Tyvis Powell dreamed of playing for his hometown Browns and thought it would happen this fall.
But the Browns waived the Bedford, Ohio, native and Ohio State product on Friday. He worked as a backup free safety throughout organized team activities, which wrapped up this week.
"When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal, you do not change your decision to get there," Powell wrote on Twitter.
Powell, 23, joined the Browns on Feb. 6 when they claimed him off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks.
He appeared in eight games with the Seahawks last season as an undrafted rookie and compiled three tackles on special teams.
Powell played 42 games with the Buckeyes and led them with three interceptions during his final collegiate season in 2015.
