The Browns have released 29-year old OT Kevin Shaffer.  Shaffer was one of Phil Savage’s big signings during his tenure but the problem with Shaffer is that the Browns’ paid him like a left tackle.  He couldn’t handle that job and was bumped to the right side by Pro Bowler Joe Thomas.  Shaffer played in 15 games (all starts) last season for the Browns and he played in 47 games (all starts) in his three seasons with the team.  The Browns might try to re-sign Shaffer at a smaller amount of cash.