CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have released wide receiver Andrew Hawkins after three seasons.
The team terminated Hawkins' contract on Monday, cutting ties with one of its most respected players.
Hawkins had 33 catches for 324 yards and three touchdowns last season for the 1-15 Browns. But his contributions went beyond the field, as Hawkins helped mentor Cleveland's young receiving corps. He was also heavily involved in community activities.
Browns coach Hue Jackson says it's "tough to say goodbye to men like Hawk, that have done everything you've asked of them and gone above and beyond when it comes to leadership.