Browns Cut Ties With Running Back to Add Pass-Rusher

The Browns released a running back to make room for a reunion with a pass-rusher.

By J.R. DeGroote · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:28 PM

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The Cleveland Browns released running back Jaret Patterson from their practice squad to re-sign defensive end Nadame Tucker.
Cleveland also released safety John Saunders as part of three practice-squad roster moves on Tuesday.
Patterson was waived following the activation of running back Dylan Sampson from injured reserve.

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The Cleveland Browns announced on Tuesday that they have released running back Jaret Patterson from their practice squad and re-signed defensive end Nadame Tucker. Cleveland also released safety John Saunders as part of a series of roster adjustments. Patterson spent under three weeks with the organization after initially signing on October 7.

Patterson's departure followed the return of running back Dylan Sampson from injured reserve ahead of Cleveland's 27-24 victory against the Tennessee Titans. Meanwhile, Tucker returns to the Browns' practice squad just six days after being released, bringing recent college pass-rushing production from Western Michigan.

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