{
  "id": 16985357,
  "title": "Browns bring Carsen Ryan back to practice squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/browns-bring-carsen-ryan-back-to-practice-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T00:55:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/browns-bring-carsen-ryan-back-005520683.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent developments concerning the Cleveland Browns, the team has opted to bring back seventh-round rookie Carsen Ryan to their practice squad. This move was necessitated by the activation of second-year quarterback Dillon Gabriel from the injured reserve list, which in turn caused a vacancy on the active roster. The Browns are currently fielding four quarterbacks, a scenario that is uncommon and suggests a potential alteration before the trade deadline to revert to three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. Tight end Carsen Ryan has successfully cleared the waivers, leading to his re-addition to the practice squad following Tuesday's moves. Despite not having participated in any games this season, Ryan is viewed as a promising candidate to receive playing time behind Harold Fannin Jr. as the team's secondary tight end option. Should a setback occur to Blake Whiteheart, Ryan could step in and contribute. The Browns still harbor a need for additional help at the tight end position, particularly if they could secure a dependable blocker to bolster Fannin, who excels when utilized in a passing offense but may lack consistency in blocking situations. This report on the Browns Wire details the team's recent action with Carsen Ryan.",
  "summary": "This year's seventh round pick is back with the team on the practice squad ahead of Week 8.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}