Cleveland Browns Running Back Dylan Sampson Placed on Injured Reserve
Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson has been placed on injured reserve after sustaining a knee injury during the team's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 16, 2026 — The Cleveland Browns have placed running back Dylan Sampson on injured reserve following a knee injury sustained during the team’s season opener. The game took place against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Sampson’s placement on injured reserve means he will miss a minimum of four games, according to league rules. The exact severity of the injury and the timeline for his potential return have not yet been disclosed by the team.
The injury occurred during the Browns’ first game of the regular season, a matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Further details regarding the specific play on which Sampson was injured were not immediately available.
Dylan Sampson, a running back for the Cleveland Browns, was a recent addition to the team’s roster. Information regarding his contract status or how long he has been with the team was not provided in the summary of this trend.
The team has not announced any immediate plans for activating another player to fill Sampson’s spot on the active roster. The availability of other running backs on the team’s roster will be key as they navigate Sampson’s absence. The Browns organization has not yet released a statement detailing the next steps in managing the team’s backfield depth.
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