BEREA ― The Browns have once again elevated a pair of defensive tackles as they prepare for their Oct. 18 home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Sam Kamara and Chris Williams were brought up from the practice squad for the second consecutive week. The two will add more depth at a position that won't have Mike Hall Jr. (ankle) for the second game in a row, while Mason Graham (knee, ankle) was among a sizeable list of players who ae questionable against Baltimore.
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The Browns listed Graham, linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle), running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) and defensive end Derek Barnett (foot) as questionable. All four returned to practice Oct. 16 after missing the previous two days.
Hall, defensive tackle Kalia Davis (quad) and guard Teven Jenkins (back), as well as two others returning from injured reserve like Davis ― quarterback Dillon Gabriel (back) and running back Dylan Sampson (knee) ― all were ruled out by Cleveland. The Ravens, meanwhile, ruled out quarteback Lamar Jackson (ankle), center Cam Jurgens (concussion) and tight end Matthew Hibner (hand).
Kamara played 40 snaps against the Jets, 57% of the Browns' defensive snaps. He was credited three tackles, a tackle for loss, a quarterback hit and, most notably, a sack.
Williams played 17 snaps on defense against the Jets, 24% of the defensive snaps. He didn't record any stats in the game.
The 6-foot, 272-pound Kamara is in his fourth NFL season out of Stony Brook. Originally signed by Chicago as an undrafted free agent in 2021, Kamara has appeared in 27 career games, including 18 with the Browns since 2022 and one this season.
The 6-foot-2, 298-pound Williams is in his fifth NFL season out of Wagner. Originally signed by Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent in 2020, Williams has appeared in 45 career games with the Colts (2021-22), Bears (2024-25) and Browns (2026).
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