Browns promote Jaleel McLaughlin to active roster after injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Cleveland Browns have promoted running back Jaleel McLaughlin from their practice squad to the active roster. This decision follows the placement of running back Dylan Sampson on injured reserve due to a serious knee injury. McLaughlin previously played three seasons with the Denver Broncos before joining the Browns earlier this month. He is expected to serve as the team's third running back behind Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders. Offensive lineman Xaiver Truss also joined the Browns' practice squad after a tryout, highlighting recent roster changes for the team.
- •Browns place Dylan Sampson on injured reserve
- •Jaleel McLaughlin promoted from practice squad
- •McLaughlin previously played for the Denver Broncos
- •Xaiver Truss signs with Browns' practice squad
- •Browns faced injury challenges in their roster management
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Broncos running back gets promotion with Browns
"The Browns promoted ex-Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin from their practice squad to the active roster.
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