CLEVELAND >> High-priced backup quarterback Brock Osweiler has been officially cut by the Cleveland Browns, who found some help from an unlikely source.

The team trimmed its roster to the mandated 53 on Saturday by terminating the contracts of Osweiler and veteran guard John Greco while releasing 11 other players.

The AP and several other outlets reported Osweiler’s expected departure on Friday along with that of Greco, defensive lineman Xavier Cooper and kicker Cody Parkey.

Osweiler, who has a guaranteed $16 million contract for this season, came in a trade from Houston in March. Osweiler was the only QB cut as the Browns kept rookie DeShone Kizer, Cody Kessler and Kevin Hogan — none of whom has won an NFL game.

The Browns pulled off a trade with their chief rival, acquiring wide receiver Sammie Coates from the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth-round pick in 2018.