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Linebacker Christian Kirksey has been released by the Cleveland Browns, the team announced on Tuesday morning.
Browns executive vice president of football operations and general manager Andrew Berry offered a statement on the move:
"Christian Kirksey has been a vital member of our organization for the last six seasons because of his contributions on and off the field. He has been a strong leader both in our locker room and in the Cleveland community. These are difficult decisions and, in Christian's case, more challenging because of how well he has represented our team.