Burnett will sign a contract with the Browns on Friday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burnett was granted his release from the Steelers on Monday after a disappointing 2018 in which he totaled only 30 tackles in 11 games. The 30-year-old should compete for the starting role at strong safety with new addition Eric Murray, as last year's starter Jabrill Peppers was sent to the Giants in the trade for Odell Beckham (quadriceps) in March.

The Steelers have released Burnett.

EDGE Analysis

Burnett fell off the IDP radar last season, logging just 30 total tackles in 11 games in his first and only season with the Steelers. Whether the 30-year-old resurfaces on the fantasy radar in 2019 depends on where he ends up, but it seems unlikely he'll approach the statistical heights he reached during his peak years as a Green Bay Packer.

The Steelers informed Burnett he will be released before Apr. 1, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh planned to release the 30-year-old safety this past Wednesday but will wait another week because of an accounting issue. Regardless of when it happens, Burnett figures to have trouble finding a starting job on the open market, as he hasn't played a 16-game season since 2012 and struggled in coverage the past couple years. It wasn't so long ago that Burnett was the top tackle compiler among all defensive backs, averaging 7.6 per game in 60 appearances from 2011 to 2014.

Burnett had three tackles (all solo) during Sunday's 16-13 win over Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

After eight years with Green Bay in which he averaged over 87 tackles per season Burnett struggled in his first season with Pittsburgh, finishing the 2018 season with 30 tackles in 11 games. Outplayed by rookie Terrell Edmunds, Burnett still has two years remaining on his current contract and will likely return in 2019 to provide depth in the Pittsburgh secondary.

Burnett (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burnett was listed as questionable despite three full practices this week, and will make his return after sitting out Week 13 against the Chargers. The 29-year-old should assume his rotational role at strong safety behind rookie Terrell Edmunds.

Burnett (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burnett sat out the Steelers' Week 13 loss to the Chargers due to a back injury, but has now logged three straight full practices. If the veteran safety is able to suit up against the Raiders on Sunday, he'll play his usual rotational role.

Burnett (back) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Burnett sat out last Sunday's loss to the Chargers after not practicing during the week, and his quick return to full participation is an encouraging sign. The 29-year-old had been serving in a secondary role at safety behind rookie Terrell Edmunds before the back injury cropped up, and will likely see a similar role with his return.

Burnett (back) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Burnett was listed as doubtful after not practicing this week so him not playing Sunday was to be expected. The veteran safety has played limited snaps in recent weeks as rookie Terrell Edmunds will continue to start at strong safety.

Burnett (back) is officially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Burnett did not practice in any extent this week, and appears on track to sit out Sunday's primetime tilt against the Chargers. If Burnett is indeed unable to suit up Week 13, expect Jordan Dangerfield, Mike Hilton and Artie Burns to benefit from slightly increased workloads.

Burnett (back) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Burnett is nursing a back injury of undisclosed severity, which he appears to have picked up during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos. The veteran safety saw his lowest snap count of the season (18) during the Week 12 lost, possibly due to the nagging back issue. If he's unable to suit up against the Chargers on Sunday, expect Jordan Dangerfield, Mike Hilton and Artie Burns to see slightly increased defensive roles.