Updated at 7:00 p.m., Monday, September 3, 2007
Ex-Warrior Purcell signed to Browns practice squad
Advertiser Staff
Former University of Hawaii defensive end Melila Purcell was one of six players signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad today, according to the team's Web site.The 6-foot-5, 285-pounder was the team's sixth-round pick in the 2007 NFL draft.
Others signed were running back Chris Barclay, offensive lineman Cliff Louis, defensive linemen Chase Pittman, and receivers Steve Sanders and Syndric Steptoe.
Players are eligible for the practice squad unless they've been active for nine games in one season or been on practice squads for three years. A player must spend at least three weeks on the practice squad for it to count as one season.
Practice squad players are able to practice with the team but cannot dress or play on game days without first being moved to the active roster. Practice squad players are essentially free agents and are able to be signed to another team's active roster.
