Cleveland Browns sign Jaleel McLaughlin to the team practice squad

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Cleveland Browns sign Jaleel McLaughlin to the team practice squad
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The Cleveland Browns added running back Jaleel McLaughlin to their practice squad on September 1, 2026. McLaughlin was released by the Denver Broncos on Sunday after failing to secure a spot on the 53-man roster during training camp. Although he appeared in 41 games for Denver over the last three seasons, Head Coach Sean Payton indicated that special teams contributions played a significant role in final roster decisions. McLaughlin remained unclaimed on the waiver wire before agreeing to terms in Cleveland. He joins a depth chart currently occupied by Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, and Raheim Sanders. The move reunites the running back with a region where he played his collegiate career at Notre Dame and Youngstown State.

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  • Jaleel McLaughlin signed with the Cleveland Browns practice squad on September 1, 2026.
  • The Denver Broncos waived the four-year veteran running back this past Sunday.
  • McLaughlin cleared the NFL waiver wire without being claimed by another team.
  • The move adds depth to a Cleveland backfield featuring Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson.
  • McLaughlin recorded 1,093 rushing yards during his tenure with the Denver Broncos.
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  • 3:16 PMYahoo SportsFormer Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin has signed to the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad
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According to 850 ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Grossi, who covers the Cleveland Browns, former Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin has signed to the Cleveland Browns’ practice squad. McLaughlin was waived by the Broncos on Sunday and, surprisingly, went unclaimed on the waiver wire. He was not among the 17 players the Broncos signed to their […]

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