Oakland Raiders
Usama Young - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 200 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/08/1985 |
| Birthplace | Largo, MD |
| College | Kent State |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 3rd round, 2nd pick by Saints |
Browns sign former Bucs QB Johnson
The Browns added two quarterbacks to the roster this week, signing free agent Josh Johnson and promoting Thaddeus Lewis.
Browns' free safety spot wide open
Two positions to watch in Cleveland are free safety and defensive tackle.
Reports: Browns sign FS Young
The Browns could have a new starting free safety, as WKNR-AM in Cleveland and other media outlets are reporting the team will sign free agent Usama Young.
Report: Saints offer tenders to three players
The Saints have offered one-year tenders to RFAs Zach Strief, Usama Young and Jermon Bushrod.
PLAYER NEWS
The Cleveland Browns have released Young.|||||||
Young was signed as a free agent in 2011. In two seasons with the team he had 19 starts, 118 tackles and four interceptions.
Young sustained a thumb injury that likely will require surgery.|||||||
Young has been replaced on the roster by free agent quarterback Josh Johnson.
Young is back in action for Cleveland.|||||||
Young had been out with a concussion.
Young is out with a concussion for Sunday's game against Oakland.|||||||
Rookie Tashaun Gipson is expected to start in Young's place.
Young will start against Buffalo in place of Eric Hagg, who was beaten for a touchdown pass last week in Cincinnati.|||||||
Young, who started eight games last season, has yet to play a defensive snap this season. Hagg started Cleveland's first two games. He gave up a 44-yard TD pass in the 34-27 loss to the Bengals.
