Browns sign Krys Barnes to practice squad ahead of home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Cleveland Browns signed linebacker Krys Barnes to their practice squad on Tuesday. This move comes after placing linebacker Nathaniel Watson on the practice squad/injured list due to a knee injury. Barnes, who was undrafted out of UCLA and originally signed by the Packers, has played in 75 NFL games and contributed 293 tackles. The Browns are set to host the Carolina Panthers for their home opener on Sunday at 1 p.m.
- •Krys Barnes joins Browns practice squad as linebacker.
- •Nathaniel Watson placed on practice squad/injured list.
- •Barnes has 293 career tackles over seven NFL seasons.
- •Browns host Carolina Panthers in home opener on Sunday at 1 p.m.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Browns sign veteran linebacker to the practice squad
"The Browns host the Carolina Panthers in the home opener on Sunday at 1 p.m. on FOX Youngstown.
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