Reid signed his exclusive-rights free-agent tender with Cleveland on Monday.
Reid didn't play at all last season after suffering a back injury in late August. However, the Weber State product worked his way up to a pretty big role as a rookie in 2024, with most of his work coming on special teams. If Reid is back to full health and able to make the roster ahead of the upcoming campaign, he'll likely reprise his role as a depth option and special-teamer.
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Browns' Winston Reid: Tendered by Cleveland
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The Browns placed an exclusive rights free-agent tender on Reid (back) on Wednesday.
After appearing in 16 regular-season games as a rookie in 2024, Reid missed the entire 2025 campaign with a back injury he suffered last summer. Reid will compete for a job under the Browns' new coaching staff this offseason.
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Browns' Winston Reid: Out for Week 18
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Reid (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Reid was limited in practice all week but won't be activated from injured reserve in time for Sunday's regular-season finale. He'll end up missing the entire 2025 campaign after appearing in 16 contests last season.
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Browns' Winston Reid: Practice window opens
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Reid (back) had his practice window opened to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
The 26-year-old has missed all 14 of the Browns' games this season after being placed on IR with a back issue in late August. However, it now appears he's nearing a return. Once fully healthy, Reid is likely to play a reserve role in the Browns' linebacker corps.
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Browns' Winston Reid: Sidelined by back injury
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Reid (back) didn't practice Thursday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Reid is nursing a back injury ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams. He's likely to reprise his role as a depth option at linebacker for the regular season after recording 23 tackles (15 solo) last season.
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Browns' Winston Reid: Signs deal with Cleveland
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Reid signed his exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Browns on Tuesday.
Reid will return to the Browns after entering the offseason as a free agent. The linebacker played in 16 regular-season games with Cleveland in 2024, recording 23 total tackles (15 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed and a fumble recovery. Reid will likely operate as a depth option at middle linebacker behind Jordan Hicks (concussion) in 2025.
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Browns' Winston Reid: Gets significant role Sunday
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Reid recorded eight tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 34-13 loss at Washington.
After starter Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (undisclosed) left Sunday's contest early, Reid was thrust into the biggest role he's seen in his young career so far, and he filled in admirably. If both Owusu-Koramoah and Jordan Hicks (elbow) end up sitting out in Week 6, Reid would again be in line for an increased workload.
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Browns' Winston Reid: Signed from practice squad
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The Browns signed Reid to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
Reid earns a spot on Cleveland's 53-man roster, which has linebackers Tony Fields (ankle) and Mohamoud Diabate (hip) on IR until at least mid-October. Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville will be telling as to Reid's role, but if he does play, it's probable he contributes mostly on special teams while holding down a reserve role on defense.
