The Browns turned to a familiar face to fill the open spot on the 53-man active roster. Running back Dontrell Hilliard gets the nod.
Hilliard was signed off the team’s practice squad on Wednesday. He has been on the team’s practice squad all season after playing in 25 games in his first two years in Cleveland as both a running back and return man.
With return specialist JoJo Natson now on injured reserve, Hilliard’s role is likely to focus on special teams. He’s also proven a capable receiver (20 catches) out of the backfield.
The Browns signed another member of the practice squad, safety Jovante Moffatt, to the active roster on Tuesday.
