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Browns Place RB Dylan Sampson on Injured Reserve
On Tuesday, the Cleveland Browns placed running back Dylan Sampson on injured reserve after he sustained a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Sources confirmed Sampson is expected to miss at least the next four games.
A 2025 fourth-round pick, Sampson had solidified his role as a pass-catching backup behind starter Quinshon Judkins. He posted 175 rushing yards and 271 receiving yards in 2025, showing real versatility out of the backfield.
To fill the roster spot, the Browns signed Jaleel McLaughlin from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Raheim Sanders simultaneously stepped up as the primary RB2 and kick returner in Sampson's absence.
Head coach Todd Monken confirmed on Monday that the team is still evaluating the injury severity. The Browns prepare to travel to Tampa for a Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Sampson will be eligible to return for the Browns' Week 6 home game against the Baltimore Ravens. Missing significant time forces Monken to restructure the backfield for the immediate future.