Ex-Broncos running back gets promotion with Browns
The Browns promoted ex-Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin from their practice squad to the active roster.
Cleveland Browns drafted former Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin following the team's decision to place star player Dylan Sampson on injured reserve due to a serious knee injury. McLaughlin, who played for the Broncos for three years, was signed by the Browns on September 1st after being released by Denver in late August. Currently, McLaughlin is expected to play as the third running back for the Browns, following Quinshon Judkins and backup Raheim Sanders.
The move comes after the Broncos opted to rely on J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Jonah Coleman and Tyler Badie in the running back position this season. Additionally, other news involving former players from the Denver Broncos includes:
1. Offensive lineman Xaiver Truss was signed by the Browns' practice squad after a tryout.
2. Audric Estime, a running back for the New Orleans Saints, was placed on injured reserve by the Saints.
3. Tim Patrick, a receiver for the New York Jets, was placed on injured reserve by the Jets.
4. The Chicago Bears terminated the contract of safety Keidron Smith.
5. The New York Giants hosted Blake Watson, a running back, and Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi, a defensive lineman, for tryouts.
6. The Kansas City Chiefs released practice squad safety Tanner McCalister.
7. The Arizona Cardinals signed cornerback Art Green and hosted Dasan McCullough, an outside linebacker, for a tryout.
8. The New York Giants added cornerback Jaden Robinson to their practice squad.
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