The Cleveland Browns signed him off of the Texans' practice squad on October 18, 2011.
In his Cleveland Browns debut the following Sunday, he had three rushing attempts for 15 yards, and five receptions for 43 yards.
In games against the St. Louis Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars, he totaled 205 yards and 1 rushing touchdown.

During the October 7, 2012 game versus the New York Giants, Ogbonnaya received a pass from quarterback Brandon Weeden and took it down field for 38 yards - resulting in the longest reception of his career (second longest play from scrimmage).

On March 14, 2013, the Browns re-signed Ogbonnaya to a two-year contract.
The Cleveland Browns signed him off of the Texans' practice squad on October 18, 2011. In his Cleveland Browns debut the following Sunday, he had three rushing attempts for 15 yards, and five receptions for 43 yards. In games against the St. Louis Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars, he totaled 205 yards and 1 rushing touchdown.
During the October 7, 2012 game versus the New York Giants, Ogbonnaya received a pass from quarterback Brandon Weeden and took it down field for 38 yards - resulting in the longest reception of his career (second longest play from scrimmage).
On March 14, 2013, the Browns re-signed Ogbonnaya to a two-year contract.
Chris Ogbonnaya