CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns have released edge rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo, who spent the past two seasons with the club, and signed kicker Andre Szmyt. Okoronkwo, 30, had one year left on the three-year, $19 million deal he signed with the Browns as a free agent in 2023.

Okoronkwo, 30, was signed by Cleveland prior to the 2023 season and seen as one of their bigger offseason transactions that year. The former Los Angeles Ram and Houston Texan outside linebacker was expected to help provide a bookend with All-Pro Myles Garrett in Jim Schwartz's aggressive defensive scheme.

Okoronkwo signed a three-year, $19 million deal with the Browns and was entering the final year of his contract. Over two seasons in Cleveland, he appeared in 30 games—making five starts—and recorded 7.5 sacks, 54 tackles, and one forced fumble. The Browns saved $3.36 million with the move and will carry $1.95 million in dead cap.