Overview
- A late, aggressive block by running back Quinshon Judkins during a non‑padded practice on Aug. 1 knocked defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. off the field and led to him missing about 10 days of camp practice.
- Hall returned to practice on Aug. 18 and publicly said he and Judkins have put the incident behind them, calling Judkins a teammate and saying the focus is preparation for upcoming games.
- Coaches met with Judkins, who acknowledged the mistake, and head coach Todd Monken framed the episode as a teachable moment about controlling emotions at practice.
- After Hall’s return the Browns tried him at defensive end in the preseason, a shift prompted in part by Alex Wright’s torn Achilles and by the team’s need for greater depth and versatility on the line.
- Hall’s availability remains a key question because his early career included an NFL suspension and multiple knee injuries, so how often he stays healthy will shape Cleveland’s rotation and defensive plans this season.