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Carsen Ryan Earned A 53-Man Roster Spot, And His 85 Special Teams Snaps Tell The Whole Story

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The Cleveland Browns made a big move on Wednesday, pulling tight end Carsen Ryan from the practice squad straight onto their 53-man roster. This isn’t just a simple paperwork change, it’s a statement about what this team values, especially this time of year.

The Grind Pays Off

Ryan has been grinding, man. He’s appeared in seven games for Cleveland this season, putting in serious work. His stat line on offense might make you look twice, with just two snaps on that side of the ball. But that’s not why he got the call-up. This guy has logged a whopping 85 special teams snaps this season, showing up and getting after it. He even recorded one tackle. When you see a guy get promoted for that kind of effort, it tells you everything you need to know about where the team’s head is at.

Another Backfield Boost

And while Ryan was getting his big call-up, the Browns weren’t done for the day. They also snagged running back Hassan Haskins for their practice squad. This dude’s got some mileage in the league, too, having appeared in 44 career games with the Titans and Chargers. It’s all about shoring up that depth wherever they can get it.

This kind of move for Ryan, prioritizing special teams effort, shows exactly what Cleveland is valuing right now. It’s a clear message: put in the work, and you’ll get your shot. What does this mean for their special teams unit going forward? We’ll see how that relentless effort translates on the field.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.

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