pounds, was a two-time All-MAC Third Team selection as a defensive back (2012 and 2014) with Ball State. He also earned a First Team all-conference selection as a kick returner in 2014 as he averaged 25.7 yards on 23 returns. He started in 28 of 41 games during his four-year career at Ball State and…