Overview
- The Browns claimed defensive tackle Patrick Jenkins from the New York Jets, a move the team announced Friday to fill an open roster spot created by injury-driven transactions.
- Jenkins starred at Tulane, produced in the UFL this spring and has toured several NFL organizations without logging a regular-season snap.
- Cleveland also made multiple injury-related moves Friday, signing offensive lineman Jack Conley and cornerback Jeadyn Lukus, waiving wide receiver Jamari Thrash with an injury designation and linebacker Reid Carrico, and placing guard Kendrick Green on injured reserve.
- The signing is a depth play for a defensive front adjusting after the offseason trade of Myles Garrett and short-term unavailability among veterans such as Maliek Collins, with Jenkins set to compete alongside Coziah Izzard and other interior tackles.
- Coaches will evaluate Jenkins in the remaining camp practices and upcoming preseason games to decide whether he can earn a reserve roster spot or a practice-squad role.