Overview
- Cleveland added Maurice Hurst II to the practice squad to reinforce a thinned interior after Kevin Stefanski criticized the run defense following the loss to Tennessee.
- To create space for Hurst, the Browns waived defensive tackle Simeon Barrow from the reserve unit.
- Starting center Ethan Pocic (ruptured Achilles) and running back Jerome Ford (shoulder) were placed on injured reserve this week.
- The Browns also signed OT Jeremiah Byers from the Cardinals’ practice squad and RB Trayveon Williams from the Chargers’ practice squad to the 53-man roster, and signed CB Tre Avery while waiving S Christopher Edmonds.
- Hurst is healthy and familiar with Jim Schwartz’s scheme and could be elevated for Week 15 in Chicago, with the line still dealing with Maliek Collins on IR and Shelby Harris (knee) and Mason Graham (rib) on this week’s injury report.