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WRCLE40 insightsLatest Sep 15, 2026
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PositiveBreakoutSep 4, 2026Field Gulls
The 5-foot-8 wide receiver was a standout for the Cleveland Browns in preseason, catching five passes for 60 yards and three touchdowns across the team's preseason outings, including two touchdowns in the preseason finale against New England and one against Buffalo. Despite his undersized frame, Floriea earned fan-favorite status among Browns fans and was not added to the practice squad, making him a free agent. The Seahawks are hosting a tryout for him this week, signaling interest in adding depth to their wide receiver room after Cody White departed to the Raiders' practice squad.
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PositiveBreakoutSep 4, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Floriea emerged as a standout for the Cleveland Browns during preseason, catching five passes for 60 yards and three touchdowns across the team's preseason outings; two touchdowns came in the preseason finale against New England and one against Buffalo. Despite being undersized at 5-foot-8, he earned fan-favorite status and attracted interest from the Seattle Seahawks, who are hosting him for a tryout this week. The source notes he was not added to the Browns' practice squad, making him a free agent after going undrafted following his Kent State career where he posted 100 receptions for 1,321 yards and 12 touchdowns in three years.
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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Floriea was cut and not added to the practice squad despite strong preseason production (3 TDs) because all his success came against second-team defenses; he was stifled by the Browns' starting corners Denzel Ward and Tytus Campbell in practice. The source notes that Malachi Corley and Tylan Wallace's special teams value as returners likely displaced Floriea, and that Floriea cannot remain engaged in downfield blocking, limiting his utility in the receiver room alongside Jerry Jeudy, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, and Isaiah Bond.
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PositiveProjectionAug 28, 2026Dawgs By Nature
The source makes a case for Floriea's roster inclusion based on preseason performance trajectory and improved route running. Across three preseason games, Floriea totaled 11 targets, 6 receptions, 95 yards, and 3 touchdowns. The source notes his development has improved from last year: 'This year, it just seems different for Floriea. His routes have more meaning. He is giving extra deception and is selling it more.' The source also highlights his effort on a near-catch in the second quarter where he was one inch away from a third touchdown.
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PositiveUsageAug 28, 2026Dawgs By Nature
In the preseason game versus New England Patriots, Floriea caught 3 of 5 targets for 29 yards and 2 touchdowns. The source emphasizes his route running quality, contested catch ability, and effort on plays: 'He doesn't drop balls. He doesn't throw his arms up when he doesn't make a contested catch. He accepts incompletions. He runs crisp routes. He sells his fakes. He does his job.' Coach Lance Reisland stated: 'What you saw from Luke Floriea tonight is what we see every day in practice. He consistently gets open, makes plays, works hard and is a great teammate.'
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PositiveDepth ChartAug 28, 2026Dawgs By Nature
Floriea is projected to make the 53-man roster as one of the final two wide receiver spots after General Manager Andrew Berry switched him in over Gage Larvadain following the final preseason game. General Manager Andrew Berry praised Floriea's performance, noting he gets open, wins matchups, and catches everything. There's a slight chance Floriea catches attention on waivers, whereas Larvadain more easily reaches the practice squad.
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