Rex Grossman couldn't find a home with the Cleveland Browns.
The quarterback has been released, the team announced. Grossman, a 12-year veteran who spent the past four seasons with the Washington Redskins, on Aug. 12.
Grossman had survived the Browns' and appeared to be a good fit for a Cleveland roster with two unproven commodities at quarterback in Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel. Grossman was familiar with Kyle Shanahan's system, having played under the offensive coordinator during their time together in Washington and Houston.
"Rex is a veteran," Browns coach Mike Pettine said Saturday, . "He's played in this system. He's good for the (other) guys in the room, and he also showed that he can still throw it. And that's the most important thing. He can still play."
It remains to be seen if Cleveland will add another quarterback or enter the season with just Hoyer and Manziel on the active roster.
Grossman's release comes on a busy day for the Browns, who made waiver claims on wide receiver LaRon Byrd, running back Glenn Winston, guard Ryan Seymour and guard Caylin Hauptmann.
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