The Browns released Lucas on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Lucas appeared in 10 games for Cleveland in 2025 and made five starts at tackle. The 34-year-old was just one season into a three-year deal and will now look to catch on with another team.
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Browns' Cornelius Lucas: Practices in full
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Lucas (back) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Lucas was forced to miss Week 10 against the Jets with a back injury that popped up on last Friday's injury report. Since then, the backup right tackle has logged a limited practice session Wednesday and upgraded to a full session Thursday. The 34-year-old veteran looks to be on track to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Ravens and reclaim his spot on the depth chart as the backup right tackle to Jack Conklin.
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Browns' Cornelius Lucas: Taken off injury report
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Lucas (ankle) wasn't listed on Cleveland's injury report Wednesday.
Lucas is now fully recovered from the ankle injury he suffered during the team's preseason matchup versus the Eagles last month. Now healthy, the 34-year-old is expected to serve as the team's No. 2 left tackle behind Dawan Jones after signing with the team in March.
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Browns' Cornelius Lucas: Ruled out Saturday with ankle issue
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Lucas has been declared out for the remainder of Saturday's preseason game against Philadelphia due to an ankle injury.
Lucas limped to the locker room in the first half and isn't going to be able to return to the game. The veteran offensive lineman signed with Cleveland during the offseason and is slated to serve in a rotational role at tackle during the 2025 campaign, provided the ankle injury doesn't prove to be serious.
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Browns' Cornelius Lucas: Heading to Cleveland
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The Browns agreed to terms with Lucas on a two-year, $10 million contract Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Lucas turns 34 years old in July and has 129 games of experience, including 54 starts. He appeared in 14 regular-season contests for the Commanders last season, making seven starts. In Cleveland, Lucas will serve as experienced veteran depth behind tackles Dawand Jones and Jack Conklin.
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Commanders' Cornelius Lucas: Good to go vs. Philly
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Lucas (ankle) is active for Thursday night's game against the Eagles, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
Lucas will return Thursday from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Bears, and he will provide depth on the Commanders' offensive line.
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Commanders' Cornelius Lucas: Won't suit up Week 9
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Lucas (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Lucas hurt his ankle in last Sunday's win over the Bears and didn't play after the third quarter. The left tackle has started five of the eight games in which he's played this season and has logged 61 percent of the Commanders' offensive snaps. Brandon Coleman's workload will likely increase as a result of Lucas' absence Sunday.
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Commanders' Cornelius Lucas: Stays with Washington
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Lucas is re-signing with the Commanders on a one-year contract Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Lucas is now set for a fifth season in Washington, where he's mostly served as a reserve offensive tackle. He started four of his 17 games with the team last season.
