97 Porter Gustin DE

Gustin was activated off the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Gustin spent a little under two weeks on the COVID list but has now passed all protocols to rejoin the active roster. The third-year defensive end has played in 279 defensive snaps this season and should return to a rotational role on the Browns' line for Monday's matchup with the Ravens.

Gustin was added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

With just two days separating him from a matchup against the Jaguars, Gustin's transition to the inactive list sheds doubt on his Week 12 status. Having either tested positive for COVID-19 or coming in close contact with someone who has, Gustin will be out at least five days given this recent development. That is, of course, unless the positive COVID test is overturned by multiple subsequent negative results. Gustin logged his third start of 2020 Week 11 against the Eagles, collecting three tackles and a QB hit.

Gustin will start at defensive end in Sunday's game against the Eagles, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Myles Garrett (illness) is inactive, so Gustin will make his third start of the season. He produced just two tackles over his previous two starts, so the second-year pro doesn't come close to the IDP upside of Garrett.

Gustin had 13 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery over six games in 2019.

Gustin was added to the Browns' practice squad in November and elevated to the active roster soon after. With Myles Garrett (suspension) and Olivier Vernon (knee) unavailable, playing time was available for anyone that could play the edge, so Gustin's experience at linebacker and defensive end was needed. He's under contract at a reasonable rate for one more season and could be kept around as depth in 2020.

The Browns promoted Gustin to the active roster from the practice squad Friday.

Gustin has spent the last two weeks on Cleveland's practice squad. The undrafted rookie out of Southern California will now look to make the most of his opportunity on the active roster. He projects to play a depth role on the defensive line and could contribute on special teams.