The Cleveland Browns have signed former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond to a three-year, $3.018 million contract.
Bond’s agent Damien Butler announced Monday that the pact is fully-guaranteed, posting on Instagram: “Congrats to my client @isaiahbond_ for signing an unprecedented 3yr fully guaranteed contract with the @clevelandbrowns. The long journey to this deal highlights why I establish REAL relationships with my clients, not just transactional connections. No other agency could’ve successfully navigated this process the way @cmvsports has. Congrats to my whole team…We may not be the biggest but we are certainly the best!”
Bond, 21, was expected to be a mid-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft but went undrafted after being arrested on a sexual-assault charge just two weeks before the draft. Bond claimed the accusations against him were untrue, however, he turned himself in and posted $25,000 bail following the arrest. A grand jury later declined to indict Bond on sexual assault charges, though he could still face discipline from the NFL.
Browns’ general manager Andrew Berry said the franchise conducted “extensive research” before signing Bond: “we’ve spent much of the last calendar year getting to know Isaiah as a player and professional and much of the last four months gaining a full understanding of his legal situation. On the legal side, we have done extensive research that includes but is not limited to hearing from both sides of the case and receiving the results of an independently administered polygraph test. Before the allegations, we also spent a great deal of time with Isaiah during the draft process on campus, at the combine and at our facilities. His time at Alabama with Tommy Rees also weighed heavily on our assessment of his ability to operate successfully in a professional environment if brought into our organization. It is these touchpoints and more that gave us the necessary insights to make this decision. With his legal matter resolved through a no bill by a grand jury, Isaiah is focused on learning from this experience while moving forward with his life and career.”
Bond totaled 540 yards and five scores on 34 catches last season for the Longhorns. He also ran for 89 yards and a score over his 14 appearances. Bond spent his first two seasons at Alabama, where he totaled 888 yards and five scores on 65 catches.
The Browns will host the Los Angeles Rams in their preseason finale at 1 p.m. EDT Saturday in Cleveland.
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