Browns lose DE Wright (Achilles) for season, add DE Barnett
The Cleveland Browns have lost defensive end Alex Wright for the season due to an Achilles tear and signed Derek Barnett as a replacement.
📍 How it ended
Alex Wright suffered a season‑ending Achilles rupture and was placed on injured reserve. The Browns responded by signing veteran defensive end Derek Barnett, a former first‑round pick, as his replacement.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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One roster vacancy opens following a season-ending injury to defensive end Alex Wright, prompting immediate personnel moves by the franchise. Coverage from ESPN, NBC Sports, Bleacher Report, WKBN.com, and the Cleveland Browns details the placement of Wright on injured reserve after suffering an Achilles tear.
To address the resulting gap in the pass rush, the team signed former first-round pick and defensive end Derek Barnett. Future updates will clarify how the coaching staff integrates Barnett into the active defensive rotation and whether additional roster adjustments follow the injury.
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Browns sign DE Derek Barnett Cleveland Browns · 45d ago
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NFL roundup: Browns place DE Alex Wright (Achilles) on IR, add Derek Barnett NFL.com · 45d ago broke it first
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