Browns Re-sign Okwara for DE Competition

Cleveland Browns Re-sign Julian Okwara: A New Opportunity in a Stacked Defensive End Group

The Cleveland Browns have brought back defensive end Julian Okwara, who spent most of the 2025 season on their practice squad. This move fills a void left by Cameron Thomas departure to the Atlanta Falcons. Okwara, a third-round pick by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft, had seven sacks over four years at Notre Dame before joining the Arizona Cardinals in 2024. With the Cardinals, he started just one game and recorded one sack.

The Browns defensive end group is filled with stars like reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and Alex Wright, who recently signed a contract extension. Isaiah McGuire also contributes with rotation snaps. Okwara, currently the fourth defensive end on the roster, has a chance at rotational playing time, but faces tough competition in the deep room. He may return to the practice squad if needed. The team may add more depth through free agency or the 2026 draft. Okwara now has an opportunity to showcase his skills in training camp.

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