CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns waived offensive guard Jonathan Cooper, a former first-round pick by Arizona.
The team made the move on Tuesday in advance of guard Alvin Bailey returning from a two-game NFL suspension. Bailey was suspended for violating the league's personal-conduct policy after he was arrested on drunken driving charges earlier this season.
Cooper was acquired on waivers from the New England Patriots in October. He played in five games for Cleveland, starting the past three as the Browns offensive line has been ransacked by injuries all season.