BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Defensive end Alex Wright was placed on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns on Sunday because of a season-ending Achilles tendon injury he suffered during a joint practice against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.Wright was carted off after he went down while working in a 1-on-1 drill against Bills offensive tackle Spencer Brown.Wright — who had a career-high 5 1/2 sacks last season — was being counted on to help offset the loss of superstar Myles Garrett after he was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. He is in his fifth season after being a third-round pick in 2022 and signed a three-year, $33 million contract last November.The Browns signed Derek Barnett to fill Wright’s spot. The 10-year veteran played six seasons for Philadelphia and has been with Houston the past three where he had 12 1/2 sacks.Cleveland will also look at Isaiah McGuire and Mike Hall Jr. to start opposite Jared Verse.___See AP’s full NFL coverage here
Browns place DE Alex Wright on injured reserve, sign Derek Barnett
The Cleveland Browns have placed defensive end Alex Wright on injured reserve because of a season-ending Achilles tendon injury he suffered during a joint practice against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.












