The Cleveland Browns looked lost in their 31-10 defeat to the Detroit Lions, a game that pushed them to 1-3 and left fans wondering where the season is heading. The loss wasn’t just bad-it was the kind that forces change. Head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn’t said much about the quarterback situation, with veteranJoe Flacco under fire and rookie Shedeur Sanders still waiting for a chance. But while the QB mystery lingers, Cleveland has already made five roster moves that signal urgency.
Cedric Tillman is back in the lineup after tweaking his hamstring last week. The young wide receiver has been steady in a rocky start, posting 11 catches, 106 yards, and two touchdowns in four games. He’s expected to work alongside Jerry Jeudy, giving the offense at least one reliable option.
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The bigger headlines are about who left and who’s stepping in. Cornerback Cameron Mitchell was waived, cutting into secondary depth at a time when Cleveland’s defense has looked shaky. In his place, two wide receivers got the call-up from the practice squad: Malachi Corley and Gage Larvadain.
Corley, drafted by the Jets in the third round in 2024, brings toughness and yards-after-catch ability. Larvadain, a rookie speedster out of South Carolina, is less proven but could add a vertical threat. The Browns also signed cornerback Ameer Speed to the practice squad. At 6-3, with stops in New England, Chicago, and Indianapolis, Speed brings size the secondary has been missing.
These moves show Stefanski is looking for energy and production over experience. It’s a gamble. Young players can spark a team, but they can also make mistakes in big moments. For a team already under pressure, it’s a risk Cleveland has little choice but to take.
The Browns still haven’t answered the only question that matters: who starts at quarterback in Week 5. Stefanski’s roster shuffle may light a fire under his players, but without a clear leader under center, the Browns remain a team searching for direction.
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