
The Cleveland Browns announced they have re-signed DE Nadame Tucker to the practice squad while releasing RB Jaret Patterson and S John Saunders.
We’ve have signed DE Nadame Tucker to the practice squad and released RB Jaret Patterson and S John Saunders from the practice squad
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— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 27, 2026
Cleveland’s practice squad now includes:
Tucker, 25, previously played at Houston for three seasons before his final season at Western Michigan. He was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Year and tied with second overall pick David Bailey with 14.5 sacks, leading the country in 2025. In addition to being named a third-team All-American, Tucker was also named first-team All-MAC.
After signing with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent, he was among their final roster cuts and returned to the practice squad. He was then released and signed to the Browns’ practice squad.
In four seasons, Tucker appeared in 26 games and recorded 65 tackles, 14.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles.
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