The Cleveland Browns have placed CB Greg Newsome II (hamstring) on injured reserve and waived WR Kadarius Toney. In addition, the team signed WR Kaden Davis, WR Jaelen Gill, K Riley Patterson and T Julian Pearl to the practice squad and released DT Michael Dwumfour from the practice squad.
Newsome has appeared in 13 games with three starts. He has recorded 27 tackles, one interception and five passes defensed.
Toney appeared in three games with the Browns. He recorded two rushing attempts and four punt returns for 44 yards.
Davis (6-1, 193) is officially in his first NFL season out of Northwest Missouri State. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Broncos in 2022, he also spent time on the Cardinals' practice squad in 2023. In 2024, Davis was a member of the Lions' and Broncos' practice squads. Davis will wear No. 89.
Gill (6-0, 185) is a rookie out of Fresno State. He was originally signed by the Chargers as an undrafted free agent. Gill will wear No. 83.
Patterson (6-0, 195) is in his fourth NFL season out of Memphis. Originally signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2021, Patterson has appeared in 40 career games with the Lions (2021 and 2023), Jaguars (2022), Browns (2023) and Jets (2024). He has made 59 of 67 field goal attempts and 96 of 100 PATs. Patterson appeared in two games with the Browns in 2023 and converted his only field goal attempt and six of seven PATs. He will wear No. 10.
Pearl (6-6, 325) is in his rookie season out of Illinois. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Ravens, he has spent time on the Vikings' practice squad this season. Pearl will wear No. 60.