This is a cool move for Cleveland.
Browns signing local product after incredible upset win over Packers originally appeared on The Sporting News
The Cleveland Browns picked up a massive upset win on Sunday over the Green Bay Packers.
And now, they're making a roster move that should excite anyone in northeast Ohio.
The Browns will be signing wide receiver Luke Floriea to the practice squad, according to Brad Stainbrook.
Floriea is a product of Mentor, just east of Cleveland, and he starred in college at Kent State.
The slot receiver had a chance to make the 53-man roster before an injury late in the preseason.
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Floriea exited the preseason opener after coming up limping following an incredible one-handed catch down the sideline on a pass from Shedeur Sanders.
The Browns then released Floriea with an injury designation.
Floriea wasn't even a priority UDFA signee. He didn't get a contract for the summer until impressing at rookie minicamp.
In that context, a practice squad spot is a big win.
And now, he can start working his way toward potentially making an NFL debut with his hometown team.
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