Browns make 4 roster moves, including adding WR, DE, before Week 1 practice starts
The Browns reshuffle their practice squad with four signings, including WR Bub Means and DE Nadame Tucker, just before Week 1 drills begin.
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The brief
The transactions include signing wide receiver Bub Means and defensive end Nadame Tucker to the practice squad, as detailed on the team’s official website. A defensive tackle also joined the practice squad, according to WKBN.com. Coverage notes that the fourth move was part of the same roster adjustment, though the player’s name is not specified in the headlines. Multiple outlets highlighted different aspects of the activity. Yahoo Sports ran a story titled ‘Cleveland Continues to Fine Tune Practice Squad Ahead of Week 1,’ emphasizing the broader effort to shape the squad.
CBS Sports focused on the WR addition, publishing ‘Bub Means: Signed to Browns’ practice squad.’ WKBN.com reported the defensive tackle signing, while clevelandbrowns.com posted the official announcement of Means and Tucker. Dawgs By Nature compiled the four moves into a single recap. These moves come as NFL teams finalize their rosters ahead of the preseason. Practice‑squad slots allow clubs to develop players who are not on the active roster but can be called up if injuries arise. For the Browns, adding a receiver, a defensive end and a defensive tackle suggests a focus on depth at skill positions and the defensive line as the regular season approaches.
The timing, just before Week 1 practice, indicates the organization is seeking to evaluate new talent in a live‑training environment. Observers will watch the upcoming Week 1 practice to see how Means, Tucker and the newly signed defensive tackle integrate with the squad. Further roster adjustments are possible as coaches assess performance, and any additional announcements are likely to appear on the same outlets that reported today. Continued coverage from Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, WKBN.com and the Browns’ official site will provide updates on the fourth, unnamed move and on player evaluations.
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Quick answers
Which players were added to the Browns practice squad in the latest moves?
The announced additions include wide receiver Bub Means, defensive end Nadame Tucker and a defensive tackle, with a fourth player mentioned but not named in the headlines.
Which media outlets reported on the Browns’ roster changes?
Coverage appeared on Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, WKBN.com, the official Cleveland Browns website (clevelandbrowns.com) and Dawgs By Nature.
When did the Browns make these roster adjustments relative to the season schedule?
The four moves were reported on September 8, 2026, occurring before the start of Week 1 practice.
Coverage (5)
- Cleveland Continues to Fine Tune Practice Squad Ahead of Week 1 Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Bub Means: Signed to Browns' practice squad CBS Sports · 46d ago
- Browns sign defensive tackle to the practice squad WKBN.com · 46d ago
- Browns sign WR Bub Means and DE Nadame Tucker to the practice squad clevelandbrowns.com · 46d ago
- Browns make 4 roster moves, including adding WR, DE, before Week 1 practice starts Dawgs By Nature · 46d ago
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