Damontae Kazee: Everything you need to know

Kazee was released by the Browns on Monday. The 32-year-old appeared in four games and logged 48 total snaps (37 on special teams, 11 on defense) prior to his release, failing to record a defensive stat. Donovan McMillon and Rayshawn Jenkins (groin) are now expected to operate as Cleveland's top reserve safeties.

Kazee signed with the Browns on Monday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. The veteran safety from San Diego State will remain in the AFC North after spending the last three seasons of his career in Pittsburgh. Kazee appeared in 15 regular-season games for the Steelers in 2024, recording 31 total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, while playing 278 defensive snaps. He's now expected to compete with Trey Dean for one of the Browns' top reserve safety roles this summer.

Kazee finished the 2024 regular season with 31 tackles (22 solo) and two pass defenses, including an interception, over 15 games. Kazee started just one game this season after working mostly as a starter last year. Predictably, his numbers plummeted, though he still managed to record a pickoff for the fourth straight campaign. Kazee is set to become a free agent, and though he's been steady regardless of his role while with Pittsburgh, it's unclear if he'll be back with the Steelers next season.