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.
What happened
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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Coverage (5)
- Browns will place DE Alex Wright on IR with Achilles tear NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Browns Sign Former 1st-Rounder to Contract After Star DE's Season-Ending Injury, New Rumors Reveal Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Browns sign DE Derek Barnett Cleveland Browns · 3h ago
- Browns lose pass rusher to season-ending injury WKBN.com · 3h ago
- Browns lose DE Wright (Achilles) for season, add DE Barnett ESPN · 3h ago broke it first
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