(The Sports Xchange) - Quarterback Robert Griffin III signed with the Cleveland Browns.
Griffin, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2012 draft by the Washington Redskins, was released before his fifth-year option hit the books at more than $15 million.
Griffin was replaced as the starting quarterback in Washington before the 2015 season began by Kirk Cousins, who was retained in March with the Redskins' franchise tag.
"I'm excited about the opportunity to join the Dawg Pound and build something here in Cleveland," Griffin said. "I'm just excited to come in and compete.
"Nothing's ever been given to me in my life.