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Steelers' Juan Thornhill: Inks deal with Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing Juan Thornhill to a one-year deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The veteran safety from Virginia was designated a post-June 1 cut by the Browns in late February but will now remain in the AFC North after signing with the Steelers on Monday. Thornhill appeared in 22 games over his last two seasons in Cleveland, recording 103 total tackles and four passes defended. Now in Pittsburgh, the 29-year-old is expected to compete with DeShon Elliott for a starting safety position alongside Minkah Fitzpatrick.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: In line to be released
Juan Thornhill said Monday that the Cleveland Browns have informed him he will be released at the start of the new league year in March, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Thornhill will be designated a post-June 1 cut, a move that will save Cleveland $3.2 million against the cap for 2025. The veteran safety has one year remaining on the three-year, $21 million contract he inked with the team back in 2023. Thornhill struggled with injuries during his Browns tenure, playing just 11 regular-season games in each of his two campaigns with the team. Down the stretch in 2024, Thornhill found himself splitting defensive reps relatively evenly with Ronnie Hickman.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Suits up for 11 games in 2024
Juan Thornhill racked up 49 tackles (31 solo) and three passes defensed across 11 regular-season appearances with the Cleveland Browns in 2024.Thornhill has been limited to 11 regular-season games in both of his first two seasons with the Browns after having logged 16 or more appearances in all four of his years with the Chiefs from 2019-22. He remains under contract with Cleveland for one more year, but at this point even if healthy, it's not a guarantee that the experienced safety will regain the playmaking ability that previously allowed him to rank as a fringe fantasy asset in IDP formats.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Returning for Week 14
Juan Thornhill (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.A calf issue sidelined Thornhill for last Monday's loss against Denver, but the veteran safety will be able to return to action having missed just one contest. As a result, Ronnie Hickman could see less defensive snaps than he did last week. In the Cleveland Browns' win over Pittsburgh in Week 12, Thornhill tallied seven tackles -- his second-highest total this season.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Questionable for Week 14
Juan Thornhill (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.Thornhill was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, and he has given himself a chance to return from a one-game absence due to a calf injury. Rodney McLeod and Ronnie Hickman both saw increased snap counts on defense in Week 13 against the Broncos, and the duo would continue to see additional work Sunday if Thornhill were to be sidelined.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Returns to practice Thursday
Juan Thornhill (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.Thornhill was sidelined for Week 13 against the Broncos due to a calf injury, and he was estimated as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report. Thornhill's return to practice Thursday indicates he is progressing through his recovery, and if he's able to practice Friday, he'll give himself a chance to play against the Steelers on Sunday.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Estimated as DNP
Juan Thornhill (calf) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's practice estimate, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.Thornhill was unable to practice all week leading up to this past Monday's game against the Broncos, for which he was inactive. The 2019 second-round pick will have two more chances this week to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's AFC North showdown against the Steelers. Thornhill has been sidelined for six of the Cleveland Browns' 12 regular-season games due to a calf injury.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Ruled out for Week 13
Juan Thornhill (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Broncos, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.Thornhill may have aggravated his calf injury during the Cleveland Browns' Week 12 win over the Steelers, which prevented him from practicing all week. His next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Dec. 8. In Thornhill's absence, Rodney McLeod and Ronnie Hickman are the top candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety Grant Delpit.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Sits out practice again Friday
Juan Thornhill (calf) was a non-participant in practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.Thornhill has opened the week with a pair of DNPs due to a calf injury he suffered Monday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that Thornhill is trending in the right direction for Monday's Week 13 game, per Kelsey Russo of the Cleveland Browns' official site, but the veteran safety may need to practice in some capacity Saturday in order to be able to suit up against Denver. If Thornhill can't play Monday, Ronnie Hickman may move into a starting role.
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Browns' Juan Thornhill: Nursing calf injury
Juan Thornhill (calf) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.Thornhill missed five regular-season games earlier in the year due to a calf injury, and it appears he may have aggravated the issue during the Cleveland Browns' Week 12 win over the Steelers. Thornhill will have two more opportunities this week to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Monday's game against Denver. In his five regular-season games since returning from injured reserve in Week 7, Thornhill has logged 23 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defense.
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