June 17, 2009

EASTON, Pa. - Blake Costanzo, a three-year starter at linebacker at Lafayette, will continue his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns.

Costanzo was released by the Buffalo Bills on June 11 and his contract was picked up by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday. He played in all 16 games in 2008 as part of the Bills special teams unit and accounted for 15 tackles. The Franklin Lakes, N.J. native was the Bills special teams MVP in 2008.

In 2007, he was a part of the practice squad and joined the 53-man roster for the last three games of the season accumulating six tackles. As an undrafted free agent, Costanzo signed with the New York Jets in 2006.

He completed his collegiate career with 307 tackles, 18 sacks, three interceptions, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.