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The Browns promoted wide receiver Tori Gurley and cornerback Julian Posey from their practice squad to the active roster, placed undrafted rookie safety Josh Aubrey on injured reserve with an injured ankle and waived running back Bobby Rainey, the team announced this afternoon.

Aubrey sprained an ankle and knee during practice Thursday, coach Rob Chudzinski said. A team spokesman said Aubrey’s injured ankle is the reason he was put on IR, though it’s not broken.

Here is the news release from the Browns about the roster moves:

BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns on Friday promoted Tori Gurley and Julian Posey to the active roster from the club’s practice squad. In addition, the team placed Josh Aubrey on injured reserve (ankle) and waived RB Bobby Rainey.

Gurley, a 6-4, 230-pound wide receiver, is a first-year NFL player. He appeared in the Browns’ first two games and recorded one catch for 15 yards, then spent the past four weeks on the team’s practice squad. Gurley appeared on the practice squads of Minnesota (three weeks), San Diego (three weeks), Tampa Bay (two weeks) and Oakland (two weeks) in 2012 after spending the entire 2011 season on Green Bay’s practice squad.

A two-year letterman at South Carolina, Gurley entered the NFL following his redshirt sophomore season. A native of Rock Hill, S.C., he graduated from Rock Hill High School.

Posey, a 5-10, 190-pound defensive back, is a first-year NFL player out of Ohio University. He was signed to the Browns’ practice squad on Sept. 2, after spending training camp with the Dolphins. In 2012, Posey appeared in two games with Miami and spent 11 weeks on the Dolphins’ practice squad. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent, Posey spent 15 weeks on the New York Jets’ practice squad in 2011.

Posey is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated from La Salle High School. His younger brother, DeVier, is a wide receiver for the Houston Texans.

Aubrey, a rookie defensive back, appeared in six games on special teams. He recorded one special-teams tackle and rushed for 34 yards on a fake punt at Minnesota on Sept. 22.

Posey will wear No. 38 and Gurley will wear No. 81.

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A stiff breeze could knock Rainey down.

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Hmm, Gurley vs. Little:

Size: Wash
Drops: Gurley
Difficult Catches: Little
Speed: Wash
Jumping: Little
Blocking: Little
Run after catch: Little
Getting Open: Wash

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he's not that quick.

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Gurley is in my opinion a less-talented version of Little. The profiles I found on NFL.com echo that sentiment.

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Scouting report from NFL combine (name redacted... tell me who this is):

OVERVIEW
X is a wide receiver in a tight end's body that could develop into a quality reserve at the next level. He is not exactly fast, but he is a long strider that can stretch the field down the seam. He uses his great length to make catches even when he is covered, but he does not have reliable hands. He also is a bit stiff in the hips and lacks the fluidity to get open in man coverage. X is tough kid that seeks out contact as a blocker and works the middle of the field which makes him an attractive later round prospect.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS X is a monster wide receiver. Long strider with deceptive deep speed. Fluid route runner that finds holes in zone coverage. Uses frame to shield defenders from the ball and consistently wins jump balls. Fearless on crossing routes and strong runner after the catch. Willing and very capable blocker.

WEAKNESSES Lacks explosion off the line and out of his breaks. Does not always beat the press off the line despite his size. Runs a bit high and struggles to maintain speed in transition. Lets the ball get inside his frame and drops too many catchable passes. Will not make people miss in the open field after the catch.




Now for the other one:

OVERVIEW
He is a huge receiver with great ball skills that has a knack for making the difficult catch in traffic. He is a long strider that has deceptive speed and fights through tacklers to consistently gain yards after contact. However, he is not fast enough to be a big play threat. Y may end up being a steal in the middle rounds.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Y has great size and length. Possesses big strong hands and shows terrific body control to make the acrobatic catch. Smart player that sets up defensive backs with fakes and has the burst to quickly gain separation. Strong runner after the catch with a powerful stiff arm. Fearless over the middle and a willing blocker.

WEAKNESSES Does not possess the deep speed to stretch the field. High cut player that struggles at times to sink his hips and will lose speed in transition. Not the shiftiest runner in the open field and will not consistently get yards after the catch.


Both profiles from NFL.com

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Scouting report from NFL combine (name redacted... tell me who this is):

OVERVIEW
X is a wide receiver in a tight end's body that could develop into a quality reserve at the next level. He is not exactly fast, but he is a long strider that can stretch the field down the seam. He uses his great length to make catches even when he is covered, but he does not have reliable hands. He also is a bit stiff in the hips and lacks the fluidity to get open in man coverage. X is tough kid that seeks out contact as a blocker and works the middle of the field which makes him an attractive later round prospect.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS X is a monster wide receiver. Long strider with deceptive deep speed. Fluid route runner that finds holes in zone coverage. Uses frame to shield defenders from the ball and consistently wins jump balls. Fearless on crossing routes and strong runner after the catch. Willing and very capable blocker.

WEAKNESSES Lacks explosion off the line and out of his breaks. Does not always beat the press off the line despite his size. Runs a bit high and struggles to maintain speed in transition. Lets the ball get inside his frame and drops too many catchable passes. Will not make people miss in the open field after the catch.




Now for the other one:

OVERVIEW
He is a huge receiver with great ball skills that has a knack for making the difficult catch in traffic. He is a long strider that has deceptive speed and fights through tacklers to consistently gain yards after contact. However, he is not fast enough to be a big play threat. Y may end up being a steal in the middle rounds.

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Y has great size and length. Possesses big strong hands and shows terrific body control to make the acrobatic catch. Smart player that sets up defensive backs with fakes and has the burst to quickly gain separation. Strong runner after the catch with a powerful stiff arm. Fearless over the middle and a willing blocker.

WEAKNESSES Does not possess the deep speed to stretch the field. High cut player that struggles at times to sink his hips and will lose speed in transition. Not the shiftiest runner in the open field and will not consistently get yards after the catch.


Both profiles from NFL.com

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I watched Rainy in college and was impressed... I was excited when we got him.

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Posey, a 5-10, 190-pound defensive back, is a first-year NFL player out of Ohio University. He was signed to the Browns’ practice squad on Sept. 2, after spending training camp with the Dolphins. In 2012, Posey appeared in two games with Miami and spent 11 weeks on the Dolphins’ practice squad. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent, Posey spent 15 weeks on the New York Jets’ practice squad in 2011.

Posey is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated from La Salle High School. His younger brother, DeVier, is a wide receiver for the Houston Texans.

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Awesome! We must have the only first-year NFL player with two years of NFL experience! Regardless, happy to see a Bobcat alumnus! (Even happier if he contributes well)

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he's not that quick.

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Man, Little has some strength and athleticism. Obviously I knew that, but those are impressive.

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Man, Little has some strength and athleticism. Obviously I knew that, but those are impressive.

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Measurables.....tangibles........yes, they're impressive.

What about doing the job? Has he been impressive? I don't have the answer to that. You need to make up your own mind.

I will say, the measurables are just that. Measurable.

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