THE Cleveland Browns will see its highest-drafted player in three years make his debut against the Philadelphia Eagles as defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. plays after serving a five-game suspension.
Unfortunately for the Browns, Hall Jr. doesn’t play on the offensive side of the football, which is where they need the most help at this time. Although Hall Jr. is back, this game will once again depend on how well quarterback Deshaun Watson plays. And the question must be asked: how much longer is his leash until week 6?
Activating Hall Jr., however, was just one of many moves the Browns made today. So what else happened on the 53-man roster and practice squad on the eve of their Week 6 matchup? Here is every movement The Browns realized as they prepared for the Eagles, desperate to get back into the win column in Week 6:
Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush (30) and Cleveland Browns linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (43) celebrate a stop against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game at Cleveland Browns Stadium Cleveland Browns, Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Cleveland. , Ohio.
Activation of DT Maurice Hurst II from IR
Defensive tackle Maurice Hurst Jr. was one of several free agents the Browns re-signed last season.
Activate DT Mike Hall Jr. from suspension
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (51) waits to line up before a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Saturday August 17, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Placement of OT James Hudson III on IR
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle James Hudson III (66) leaves the field after being hit on a play during the first half of an NFL preseason football game at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Saturday, August 17, 2024 , in Cleveland, Ohio.
WR James Proche II released
August 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, United States; Cleveland Browns wide receiver James Proche II (11) runs the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
S Chris Edmonds elevated from practice squad to game day roster
Green Bay Packers running back Jarveon Howard (35) is pushed out of bounds by Cleveland Browns safety Chris Edmonds (41) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game at Cleveland Browns Stadium , on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
WR Jaelon Darden elevated from practice squad to game day roster
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jaelon Darden (16) runs down the field for yards after getting away from Minnesota Vikings safety Lewis Cine (6) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game NFL at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
