The Cleveland Browns have waived linebacker Tanner Vallejo after just one season with team. Vallejo appeared in 13 games with Cleveland.
Tanner Vallejo was not long for the Cleveland Browns. The team decided to waive the 24-year old linebacker after just one season with the team. Vallejo initially came to Cleveland after being waived by the Buffalo Bills on September 1, 2018. The Browns claimed Vallejo off waivers shortly after.
Appearing in 13 games for the Browns, Vallejo made 27 combined tackles and forced one fumble. Vallejo started one game for the Browns due to a rash of injures during the season. Vallejo’s season ended due to a hamstring injury. Cleveland placed Vallejo on injured reserve on December 28th.
It is rather clear that Vallejo did not have a future in Cleveland. The roster already boasts some linebackers who the team currently values more. Additionally there are upgrades that can be made via free agency or the upcoming draft.
Tanner Vallejo did not last long on the waiver wire
In a series of events that is extremely similar to last season, Tanner Vallejo went to the team with waiver priority. Cleveland held this title last season, Arizona has it this season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the news.
Apparently other teams placed claims for Tanner Vallejo.
Apparently Vallejo is a player of interest to several teams. As Rapoport put it, a lot of teams. For someone who went his entire rookie season without a tackle, Vallejo sure garnered a lot of interest. In fact all of Vallejo’s 27 tackles came during his one season in Cleveland.
Tanner Vallejo may be able to carve out a career with the Arizona Cardinals. While it did not quite work out in Cleveland, Arizona should be able to provide an opportunity he would not have had with the Browns.
