Browns Release Troubled WR Antonio Callaway to Activate OL Drew Forbes

There is no denying wide receiver Antonio Callaway's talent, but he's had too many issues dating back to his days at Florida for NFL teams to ignore.

Finally, the Cleveland Browns have had enough of the drama.

After picking him up prior to the 2018 season, the Cleveland Browns will now release the risky former fourth-round pick after activating offensive lineman Drew Forbes.

On top of being suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance policy, Callaway was recently benched by the Browns on Sunday for reportedly being late.

It was supposed to be just one game, but now he's without a team following his official and long-awaited release, indicating this latest issue must have run deeper. The swift action by the team gives off the impression this wasn't the first time in recent weeks Callaway abandoned team rules.

In 20 career games with the Browns, Callaway had 51 receptions for 675 yards and five touchdowns. If he was a big-time player, they might overlook his off-the-field problems that continually crop up, but he's Cleveland's No. 3 receiver, at best.

Time to emphasize Rashard Higgins by default.