Green was signed to the Browns' practice squad Friday, the Browns' official site reports.
Green has been with the Browns since 2020, when he was signed as an undrafted free agent and has appeared in 31 games (two starts). He provides organizational insurance at cornerback where the Browns are dealing with injuries to Greg Newsome (groin) and Denzel Ward (concussion).
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Browns' A.J. Green: Remaining in Cleveland
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Green agreed to a one-year deal with the Browns on Sunday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Green was set to become an exclusive rights free agent during the offseason, but he struck a deal to remain in Cleveland prior to the start of the new league year. The 24-year-old appeared in all 17 games last year but logged just 18 tackles (14 solo) and an interception.
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Browns' A.J. Green: Forced out Sunday
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Green has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a head injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports
Green recorded two tackles before sustaining a head injury at some point against Tampa Bay, though the nature and severity of this issue are still unclear. The 24-year-old played a season-high 55 percent of Cleveland's defensive snaps during last week's loss to the Bills. With starting cornerback Greg Newsome (concussion) also out for the second week in a row, expect Martin Emerson and Greedy Williams to step up against the Buccaneers.
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Browns' A.J. Green: At practice Monday
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Green (hip) was on the practice field Monday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Green sustained a hip injury during the practice week leading up to the preseason finale against the Bears and did not play. He and safety Ronnie Harrison (hamstring) were both on the field Monday.
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Browns' A.J. Green: Clears COVID protocols
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Green was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Green's move back to the active roster comes just in time for the Browns' matchup with the Packers on Saturday. With Troy Hill likely out with a knee injury and also still on the COVID list along with Greg Newsome, Green could be looking at a substantial role in the Browns' secondary Saturday. Primarily a contributor on special teams, Green hasn't seen significant work on defense since Week 5 against the Chargers, when he recorded six tackles and two passes defensed.
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Browns' A.J. Green: Tests positive for COVID-19
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Green was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday after testing positive for the virus, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Green will likely be unavailable for Saturday's matchup with the Raiders while in the health and safety protocols. The 23-year-old has primarily played special teams in his nine games this season.
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Browns' A.J. Green: Out against Detroit
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Green (concussion) is out Sunday against the Browns, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Green entered the concussion protocol after last week's loss against the Patriots. His absence will affect the Browns' defensive backfield depth, but it won't make an impact in the fantasy realm.
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Browns' A.J. Green: Inactive Sunday
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Green (groin) is inactive Sunday against the Steelers.
Green hasn't been able to suit up since Week 5 against the Chargers, where he played 91 percent of the snaps filling in for Denzel Ward. Troy Hill will continue to take on the bulk of that work, while Green will try to return Week 9 against the Bengals.
