Browns Sign Ex-Eagles Tight End Amid Rookie’s Ongoing Absence

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The Cleveland Browns have added another tight end ahead of their preseason opener as fifth-round rookie Joe Royer remains away from the team. General manager Andrew Berry said the Browns are supporting Royer but do not have a timeline for his return. Royer was listed sixth among Cleveland’s tight ends on the first unofficial depth chart released Tuesday. Leads Browns Tight EndsWhile the depth behind him remains unsettled, Fannin enters his second season as one of Cleveland’s most reliable offensive weapons. Browns Rookie Receivers Earn Starting RolesThe Browns have reshaped their pass-catching corps this offseason.