Starks had his contract with the Browns terminated on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Starks played just one season in Cleveland, as he started in 15 games this season. He recorded 29 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery. The 32-year-old will now hit the free agency market hoping to join a team in need of defensive line depth.

Starks (knee) is active Sunday against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Starks isn't a big name in IDP circles, but his presence could help provide depth to a Browns run defense that has struggled mightily this season.

The Browns have signed Starks to a two-year deal worth $8 million, espncleveland.com reports. Starks boosts the depth of a Cleveland defensive line that is poised to lose Ahtyba Rubin. He's coming off a season in which he recorded 28 tackles and 4.5 sacks for Miami and figures to compete for a starting role with Cleveland this coming season.

Starks was released by the Dolphins on Wednesday, Andrew Abramson of the Palm Beach Post reports. Starks offers some ability as a pass rusher on the interior, but the Dolphins' recent signing of big-ticket free agent Ndamukong Suh would have made Starks an expensive backup player. With the team unwilling to commit $5 million to a player who would have likely seen limited snaps, Starks will now have to look for an opportunity elsewhere. Though his performance took a step back in 2014 (28 tackles, 4.5 sacks), it wouldn't be surprising if he still earned a starting role with another organization during the upcoming season.

Starks finished the 2014 season with 28 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Starks had an average season as his tackle numbers were a little low but his sack figure was right in line with what he has produced over the past four seasons. He is a solid anchor in the middle, alas one that is never quite happy with his contract.

Starks is listed as active for Sunday's game against Green Bay.�� Starks' return will boost the Dolphins' defensive front line, but a wait-and-see approach is in order for IDP owners. To date, he has seven tackles and 1.5 sacks in three games.

Starks is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports. Starks (back) has been limited all week in practice, so it's hard to say if his condition has improved to the point where the Dolphins are comfortable playing him for major snaps. A smaller role could be in store for the defensive tackle this weekend.

Starks (back) returned to practice Monday, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. Starks missed the Dolphins' Week 4 game due to a back injury, but appears to have a decent chance of being ready for this Sunday's game against Green Bay. Expect the talented defensive tackle to have his status monitored as the week unfolds.

Starks (back) won't play Sunday against the Raiders, the Sun Sentinel reports. With Starks out Sunday, the likes of Jared Odrick and Earl Mitchell are in line to see expanded opportunities in the Dolphins' Week 4 defense.

Starks left practice early Wednesday, according to the Palm Beach Post. There was no reason given as to why Starks left practice but he has been dealing with a back injury off and on since training camp.