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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Avoids injury report
Rodney McLeod (head) was left off Wednesday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.McLeod suffered a face laceration in the Cleveland Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders, but it appears he's already past the issue. Expect the Virginia product to continue serving as one of Cleveland's top reserve safeties now that he's recovered from his face laceration.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Suffers face laceration Sunday
Rodney McLeod is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a face laceration, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.McLeod recorded two tackles, including one for loss, and a pass defense before exiting the contest. If he's unable to return, D'Anthony Bell would be a candidate for increased defensive snaps.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Scores on fumble return
Rodney McLeod recorded two tackles and scored on a fumble return in a 20-16 loss to the Raiders in Week 4.McLeod scooped up a Zamir White fumble and brought it back 25 yards to bring the Cleveland Browns within one score early in the fourth quarter. The 34-year-old safety is a depth piece in Cleveland's secondary and a regular on special teams, though he's seen action on 40 percent or more of the defensive snaps in each of the last three games.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Retiring after 2024 season
Rodney McLeod (biceps) said Tuesday he plans to retire after the 2024 season, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.McLeod is presumably healthy after a biceps injury limited him to 10 appearances (five starts) in 2023. He signed a one-year deal back in March to return to Cleveland for a second season. The soon-to-be 34-year-old will likely serve as a depth option in the secondary while also handling a role on special teams.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Inks new deal with Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns re-signed Rodney McLeod (biceps) on a one-year deal Saturday, per The Cleveland Plain Dealer.The veteran safety is back with Cleveland after spending his 2023 campaign with the Browns. McLeod appeared in just 10 games (five starts) last season due to a biceps injury, but he was fairly productive when on the field, logging 29 total tackles and defending one pass. The 33-year-old also contributed on special teams with 108 special teams snaps in 2023, and he's expected to compete for a similar role this offseason.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Officially sent to injured reserve
The Cleveland Browns placed Rodney McLeod (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.Coach Kevin Stefanski already announced McLeod is done for the season with a torn biceps suffered in the Week 11 win over the Steelers. With McLeod sidelined, Ronnie Hickman should slide in as the Browns' third safety behind starters Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Done for 2023 with biceps injury
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday that Rodney McLeod will require season-ending surgery to address the biceps injury he suffered in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Steelers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.McLeod started Sunday's game in place of an injured Juan Thornhill (calf), recording five tackles prior to his departure. The veteran safety will turn 34 years old in June and is scheduled for free agency this spring.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Done for day
Rodney McLeod (biceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest with Pittsburgh, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.McLeod suffered a biceps injury and he'll now be forced to sit out the rest of the game against the Steelers. He was starting in place of Juan Thornhill (calf), so Ronnie Hickman could be the next man up at safety from Cleveland.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Starting Week 1
Rodney McLeod will start Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.With Juan Thornhill (calf) inactive, McLeod will garner an increased role in the season opener. McLeod has been a full-time starter for multiple teams during his 10-year career and should provide a stabilizing presence to Cleveland's secondary versus Joe Burrow and company. Last year, McLeod recorded a career-high 96 tackles across 17 appearances with the Colts. He added eight pass defenses, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.
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Browns' Rodney McLeod: Headed for Cleveland
Rodney McLeod has agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns, Jake Trotter of ESPN reports.McLeod spent the 2022 season with the Colts, where he posted career highs with 96 tackles and eight passes defended. Per Trotter, the 32-year-old projects to fill a key backup role in the Browns secondary behind expected starting safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill. McLeod, who has the versatility to play either strong or free safety, previously played under new Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz while the two were in Philadelphia.