Hall (illness) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
An illness prevented Hall from playing against the Bills in Week 16, but he was able to shed any sort of injury designation for Sunday's AFC North tilt after logging a full practice Friday. In the six games since the Browns' Week 9 bye, Hall has logged nine tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Hall (illness) was a limited participant in Cleveland's practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hall returned to practice Wednesday after missing the team's Week 16 loss to the Bills with an illness. If the 22-year-old manages to suit up for Sunday's game versus the Bengals, he should resume his role as a depth defensive lineman.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Won't play Week 16
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Hall (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Hall missed the first two practices of Week 16 prep while battling through an illness. He was able to log a full session Friday, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery over the weekend to play in Sunday's home tilt. With Sam Kamara (elbow) also inactive, the Browns will turn to Keith Cooper, Adin Huntington and Maurice Hurst as the rotational options at defensive tackle behind Mason Graham and Shelby Harris.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Appears ready for debut
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Hall (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Sidelined all season while recovering from knee surgery, Hall returned to limited practice last week. He appears to be set to make his 2025 debut in Week 8 against the Patriots.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Returning in Week 7?
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Hall (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hall underwent surgery this past offseason after dislocating his knee and tearing his MCL, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. However, he logged consecutive limited sessions to begin the Browns' week of practice, giving himself a chance to return Sunday. If the second-year pro returns for the Week 7 contest, he'll likely operate as one of Cleveland's top reserve interior defensive linemen.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Out again
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Hall (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings in London, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Hall has yet to play this season, and it's curious as to why he's not on injured reserve. The 2024 second-rounder has missed 14 of a possible 22 regular-season games to this point in his career.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Won't play in Week 4
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Hall (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
The 2024 second-round pick from Ohio State is now in line to miss his fourth consecutive game to open the season. Expect Adin Huntington to play increased snaps as a reserve defensive lineman while Hall remains sidelined Sunday.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Ruled out for Week 2
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Hall (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hall dealt with a knee issue for much of the summer and wasn't activated from the active/PUP list until Aug. 27. He's still working his way back into game shape.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Won't play Week 1
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Hall (knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hall upgraded to limited sessions Thursday and Friday after missing practice Wednesday. However, it still appears his knee injury will sideline him for Cleveland's regular-season opener. Adin Huntington and Shelby Harris could see increased work as rotational interior defensive linemen with Hall out Sunday.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Not yet able to practice
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Cleveland placed Hall (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Hall hurt his knee in Week 18 of last year and had surgery during the offseason. The 2024 second-round draft pick didn't participate in OTAs, though he could be cleared to practice at some point during training camp.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Had offseason knee surgery
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Browns GM Andrew Berry said Monday that Hall did require offseason knee surgery, and Hall is expected to miss the offseason program, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Hall suffered a neck stinger last August and then was involved in a domestic violence issue that led to a five-game suspension. He later missed time with a knee issue, and Hall went on to play in just eight games as a rookie. He finished the year with 14 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks. Hall should be ready to go for the start of training camp later this summer.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Might need surgery on knee
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General Manager Andrew Berry said Monday that Hall (knee) will have a "months-long" recovery timeline, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Hall was knocked out of Saturday's game at Baltimore early by a knee injury, and it's now clear that the issue is no minor ding. With that said, Berry also said Monday that he expects Hall to be ready for the 2025 season, so there's at least hope he won't have to miss any meaningful game action before returning.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Will get MRI on knee Sunday
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Head coach Kevin Stefanski said after Saturday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens that Hall will get an MRI on his right knee Sunday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Hall injured his right knee early in the third quarter of Saturday's game, which was serious enough for an air cast to be placed on his right leg and for him to be carted off the field. The MRI will determine the severity of the injury and whether his recovery timeline will linger into the 2025 season. The rookie second-round pick out of Ohio State will finish his first NFL regular season with 12 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across seven games.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Won't return against Baltimore
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Hall (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Ravens.
Hall injured his knee early in the third quarter while tackling Isaiah Likely. The injury was severe enough for Hall to have his right leg placed in an air cast and for him to be carted off the field, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. Hall will end the night with two tackles (one solo), and Jowon Briggs and Michael Dwumfour will serve as the Browns' defensive tackles for the rest of Saturday's game.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Impresses with larger role
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Hall recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Bengals.
The rookie defensive tackle made impactful plays for Cleveland's defense in his first career start Sunday, stepping in for the injured Shelby Harris (elbow). Hall recorded his first NFL sack while also tallying a career-best five total tackles. His performance in Week 16 could have earned him a larger defensive role for the remainder of the season, especially with the Browns already eliminated from playoff contention.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Clear for return Sunday
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Hall (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 15 contest against Kansas City, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Updating a previous report. Hall is no longer questionable for Sunday's game after being activated off injured reserve Saturday. The rookie defensive lineman is set to return from a four-game absence and will likely serve in a rotational on defense while also contributing on special teams.
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Browns' Mike Hall: Designated for return
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The Browns announced Wednesday that Hall (knee) has been designated for return from IR.
Hall now has a 21-day window wherein he can be monitored at practice without counting against the 53-man roster. The rookie second-round pick has been sidelined due to a knee injury since Week 9. In four appearances this season, Hall has totaled five tackles (two solo).
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Browns' Michael Hall: Activated for Week 6
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Cleveland lifted Hall's (suspension) one-game roster exemption Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Hall missed the first five games of the campaign as a result of an NFL suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The defensive lineman is now finished with that punishment and appears to be in line to make his NFL debut Sunday. Hall, who was selected in the second round of April's NFL Draft, will likely play a rotational role along the Browns' defensive line.
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Browns' Michael Hall: Suspended five games
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Hall (neck) has been suspended by the NFL for five games for violating the personal conduct policy, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
Hall was on the commissioner's exempt list after being charged with domestic violence in mid-August. Because Hall was on that list in accordance with the personal conduct policy, all four of the regular-season games he has missed this year will be credited against his suspension. As such, the rookie second-round pick will be eligible to return to team activities following the Browns' Week 5 game against the Commanders on Oct. 6.
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Browns' Michael Hall: Placed on exempt list
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Hall (neck) was placed on the commissioner's exempt list Tuesday.
Hall is facing a serious domestic violence allegation from an incident in mid-August. He suffered a neck stinger during practice a few days after, but he'll likely be healthy long before he's eligible to play.
