Willies (knee) was waived from the reserve/retired list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Willies has not participated in the first two practices of training camp after undergoing minor surgery on his knee this offseason, Dan Labbe of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Willies signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on Monday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Willies was not targeted and played three snaps in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Jets.

The Browns elevated Willies to the active roster Saturday.

The Browns signed Willies to the practice squad Tuesday.

Willies (knee) had his practice squad contract with the Browns expire Monday, freelance NFL writer Howard Balzer reports.

Willies (knee) was placed on the practice squad injured reserve list, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Willies (knee) sustained a torn ACL during Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Willies was placed on the Browns' practice squad/injured list Friday with a knee injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.