BEREA, Ohio — Browns coach Eric Mangini continued his roster makeover, signing free agent wide receiver Ray Ventrone and offensive lineman Billy Yates.

The Browns also waived defensive back DeAngelo Smith.
Mangini coached both Ventrone and Yates with New England in 2005. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Ventrone is expected to play on Cleveland’s special teams. He was waived by the Patriots earlier this month.
Yates (6-2, 305) made 12 starts over four seasons with New England. He was released by the Patriots on Sept. 4.
Cleveland’s roster has 24 new players under Mangini, who was hired in January after being fired by the New York Jets.