Overview
- The team announced the transactions Tuesday, with NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport also confirming the sign-and-release sequence.
- Laken Tomlinson, a 2015 first-round pick and 2021 Pro Bowler, started seven of the Texans’ first eight games this season before being benched and waived last week.
- John Harbaugh cited strong run blocking but inconsistent pass protection from the guards, with Pro Football Focus grading Tomlinson 57th among qualifying guards and starters Andrew Vorhees and Daniel Faalele at Nos. 49 and 54.
- Tomlinson’s addition supplies experienced depth while Cleveland serves his suspension for violating the NFL’s substances of abuse policy.
- Carl Lawson was released from the practice squad after appearing in one game for Baltimore, and he posted a message thanking the organization following the move.