Browns release Richardson

Cleveland Browns’ veteran tackle Sheldon Richardson’s contract was terminated Friday, a move that creates more salary-cap space but also a hole in the middle of Cleveland’s defensive line. Days after adding free agent end Jadeveon Clowney, the Browns parted with Richardson, who started 16 games last season and played well for the team since signing a three-year, $37 million contract with Cleveland in 2019. The Browns will save around $12 million in cash and salary cap space with Richardson off the roster. Cleveland had roughly $10.3 million left under the cap after signing Clowney to an incentive-laden, one-year deal this week.