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Browns release Cody Parkey from IR

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The Cleveland Browns have released the recently injured and much maligned kicker from injured reserve allowing him to sign with any other team. 

The second Cody Parkey era in Cleveland has now come to a close. Cleveland released the currently injured kicker from injured reserve making him a free agent.

The Browns have another kicker on the roster currently in Chase McLaughlin, who won the kicking competition by default after Cody Parkey suffered a quad injury which landed him on injured reserve. By releasing Parkey it will allow him to sign with a different team when healthy instead of sitting on IR all season.

Browns place three on IR, waive two others

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The Cleveland Browns made five roster moves on Monday as they continue to trim the roster and place players on injured reserve.

The Cleveland Browns made the necessary roster moves Monday in order to get down to the required 80. Cody Parkey, Connor Davis, and Montrel Meander have been placed on injured reserve. Additionally, the team waived Alex Taylor and Alexander Hollins.

The only real move of consequence here is the placement of Parkey on IR. Parkey was one of two options vying for the kicking job, the other being Chase McLaughlin. By default the job now belongs to McLaughlin, but that could change either prior or during the season.

Browns re-sign Cody Parkey to one-year deal

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The Cleveland Browns have decided to bring back their kicker for another year.

The second Cody Parkey era in Cleveland goes on. Parkey agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns Saturday which will extend his stay another year.

Cody Parkey made 19 of 22 field goal attempts last season and 43 of 47 extra-point attempts. Parkey missed two kicks between 30 and 39 yards and one between 40 and 49 yards. There was not a field goal attempt 50 yards or more for Parkey last season.

Browns upcoming free agent decisions

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The Cleveland Browns have some tough and not so tough decisions to make in regards to some of their upcoming free agents.

Just like every team in the NFL, the Cleveland Browns will have free agents and they must decide whether or not they want to bring them back on another deal. The decision in regards to some players is pretty clear, while others it is not as easy. Let’s start this off with a group of players that really do not require an explanation, but should not be back next season.

Easy no decision

Kevin Johnson, Karl Joseph, Kendall Lamm, and Andrew Sendejo. That’s the list and it’s a pretty easy one to figure out why. Three of these players were signed on one-year deals on defense and were either unavailable to play, flat out bad, or both. In regards to Lamm, the Browns can look elsewhere for a backup tackle as he was not that impressive when he did see the field.

Olivier Vernon

Olivier Vernon is an interesting case considering he suffered an Achilles injury that ended his season. With the nature of his injury it could be a situation where he is not ready Week 1 and that could have an impact on what his market is this offseason. The Browns should consider bringing him back with the expectation of missed games and also adding another defensive end into the mix either through the draft or a low-cost free agent. If Cleveland goes down that path it would make an interesting dynamic on their defensive line which could prove to beneficial later in the season.

B.J. Goodson

B.J. Goodson was another one-year deal that the Browns made on defense, but unlike those mentioned above, it hit. Goodson was easily the Browns best linebacker this season and was an impact player on a regular basis. Cleveland is going to have add linebackers through the draft and free agency, but bringing back Goodson should be somewhat of a priority.

Hollywood Higgins

There’s something to be said about the chemistry between Rashard Higgins and Baker Mayfield. The two clearly have a connection and just seem to click. That being said, here’s the deal when it comes to Higgins. He is a perfectly fine third or fourth receiver on a team that has already invested in pass catchers. Looking at just receivers he is firmly third behind OBJ and Landry. Add in tight ends he drops down to fourth or fifth on the list depending on the formation. Finally, add in the running backs and his place on the hierarchy drops even further.

The fact of the matter is that Cleveland needs to add on the defensive side of the ball and spending on offense should not be a priority. Unless a return on another bargain contract is in the cards, the Browns should look elsewhere to fill a role that honestly should belong to a much faster receiver. Cleveland lacks speed with their receivers and when looking at who they have invested in versus who they haven’t, it is much easier to find a burner type to compliment their current group rather than to replace them with explosive receivers and retain Higgins.

Larry Ogunjobi

It has been an up and down career for Larry Ogunjobi so far which is why this is a difficult player to properly assess. There have been moments of equally good and bad play from Ogunjobi which is why the Browns need to be careful when evaluating this position. Cleveland currently has Sheldon Richardson under contract for next season, but there is an out available if they decide to choose that path. The Browns did draft Jordan Elliott in the 3rd round of the 2020 draft and Andrew Billings flies under the radar due to his opting out of the season. It really seems like Ogunjobi’s status could be tied to Richardson. Keep Richardson and let Ogunjobi go or move on from Richardson and re-sign Ogunjobi.

Cody Parkey

Cody Parkey was not terrible last season, but considering his track record why gamble on this again? Find a new kicker.

Terrance Mitchell

Terrance Mitchell started all 16 games for the Cleveland Browns this past season and he was fine, but did not play at a level that a starting cornerback should. If Cleveland can sign Mitchell to a similar deal he is coming off of and play him as a sub-corner it could work.

KhaDarel Hodge

A lot of the reasons that apply to why the Browns should not re-sign Rashard Higgins apply to KhaDarel Hodge. Hodge does not give Cleveland what they need for a wide receiver behind their other receivers and the team should look to find another option as a bottom of the depth chart option.

