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Jadeveon Clowney, John Johnson III Released by Browns with Post-June 1 Designations

The Cleveland Browns are releasing defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and safety John Johnson III with post-June 1 designations, according to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal.

Releasing Clowney will save the Browns $1.6 million in 2023, per Spotrac. They'll also take on $6.4 million in dead cap in 2024.

Cutting Johnson will save Cleveland $9.8 million in 2023. The Browns will also incur dead cap charges of $3.8 million in 2023 and $8.9 million in 2024.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.