The Cleveland Browns have signed K Ross Martin. Martin participated in the team's minicamp this week on a tryout basis. To make room on the roster, the club waived LB DeMarquis Gates.
Martin is 5-9, 187-pounds and officially in his first NFL season out of Duke. Originally signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2016, Martin has spent the past two training camps with the Jets. He set Duke records for career field goals made (78), field goals attempted (93), field goal percentage (.893), PATs (196) and total points (430). He is a native of Solon, Ohio and attended Walsh Jesuit High School.
Gates signed with the Browns on May 22.
