CLEVELAND, Ohio -- General manager Andrew Berry got out in front of criticism over the Browns signing former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond on Monday, explaining why they had a comfort level with him despite a sexual assault charge that was dropped on Thursday.

ISAIAH BOND AND QUINSHON JUDKINS Two prominent NFL rookies saw their paths to the league become significantly clearer Thursday with clearance from charges in two separate cases. Undrafted free agent wide receiver Isaiah Bond was no-billed and no longer faces criminal charges after he turned himself in earlier this year on an outstanding sexual assault warrant.

Bond reportedly flew in to Berea for a visit with the team on Saturday, while they were away for Week 2 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Sunday morning, a report came out that Bond is expected to sign a three-year deal with the team: