Cleveland Browns sign Joe Haeg and Jesse James and add depth

To open up roster space, the team let go of guard Drew Forbes and linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk.

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns added depth with two new players at key positions before the season began. They signed offensive tackle Joe Haeg and tight end Jesse James, who previously played for the rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Browns adjusted their lineup Monday as they began their preparation for Sunday’s season opener at Carolina. Both Haeg and James were on the field in the part of the training open to the press.

To open up roster space, the team let go of guard Drew Forbes and linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk.

Joe Haeg He was discharged last week by the Steelers and it will give Cleveland security in case All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin isn’t ready to start the season after he had knee surgery to repair his patellar tendon.

Conklin has had more participation in the exercises, but did not play in the preseason.

Veteran tackle Chris Hubbard hasn’t practiced for the past two weeks and James Hudson III, a fourth-round pick in 2021, may not be ready to play for long.

Joe Haeg1.98 meters and 137 kilograms, has been a starter in 39 games in the NFL. He has played with indianapolis (2016-19), Tampa Bay (2020) and pittsburgh (2021).

jesse james he had no team this summer. The 6-foot, 250-pound player has 157 catches and 1,522 yards for 12 touchdowns in 102 games. He played for Pittsburgh, Detroit and Chicago.

James gives the coach Kevin Stefanski another experienced tight end option alongside David Njoku and Harrison Bryant.