Man, talk about a brutal break for Cleveland fans. Running back and returner Dylan Sampson is officially on injured reserve, a move that’s got to sting for the Browns faithful. We heard earlier that the young player was expected to miss “significant time,” and now it’s unfortunately confirmed.
The Brutal Reality of Sampson’s Injury
Sampson, a fourth-round pick from just last year in 2025, went down hard during Sunday’s game. He was out there returning a pair of kicks, doing his thing, before that knee injury forced him out of the action. It’s a tough blow for a guy who showed promise, rushing for 175 yards and catching 33 passes for 271 yards, with a pair of touchdowns, last season. You never want to see a player, especially a young one, have their season derailed so early.
Cleveland’s Immediate Counter-Moves
To cover the sudden hole in their roster, the Browns wasted no time making moves. They signed running back Jaleel McLaughlin to the 53-man roster as a direct response to Sampson heading to IR. But that wasn’t all. Cleveland also shored up their practice squad, adding running back Eric Gray, offensive tackle Obinna Eze, punter Wes Pahl, and offensive tackle Xavier Truss. To make space, they released cornerback D’Angelo Ross and defensive tackle Chris Williams from the practice squad. It’s a flurry of activity, showing the team’s urgency to adapt.
It’s a tough situation for the Browns, losing a piece like Sampson. Now, it’s on McLaughlin and the rest of the guys to step up and fill that void as they move forward.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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