The Browns signed Haynes (quadriceps) to a contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The move comes after Za'Darius Smith sustained a knee contusion in practice Monday. Haynes was signed by the Broncos in 2023 as an undrafted free agent, and he spent his rookie season on the practice squad. He joined the Texans on a future/reserve contract in February, but was waived with an injury settlement in June due to a quadriceps injury. Now that he's healthy, Haynes will look to catch onto the Browns' 53-man roster in a depth role at defensive end.
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The Browns signed Haynes (quadriceps) to a contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The move comes after Za'Darius Smith sustained a knee contusion in practice Monday. Haynes was signed by the Broncos in 2023 as an undrafted free agent, and he spent his rookie season on the practice squad. He joined the Texans on a future/reserve contract in February, but was waived with an injury settlement in June due to a quadriceps injury. Now that he's healthy, Haynes will look to catch onto the Browns' 53-man roster in a depth role at defensive end.
Reaches settlement
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Haynes (quadriceps) was waived off IR by the Texans with an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Haynes would have been forced to miss the entire 2024 campaign had he not reached a settlement. Once healthy. he'll now have the opportunity to suit up for another franchise this season.
Reverts to IR
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Haynes (quadriceps) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Haynes was waived by Houston with an injury designation Tuesday, and he subsequently reverted to IR after clearing waivers. Per Wilson, Haynes and the Texans are working on an injury settlement.
Hits waiver wire
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Haynes (undisclosed) was waived by the Texans with an injury designation Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Haynes' injury and the severity of it are unknown, but he'll revert to IR once he clears waivers. He'll then either need to reach an injury settlement with the team, or be forced to miss all of the 2024 campaign.