The Cleveland Browns have signed cornerback Michael Coats Jr. to their practice squad, bringing back the undrafted rookie after a brief stay on the 53-man roster (via Spotrac.com’s NFL transaction log).
Scott Petrak reports the Browns are re-signing CB Michael Coats Jr. to the practice squad. Here’s an updated look at the Browns’ current practice squad:
Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Browns are waiving UDFA CB Michael Coats Jr. Coats, 25, started his collegiate career at East Central Community College before transferring to Nevada in 2023.
NFL teams trimmed their rosters all the way down to 53 over the weekend, finalizing their squad ahead of the regular season. One of the biggest surprises around the league was seeing former West Virginia cornerback Michael Coats Jr.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Cleveland Browns have been routinely criticized since returning to the NFL in 1999 for a series of bad selections in the NFL Draft. But, there have been some finds via the undrafted free-agent route.