Browns Add McLaughlin to RB Depth | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. The Cleveland Browns just beefed up their running back situation by bringing in Jaliyo McLachlan to the practice squad. This dude's got some serious mileage, spending his first three years with the Denver Broncos after coming in undrafted back in 2023. He's put up over a thousand yards on the ground in his career, averaging almost five yards of carry, and he can catch too. He really showed out in his first couple of seasons, especially in 2024 when he had a career high nearly 500 rushing yards. Even though his role shrunk last year, he was still efficient, averaging over five yards of carry on his touches. Denver brought him back, but then cut him loose, and now the Browns get a look at a productive player with Ohio roots as he finished his college. Career at Youngstown State. This move adds some solid depth behind Quinchon Juckins, who's still recovering from that broken fibula and ankle from last season. Juckins was solid as a rookie, but he's also been

1:02dealing with some nagging injuries and training camp, missing some key practices and preseason games. The Browns also have Dylan Samson and Rahim Sanders in the mix at running back. McLachlan wasn't the only player the Browns added to their practice squad on Tuesday. They also brought in defensive tackle Sam Kamara and Chris Williams, plus Tyda and Messiah Swinson. Kamara's already been with the Browns, and Williams has played for a few other teams. These additions are part of the Browns' ongoing efforts to fill out their practice squad and make roster adjustments before the season kicks off. They also signed veteran cornerback Noah Igbenagine and defensive end Sam Williams to the active roster while making some moves to accommodate them.