The Browns released Lucas on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. Lucas appeared in 10 games for Cleveland in 2025 and made five starts at tackle. The 34-year-old was just one season into a three-year deal and will now look to catch on with another team for the 2026 campaign.
Cornelius Lucas: Everything you need to know
Cornelius Lucas
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STATS
Birthdate
7/18/1991 (34)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'8", 327 lbs
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA, USA
Position
T
College
Kansas State
Experience
11 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2025-2026
(1 season)
Washington Commanders
2020-2025
(5 seasons)
Chicago Bears
2019-2020
(1 season)
Los Angeles Rams
2017-2019
(2 seasons)
New Orleans Saints
2018-2018
(1 season)
Detroit Lions
2014-2018
(4 seasons)
Cornelius Lucas: Breaking News
Lucas (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Lucas was forced to miss Week 10 against the Jets with a back injury that popped up on last Friday's injury report. Since then, the backup right tackle has logged a limited practice session Wednesday and upgraded to a full session Thursday. The 34-year-old veteran looks to be on track to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Ravens and reclaim his spot on the depth chart as the backup right tackle to Jack Conklin.
Lucas (back) has been ruled out for Cleveland's game versus the Jets. Lucas popped up on the injury report Friday and will now be forced to miss his fourth game of the season. In his absence, KT Leveston should serve as the backup right tackle behind Jack Conklin.