Browns sign DE Benton Whitley (6.4.26)

For Immediate Release

June 4, 2026

Browns sign DE Benton Whitley

BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns have signed DE Benton Whitley.

Whitley (6-4, 255) is officially in his third NFL season out of Holy Cross. Originally signed by Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2022, Whitley has appeared in six career games with the Vikings (2023) and Giants (2023-24). Last season, he spent time on Tampa Bay’s practice squad. Whitley will wear No. 61.

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