Browns Claim Toriano Pride Jr. Off Waivers

Pride's Brief Bills Tenure and Game Film

Pride logged 101 defensive snaps and 29 special-teams plays across three preseason games for Buffalo. He recorded six solo tackles and one pass breakup on defense. The cornerback also made two kick-coverage stops. His 4.32-second 40-yard dash time showcased elite speed at the position. The Olympian

The Bills kept five cornerbacks on their initial roster, suggesting Pride faced steep competition in Buffalo's secondary. Coach Todd Monken noted Pride's performance in joint practices caught the Browns' eye. His college film included 82 tackles, five interceptions and 16 passes defensed at Missouri after transferring from Clemson. Star-Telegram

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Buffalo's Lone Waiver Loss on Cutdown Day

Pride became Buffalo's only player claimed off waivers during the cutdown period. The Bills also waived undrafted rookie cornerback Kani Walker, who had an interception in the preseason opener. Walker cleared waivers and became eligible to return to Buffalo's practice squad. BND

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Cleveland's Secondary Gets Younger and Deeper

The Browns' claim of Pride reflects their strategy to add youth and depth to their defensive backfield. By releasing Julian Okwara, a 51-game veteran with 10 sacks, Cleveland cleared salary cap space and a roster spot. Okwara's departure signals the team's shift toward building around younger talent. Ledger-Enquirer

Pride's waiver claim gives the Browns a cheap cornerback option with upside potential. His elite athletic testing and college production suggested he had dropped too far in the draft. Cleveland will now have to decide whether to keep Pride on the 53-man roster or move him to the practice squad. Mahoning Matters

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