Browns claim DB Smith off waivers from Lions

Published: Apr 28, 2010 at 01:24 PM

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns claimed defensive back DeAngelo Smith off waivers from the Detroit Lions.

Smith appeared in seven games last season with the Lions, who signed him on Nov. 18, two months after the Browns waived him. A fifth-round pick by Dallas in 2009, Smith was released by the Cowboys in September.

He signed with Cleveland but was inactive for the season opener against Minnesota and waived on Sept. 16.

Smith made 28 career starts at Cincinnati, where he recorded 126 tackles and 12 interceptions for the Bearcats.

The Browns also waived defensive back Matterral Richardson.

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