Source: Matt Roth of Cleveland Browns requests trade

Restricted free-agent pass rusher Matt Roth asked the Cleveland Browns on Monday to trade him, according to a league source.

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The two sides are not close on a multiyear contract extension and, after playing out a five-year rookie deal as a second-round pick, Roth believes he is worth more than Cleveland is offering.

Roth is saying he will not sign his tender, so there is a standoff in Cleveland, which is why the trade was requested.

The 27-year-old linebacker, who spent his first four full NFL seasons with the Miami Dolphins before being waived in November, recorded four sacks last season with Cleveland and has 16 in his career.

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