Browns place DE Alex Wright on IR with ruptured Achilles
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The Cleveland Browns will place defensive end Alex Wright on season-ending injured reserve due to a ruptured Achilles suffered during practice on August 20. Wright, who signed a three-year extension worth $33 million last November, was expected to play a key role on the defensive line opposite Jared Verse. The Browns have signed veteran defensive end Derek Barnett to take his spot on the roster. The injury presents challenges for a defense that has been one of the NFL's best in recent years.
- •Wright suffered injury during practice on August 20.
- •He was placed on injured reserve following the diagnosis.
- •Barnett has been signed to replace him on the roster.
- •Wright signed a three-year, $33 million extension in November.
- •Browns defensive line continues to adapt without key players.
- 5:47 PMESPN — Sources: Browns starting DE Wright out for year
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Browns put DE Alex Wright on season-ending IR, sign Derek Barnett
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Browns lose Alex Wright for the season following injury
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Browns will place DE Alex Wright on IR with Achilles tear
"The Browns are placing starting defensive end Alex Wright on season-ending injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles, and now will sign veteran defensive end Derek Barnett.
"The Cleveland Browns put starting defensive end Alex Wright on season-ending injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles.
"The Browns defensive line took a massive hit on Sunday when defensive end Alex Wright was ruled out for the year.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 23, 2026, 5:47 PMSources: Browns starting DE Wright out for year
The Browns are placing starting defensive end Alex Wright on season-ending injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles, and now will sign veteran defensive end Derek Barnett.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:43 PMBrowns put DE Alex Wright on season-ending IR, sign Derek Barnett
The Cleveland Browns put starting defensive end Alex Wright on season-ending injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:03 PMBrowns lose Alex Wright for the season following injury
The Browns defensive line took a massive hit on Sunday when defensive end Alex Wright was ruled out for the year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:55 PMBrowns will place DE Alex Wright on IR with Achilles tear
Cleveland replaces Wright on the roster with veteran Derek Barnett.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 23, 2026, 6:00 PM49ers TE George Kittle takes huge step to returning for Week 1
NFL•Aug 23, 2026, 5:44 PMBrowns officially sign veteran defensive end
NFL•Aug 23, 2026, 5:43 PMMike Vrabel reveals real reason rookie QB replaced punter in game
NFL•Aug 23, 2026, 5:42 PM'Youth movement' is a reason for Browns fans to be optimistic
NFL•Aug 23, 2026, 5:35 PMGeorge Kittle wasn't the only superstar back in practice for the 49ers
NFL•Aug 23, 2026, 5:24 PMPatriots rookie QB Behren Morton fills in at punter, then throws game-winning TD