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Browns place tender on Porter Gustin, Stephen Carlson

The Cleveland Browns got busy on Friday with a few housekeeping matters as they prepare for the start of free agency on March 17.

The Browns announced that they have tendered defensive end Porter Gustin and tight end Stephen Carlson, meaning both players will likely be back for the 2021 season.

We have tendered exclusive rights free agents TE Stephen Carlson and DE Porter Gustin

» https://t.co/3sYGqXcKqL pic.twitter.com/5uX3hohthY— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) March 5, 2021

Gustin and Carlson are both exclusive rights free agents, meaning they now have the option of signing their tender offer or sitting out the 2021 season.