Browns' Isaiah McGuire: Joins sack party in Week 12 win
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McGuire posted seven tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two QB hits during the Browns' 24-10 win over the Raiders on Monday.
McGuire got to Geno Smith twice during Sunday's win, with the former splitting sacks with Mike Hall and Cameron Thomas in the third and fourth quarter, respectively. McGuire's seven stops were a season high, and the third-year defensive end is up to 28 tackles (17 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through 11 regular-season games.
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Browns' Isaiah McGuire: Returns to practice Thursday
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McGuire (illness) logged a full practice session Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
McGuire missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but he was back and able to participate in full one day later. As such, the third-year defensive end should be good to go against the Jets on Sunday.
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Browns' Isaiah McGuire: Steps up in Year 2
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McGuire racked up 36 tackles (18 solo), including 2.5 sacks, plus three forced fumbles across 16 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024.
McGuire ramped up his involvement on defense Year 2, managing to close out the campaign as a clear starter. The 2023 fourth-round pick suited up for just four games as a rookie, but he's now demonstrated a legitimate ability to contribute on defense. He'll spend the offseason looking to further his development in Cleveland's scheme.