Porter Gustin

If the Browns do decide to bring back Olivier Vernon as mentioned above it might be a good idea to consider also bringing back Porter Gustin. Cleveland might need to put together a combination of players at the start of the season to manufacture the production that will be missed with Vernon being out. Gustin, Adrian Clayborn, and a defensive lineman in the draft would certainly be able to hold down the fort in a rotational scenario.

Stepen Carlson

As of now Cleveland has three other tight ends on the roster and it does not appear that any of them will be going anywhere any time soon. Austin Hooper, Harrison Bryant, and David Njoku are ahead of Stephen Carlson on the depth chart so there might not be an urgency to re-sign him. Carlson did appear in 88 offensive plays (8%) this season and 335 special teams plays (79%). Cleveland could continue to use Carlson in this capacity if they were to bring him back. It’s not a must sign scenario, but having a fourth tight end for a team that seems to be fond of them seems like a wise decision.

Why the confidence in Cody Parkey?

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski stated on Monday that he still has a ton of confidence in their kicker.

For those hoping that the Browns would make a change at kicker it does not seem like its going to happen. Head coach Kevin Stefanski emphasized his confidence in Cody Parkey while meeting with the media Monday.

If there is anything Bears fans can tell you it is that having confidence in Cody Parkey is a mistake.

Cody Parkey has missed an extra-point in three consecutive games and that is not a good trend. The latest miss was the predictable doink variety and that is not a surprise considering Parkey’s past. While the most infamous doink is the “Double Doink”, Parkey hit the uprights six times in 2018 with the Bears in including four times in a single game. It is almost like Cody Parkey is addicted to doinks.

There are two positions in sports that when they are off, THEY ARE OFF. A closing pitcher in baseball and a kicker in football. Right now Cody Parkey is off and it is happening at the worst time possible. The Browns are fighting for the playoffs and could end up breaking their lengthy playoff drought.

If Cleveland does make the postseason it is clear that they have a liability at kicker and that could be a problem. Having confidence in Cody Parkey is liking making wishes with a monkey paw, there’s always a catch. You can wish for world peace and be invaded by aliens or a sandwich and the turkey is a little dry. The Browns are trusting Parkey and the twist is that he doinks kicks.

Browns activate Conklin, Parkey

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The Cleveland Browns have activated their starting right tackle and kicker from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Some good news for the Cleveland Browns coming on Saturday afternoon. The team has activated tackle Jack Conklin and Cody Parkey from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Saturday was the earliest that either player was eligible to be activated. The Browns special teams unit will be back to full strength as long snapper Charley Hughlett avoided landing on the list earlier this week. Perhaps more importantly Cleveland has an anchor on their offensive line back in Conklin. The jury is still out in regards to the status of Wyatt Teller, but having Conklin back either way is a huge win.

Browns place three more on reserve/COVID-19 list

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The Cleveland Browns have placed three more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

One day after completing contact tracing and two after placing Andy Janovich on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Cleveland Browns are placing three more players on that list. Jack Conklin, Charley Hughlett, and Cody Parkey have been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list after it was determined that they were in close contact with a non-staff member who tested positive.

As it was mentioned previously, the Browns need to monitor things very closely inside their building. This has not reached full-blown outbreak status as these players in particular have not tested positive, however there has been four players placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list just this week and that is not a good trend.

It is still possible that these players test negative and are able to play this week, but the same possibility also exists that they are not able to take the field this Sunday. Being without their starting right tackle and two integral parts of their special teams unit would be a big blow for Cleveland.

Four predictions for the Browns in Week 3

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1. The running game will continue to produce 

This is simple really. The duo of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt is one of , if not the best in the NFL. Combine that with the Browns offensive line and it is the envy of the league. Cleveland will need to use both early and often to have a chance in this game.

2. Baker Mayfield will regress from last week

Listen, the Bengals defense is atrocious which helped lead to the improved performance of Baker Mayfield. Mayfield will bounce back down to earth this week facing a superior Washington defense. Chase Young, Montez Sweat, and Jonathan Allen will make like difficult for Mayfield. It will be up to the Browns coaching staff to put Mayfield in a position to succeed, A.K.A. throwing less.

3. Cody Parkey misses a kick

Total shot in the dark here but what has Cody Parkey shown in the past that he is a reliable NFL kicker? Nothing. Parkey missing a field goal extra point this week almost seems destined to happen, even after going 5-5 in his Browns return.

4. The defense continues to play poorly 

Even at full strength this defense would be nothing to write home about. The Browns are not healthy on defense and those who are playing high snap counts shouldn’t. Cleveland’s defense could very easily get shredded for a third straight week. 

Browns sign Cody Parkey, waive Austin Seibert

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The Cleveland Browns have signed kicker Cody Parkey and waived Austin Seibert Monday after struggling in Sunday’s loss to the Ravens.

The Browns signed Cody Parkey to their 53-man roster Monday.

Austin Seibert missed an extra point and field goal in Sunday’s 38-6 loss to the Ravens. The team subsequently waived Seibert after signing Parkey.

This is the second stint in Cleveland. for Cody Parkey. Parkey was with the Browns in 2016 making 80% of his field goals and 95.2% of his extra point attempts. Parkey is probably best known for the double doink during his one season with the Chicago Bears.