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Gary Brightwell: Joins Bengals' practice squad
Cincinnati signed Gary Brightwell to its practice squad Monday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.Less than two weeks after being cut from the Browns' practice squad, Brightwell has now found another opportunity with their division rival. The Bengals currently have four running backs on their active roster, so it would probably take at least one injury for him to see any game action during the second half of the season.
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Gary Brightwell: Cut from practice squad again
The Browns cut Gary Brightwell from the practice squad Tuesday.Brightwell has bounced on and off Cleveland's practice squad with regularity this season. He's also suited up for two games with the team, contributing exclusively on special-teams in both contests. Brightwell may realistically be a candidate to resurface on the practice squad again in the future.
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Gary Brightwell: Re-signed to practice squad
The Browns re-signed Gary Brightwell to the practice squad Tuesday.Brightwell takes the spot of Sebastian Gutierrez, whom Cleveland cut from the practice squad in a corresponding move. A fourth-year pro, Brightwell played a role on special teams for the Browns in Week 3 and Week 4.
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Gary Brightwell: Let go from practice squad
The Browns cut Gary Brightwell from the practice squad Tuesday.Brightwell's departure from the practice squad opens up a spot for wide receiver James Proche. Brightwell was signed to the Browns' active roster Sept. 21 to provide backfield depth behind Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman. However, Brightwell was limited to a special teams role in Week 3 and 4, and he was let go from the 53-man roster Oct. 1. The 2021 sixth-round pick will explore his options and attempt to catch on with a team in need of backfield depth and special teams experience.
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Gary Brightwell: Signed to practice squad
The Browns signed Gary Brightwell to the practice squad Thursday.Brightwell cut Brightwell from the active roster Wednesday, but he's quickly resurfaced with the organization. The special-teams ace could be a candidate for elevation Sunday against the Commanders.
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Gary Brightwell: Time up in Cleveland
The Browns cut Gary Brightwell from the 53-man roster Tuesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.Brightwell spent the last two games contributing exclusively on special teams for Cleveland. He returned two kickoffs for 36 yards during the team's 20-16 loss to the Raiders on Sunday. Now, Brightwell will hope to either resurface on the Browns' practice squad or secure a depth role elsewhere in the league.
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Browns' Gary Brightwell: Continues special teams role
Gary Brightwell returned two kickoffs for 36 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders in Week 4.Brightwell was active for a second straight game but has not played on offense yet. He was the main kick returner for the Giants in 2022 and could fill that role with the Cleveland Browns until injured running backs Nick Chubb (knee) or Nyheim Hines (knee) return and need his roster spot.
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Browns' Gary Brightwell: Signed to active roster
The Cleveland Browns signed Gary Brightwell from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.With Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) starting the regular season on injured reserve and Pierre Strong (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, the Browns have signed Brightwell to the active roster. Brightwell could get some looks on kickoff returns Sunday while serving as the No. 3 running back behind Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman. Brightwell appeared in seven regular-season games for the Giants in 2023, during which he turned nine carries into 19 yards and added five catches (on seven targets) for 47 yards.
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Gary Brightwell: Gets chance with Cleveland
Gary Brightwell signed with the Browns' practice squad Thursday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Brightwell spent camp with the Jaguars after losing his spot with the Giants, but he was unable to make the team's final roster. He'll now get a chance to work his way up to Cleveland's 53-man roster, which is currently dealing with multiple injuries at running back.
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Gary Brightwell: Comes up short
Gary Brightwell was waived by the Jaguars on Tuesday.Brightwell had his time with the Giants end due to a hamstring injury in June but eventually found his way to Jacksonville in early August. However, the Arizona product was unable to force his way up the team's positional depth charts and secure a spot on their final 53-man roster.
Gary Brightwell
#35 RB / Cincinnati Bengals / EXP: 4YRS Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 lb Age: 26 College: Arizona Bye 12Fantasy Points by Week
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