Browns place RB Dylan Sampson on injured reserve, sign Jaleel McLaughlin

Sampson’s IR placement sidelines Cleveland’s secondary ball-carrier and kick-return option for at least four games; the team elevated Jaleel McLaughlin to provide depth behind Quinshon Judkins.

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- Sampson injured his left knee during the first quarter of Week 1 vs. Jacksonville.
- The Browns placed him on IR on Tuesday, making him ineligible for at least four games.
- Team notes indicate Sampson was a primary kick-return option and the No. 2 back behind Quinshon Judkins.
- Jaleel McLaughlin was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move.
- McLaughlin spent the last three seasons with the Denver Broncos and provides RB depth and special-teams experience.
- The Browns also reshuffled the practice squad (see other coverage for full list of additions/releases).
- Minimum four-game IR window makes Sampson potentially available after Week 5.
- His absence increases workload opportunities for Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders and lowers kick-return depth.
- Browns face the Buccaneers in Week 2 (Sept. 20); McLaughlin could see immediate special-teams and backup offensive snaps.

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