Overview
- The starting cornerback left in the second quarter after a diving tackle attempt on Jameson Williams and was ruled out after a trip to the medical tent and locker room.
- The Week 16 injury at Detroit came with James Pierre already sidelined for a second straight game because of a calf issue.
- Daryl Porter Jr. was elevated from the practice squad to bolster depth but the team finished the game with only three true cornerbacks.
- Coaches shifted roles on the back end, moving Jalen Ramsey to the slot, inserting Chuck Clark at free safety, and keeping Kyle Dugger at strong safety.
- The team has not disclosed the severity of the groin injury or a timeline, leaving Echols' availability for Cleveland unknown.