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The Cleveland Browns have snapped up a wide receiver with ties to Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who just hit the open market. Malachi Corley, who was waived by the New York Jets on Tuesday, cleared waivers on Wednesday and will sign with the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad.
Corley, who was a third-round pick out of Western Kentucky in the 2024 NFL Draft, played with Rodgers last season. In addition to Corley’s history with Rodgers, the Steeles also brought him in for a pre-draft visit last year, a sign the team could be interested in the rare second-year player to hit the waiver wire.
But instead, it’ll be with the Steelers’ arch rivals that Corley will ply his trade, while the Steelers remain stuck in a seemingly never-ending search for a second wide receiver.
The 5-foot-11, 215-pound Corley has drawn comparisons to Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers All-Pro Deebo Samuel for his run-after-the-catch ability, but he did not have a productive rookie season.
Limited to nine games, Corley was targeted just three times by Rodgers last season, catching three passes for 16 yards. He also ran the ball twice for 26 yards.
With over 250 catches for nearly 3,000 yards and 29 touchdown grabs, his collegiate resume on paper was impressive. As a senior, 683 of Corley’s yards came after the catch, fifth-most in the NCAA.
The Steelers could alway poach Corley from the Browns’ practice squad, but then they would be required to play him on their 53-man active roster.
The Steelers and Browns are scheduled to meet one another for the first time in the 2025 season in Week 6, as the Steelers return from their bye week after a Week 4 trip to Ireland.
The Browns have no time off after their European trip. They’ll play the Minnesota Vikings in London in Week 5 before traveling to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in Week 6.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Browns Snap Up Wide Receiver with Steelers Connections
