Browns Place Four Defensive Players on Injured Reserve, Including Key Safety Juan Thornhill

Cleveland Browns' defense faces setbacks with injuries to key players, prompting roster adjustments ahead of Week 2 against the Jaguars.

The Browns placed safety Juan Thornhill, linebackers Mohamoud Diabate and Tony Fields II, and defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II on injured reserve after their Week 1 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Juan Thornhill's calf injury came as a surprise as he played through the game and was not initially reported injured.
Thornhill, who had one of his best games with nine tackles, will miss at least four games, impacting the Browns' secondary.
To fill the roster gaps, the Browns signed wide receiver David Bell, cornerback Mike Ford Jr., linebacker Khaleke Hudson, and defensive tackle Sam Kamara.
Cleveland is also dealing with offensive issues, notably tight end David Njoku's expected absence due to an ankle sprain.