Browns Tender Six Exclusive Free Agents, Including K Andre Szmyt

Andre Szmyt, who joined the practice squad late in the 2024 season and won the kicking job last year, finished 24‑of‑27 on field goals and 25‑of‑26 on extra points across all 17 games. The Browns also tendered tight end Brenden Bates, wide receiver Malachi Corley, linebacker Winston Reid, long snapper Rex Sunahara, and wide receiver Jamari Thrash.

Bates recorded four receptions for 48 yards in 16 career games, Corley had 13 catches for 127 yards with Cleveland last year, and Thrash totaled 10 catches for 107 yards. Reid played 16 games in 2024 but missed last season with a back injury, while Sunahara handled snapping duties in every game during the 2025 season.