Browns' Denzel Ward: Logs interception in close win
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Ward logged four tackles (three solo) and had one pass defensed for an interception in the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday.
Ward intercepted Aaron Rodgers early in the second quarter on a deep throw. The cornerback came down with the ball at the Browns' 44-yard line, and the team's offense quickly marched down for a four-play, 56-yard touchdown to tie the game at seven. Ward also played all 64 of the Browns' defensive snaps in the contest.
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Browns' Tyson Campbell: Six solo tackles in win
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Campbell accumulated seven tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed in the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday.
Campbell's six solo tackles led the Browns in the contest. The cornerback played 98 percent of the team's snaps, appearing fully healthy after missing the team's Week 3 win over the Panthers with a knee injury.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Leads team in tackles
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Schwesinger made nine tackles (three solo) in the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday.
Schwesinger played all 64 of the Browns' defensive snaps in the contest. The middle linebacker and defensive signal caller has played all 262 defensive snaps for the team through four regular-season games in 2026. Schwesinger's nine total tackles led the Browns and tied Steelers inside linebacker Payton Wilson for the most in the game.
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Six tackles in win
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Delpit logged six tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed in the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday.
Delpit played 62 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 97 percent of the Browns' total defensive plays. The strong safety's six tackles were his most in a game so far this season.
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Browns' Mason Graham: Avoids long-term injury
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Graham underwent an MRI Friday, revealing he sustained an MCL and ankle sprain in Thursday night's game, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Graham (knee) avoided a major injury in Thursday night's game. The team leader in sacks is expected to remain week-to-week as he begins his recovery process, per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. Adin Huntington could see additional reps opposite Jared Verse while Graham is sidelined.
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Browns' Mason Graham: Using crutches after injuring knee
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Graham exited the Cleveland locker room on crutches and with a brace on his left knee following Thursday's 27-24 win over Pittsburgh, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Graham was hurt early in the first half during a Pittsburgh running play. The 2025 first-round draft pick was initially deemed questionable before being ruled out shortly after halftime. Graham's need to use crutches and a brace following the victory isn't a promising sign, though the Browns' medical staff will ultimately give him a diagnosis upon further examination.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Back in action
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Hall (ankle) has returned to action Thursday night versus the Steelers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Hall was sidelined to open the second half after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter. The 23-year-old is now back out on the field, manning a prominent role on Cleveland's defensive line.
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Browns' Mason Graham: Won't return to Thursday Night Football
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Graham (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's Week 4 matchup versus Pittsburgh, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Graham suffered a knee injury early in the first half and was ruled out shortly after halftime. The second-year pro didn't record any defensive statistics prior to his exit. Mike Hall suffered an ankle injury in the contest and is questionable to return, leaving Maliek Collins and Adin Huntington as Cleveland's only defensive tackles.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Questionable to return Thursday
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Hall (ankle) is questionable to return to Thursday night's matchup with Pittsburgh.
Hall suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter when his teammate Jared Verse rolled up on his lower leg. The defensive lineman's status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. With Mason Graham (knee) already done for the night, Maliek Collins and Adin Huntington will operate as the team's primary options at defensive tackle.
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Browns' Mason Graham: Questionable to return Thursday
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Graham (knee) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Steelers.
Graham suffered a knee injury early in the contest and was shown limping to the locker room with the training staff. If Graham doesn't return Thursday, Adin Huntington may be more involved the rest of the way.
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Delpit (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.
Delpit was able to play through a shoulder issue during the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday, and the seventh-year pro will do the same for Thursday's AFC North clash. He's played every single defensive snap through three regular-season games, accumulating 12 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks and one pass defense in that span.
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Browns' Carson Schwesinger: Executes in team effort
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Schwesinger logged six tackles (one solo) in the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Schwesinger played all 74 defensive snaps in Sunday's contest and the captain has played all 196 defensive snaps for the Browns through three regular-season games. The middle linebacker and signal caller for the defense did not have any incredible box-score feats in the Week 3 win but practiced stellar communication that helped enable Mason Graham's 2.0 sacks and Ronnie Hickman's game-winning interception.
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Browns' Ronnie Hickman: Catches game-winning interception
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Hickman made eight tackles (three solo) and had one pass defensed for an interception in the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Hickman intercepted Bryce Young on a third down with 16 seconds left in the game while the Browns were up by three points. The turnover sealed the game, securing the Browns consecutive wins for the first time since December of 2023. The free safety played all 74 defensive snaps in the contest.
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Browns' Mason Graham: Notches multiple sacks in win
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Graham logged seven tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, in the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Graham played 53 defensive snaps in the contest and notched two of the three sacks quarterback Bryce Young took in the contest. The second-year defensive tackle out of Michigan totaled 0.5 sacks throughout his entire 17-game campaign in 2025, so Sunday's contest was easily a career high for the young player. Graham is up to 4,0 sacks through three regular-season games in 2026, leading all defensive tackles.
Campbell (knee) was estimated as a limited participant in Monday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Campbell was unable to suit up for the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers Sunday due to ankle, knee and hip injuries. The outside cornerback was projected as a limited participant Monday, continuing a streak of partial practices as he recovers from multiple issues. If Campbell cannot upgrade to a full participant in practice by Wednesday, it is unlikely he will be able to play in Thursday's game against the Steelers.
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Limited in practice Monday
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Delpit (shoulder) was estimated as a limited participant in Monday's practice, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Delpit played all 74 defensive snaps for the Browns in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Panthers despite battling through a shoulder injury. The strong safety suited up after only logging limited sessions in the Browns' Week 3 prep, and Delpit may be on track to mirror that participation pattern leading into Thursday's Week 4 matchup against the Steelers.
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Browns' Tyson Campbell: Ruled out for Week 3
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Campbell (ankle/hip/knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Campbell drew the questionable tag for Sunday's home opener after being limited in all three practices during Week 3 prep, but he's not been cleared by medical staff to play against Carolina. As such, Mekhi Blackmon will start at outside cornerback opposite Denzel Ward, and Campbell's next opportunity to play is Thursday against the Steelers.
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Officially active for Week 3
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Delpit (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Delpit expressed optimism Saturday that he would be available for Week 3 after working through a shoulder issue during practice, and the veteran safety has been given the green light to play. The 2020 second-rounder has eight tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense through two regular-season games.
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Browns' Mekhi Blackmon: Starting vs. Carolina
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Blackmon will start at outside cornerback against the Panthers on Sunday due to the absence of Tyson Campbell (ankle/hip/knee), Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Campbell will be held out of Sunday's game while nursing multiple lower-body injuries, so Blackmon and Denzel Ward will be the starting outside cornerbacks for the Browns in Week 3. Blackmon started in 11 of 17 regular-season games with the Colts in 2025 and finished the year with 64 tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and seven pass defenses (including two interceptions).
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Browns' Grant Delpit: Ready to play Sunday
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Delpit (shoulder) said he will play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Delpit said he feels good enough to take the field in Sunday's game. The strong safety has been dealing with a shoulder injury he likely suffered in the Browns' Week 2 win over the Buccaneers. Delpit's presence means rookie second-rounder Emmanuel McNeil-Warren likely won't see many snaps in the contest.
