Javon

Patterson

A fourth-round pick in 2018, Lauletta was let go by the Browns earlier today. In addition, the Browns waived/released WR KhaDarel Hodge, DL Sheldon Day, RB Johnny Stanton, LB Elijah Lee, DL Joe Jackson, DL Cameron Malveaux, DL Curtis Weaver, S Jovante Moffatt, DB Elijah Benton, WR Ja’Marcus Bradley, TE Jordan Franks, TE Kyle Markway, G Colby Gossett, LB Willie Harvey, LB Tegray Scales, RB John Kelly, C Javon Patterson, CB Emmanuel Rugamba, and DT Marvin Wilson.

Patterson was already facing long odds of carving out a long NFL career. This makes it that much harder. He does have youth working in his favor, as he does not turn 22 until July. If Patterson can get back to full health, he offers the ability to play both guard and center.

A utility lineman with the ability to play both guard and center, Patterson notably started every game (24) in his final two seasons at left guard for the Rebels. Given coach Frank Reich’s insistent pounding at the table to make the running game a priority this offseason, it makes sense Patterson’s body control and foot quickness landed on the Colts’ interior. He’ll compete as a reserve this upcoming year.