- The Cleveland Browns released TE Gary Barnidge after selecting David Njoku in the first round of the draft.
- Barnidge ranked first among all NFL tight ends in pass-blocking efficiency in 2016.
- Barnidge also ranked first among TEss in Pro Football Focus’s pass-blocking grade in 2016 with only 3 total pressures allowed.
- Barnidge only gave up 5 total pressures in 2015.