The Cleveland Browns released tight end Gary Barnidge on Friday, one day after selecting tight end David Njoku out of the University of Miami with the 29th overall pick in the draft.
Barnidge was quick to welcome Njoku to the team after the choice was made:
Welcome to the TE room @David_Njoku80 looking forward to getting started.
— Gary Barnidge (@garybarnidge) April 28, 2017
14 hours later, Barnidge posted his reaction to the news he was released.
I want to thank the Cleveland Browns for giving me my opportunity and looking forward to seeing the change.