Overview
- Releasing Cornelius Lucas frees about $2.045 million in cap space and leaves roughly $1.6 million in dead money, according to reports.
- The timing avoids a $500,000 roster bonus due next week and cancels per-game roster bonuses of $30,000 and a $50,000 workout bonus.
- Lucas, a 12-year veteran, appeared in 10 games with five starts in 2025, logging 221 snaps at right tackle plus 64 at left tackle in Week 3.
- Cleveland recently acquired Tytus Howard from Houston and quickly finalized a three-year, $63 million extension to reinforce the line.
- Turnover continues across the unit with decisions pending on Wyatt Teller, Joel Bitonio, Teven Jenkins, Cam Robinson, Jack Conklin, and Ethan Pocic, and the team entered the day about $17.31 million over the cap.