Texans claimed LB Paul Hazel off waivers from the Browns. Hazel appeared in 13 games last season, but managed only 14 defensive snaps. He'll fight for a spot on special teams in Houston.

Browns released LB Paul Hazel. Hazel dressed for 13 games in 2013, but totaled just 14 defensive snaps in those contests. He went undrafted out of Western Michigan in 2013.

Browns claimed LB Paul Hazel off waivers from the Jaguars. An undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan, Hazel should get some run in Thursday's preseason finale before being cut loose again.