Faced with several injuries across the defense, the Cleveland Browns bolstered the active roster on Wednesday. The team elevated linebacker Montrel Meander up from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster.
Meander is one of the two practice squad players who are allowed to be part of the active roster for a game day. If the Browns choose to elevate another, it must be an offensive lineman per NFL rules.
Meander has been with the Browns’ practice squad off and on since being claimed off waivers from the New York Jets in August of 2019. He was also with Cleveland in 2018 as an undrafted rookie free agent from Grambling. Meander, who will wear No. 41, has worked at both linebacker and safety during his time with the team.
He will be eligible to revert back to the practice squad following the game without being subject to waivers.
