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BEREA, Ohio (AP) No longer needed, kicker Billy Cundiff has been waived by the Cleveland Browns.

Cundiff filled in while Phil Dawson missed five games with a pulled right calf muscle. Cundiff made all six field-goal tries for the Browns (1-7).

Dawson returned for last week's game against Chicago and had his extra point blocked in a 30-6 loss to the Chicago Bears.

The Browns also waived defensive back Anthony Madison.

Cleveland has a bye this week and hosts Baltimore in a Monday night game on Nov. 16.

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