Browns fans nervously clenching and unclenching their fists over concern about whether or not the Browns would be awarded the ex-Bills linebacker on waivers can relax now. The Browns put a stop to the endless non-speculation and non-twittering with the following press release:

The Cleveland Browns today were awarded linebacker Blake Costanzo off waivers from the Buffalo Bills.

Costanzo entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets in 2006.   He was waived prior to the 2006 regular season before going to camp with the team again the following year.  He spent a portion of 2007 on Buffalo’s practice squad before being promoted to the Bills’ 53-man roster for the final three games, during which time he tallied seven special teams tackles.  He played in all 16 games as a reserve with Buffalo last year and the led the club with 26 special teams tackles, in addition to recording a pair of forced fumbles.

Costanzo was a three-year starter at Lafayette College where he finished his career with 307 tackles, 18 sacks, three interceptions, 12 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.  Born on April 14, 1984, Costanzo attended Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes, N.J.