Browns sign Isaiah Bond to three-year, fully guaranteed deal

The Cleveland Browns have signed former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond to a three-year, fully guaranteed contract worth about 3.018 million dollars, elevating him from undrafted free agent to a contract that mirrors what late second- or early third-round picks typically command. The deal comes after Bond’s legal situation was resolved with a grand jury no-bill last week, clearing him of criminal charges and opening the door for him to join the Browns’ offseason roster and compete for immediate playing time.

Bond’s path to Cleveland has been shaped by both the on-field promise he showed as a high-speed playmaker and the off-field headlines that surrounded him for months. A former Alabama standout who transferred to Texas for his final college season, Bond posted 34 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns in 2024. His 40-yard dash time of 4.39 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine underscored the speed that made him an intriguing prospect prior to the allegations. He was projected as a mid-round option before the case attracted scrutiny and ultimately led to his undrafted status this spring.

In signing Bond, the Browns undertook what officials described as a...