The Cleveland Browns have been a very busy team over the past couple of weeks. With the front office swinging three different trades recently, that has resulted in the roster continuously changing on the fly. The most recent trade the team swung saw them pick up Tyson Campbell from the Jacksonville Jaguars, with Greg Newsome II heading the other way.
Campbell will draw the start alongside Denzel Ward in Week 6, but he’s going to need some time to get up to speed with the new defensive scheme he has suddenly found himself a part of. As a result, the team is adding some more depth at cornerback before their upcoming contest in the form of Tre Avery.
Browns Elevate Tre Avery from Practice Squad to Active Roster
Avery didn’t get selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, but he has managed to establish himself as a depth option at cornerback throughout his time in the league. Avery initially broke into the league with the Tennessee Titans, which is where he spent the first three seasons of his career, appearing in 38 games, five of which were starts.
Late in the 2024 season, the Titans opted to release Avery, but he was quickly scooped up by the San Francisco 49ers. He ultimately didn’t suit up for them, though, as he got released in early August before spending time with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout the month. He didn’t make either of their final rosters, though, and after he got released by the Bucs, he eventually found his way to the Browns’ practice squad.
Since landing with Cleveland, Avery has appeared in two games, racking up four tackles during his limited time on the field. Now, Avery has been elevated to the active roster for the third straight game, and with Campbell adjusting to his new team, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him earn a decent chunk of snaps on Sunday.
“The Cleveland Browns have elevated CB Tre Avery from the practice squad,” the team announced on its official website Saturday afternoon.
Browns Looking to Get Back in the Win Column in Week 6
GettyHead coach Kevin Stefanski of the Cleveland Browns.
The 2025 season is only five weeks old, but it’s already been a bit of a wild ride for the Browns this year. They have moved on from Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback, trading him to the Cincinnati Bengals last week after Dillon Gabriel shined in his first professional start. Now, he will be leading the team for the foreseeable future, with the hope being that he can solidify himself as the team’s quarterback of the future.
In Week 6, Cleveland has a tough matchup on its hands against one of its division rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers. After enjoying their bye week in Week 5, the Steelers will be returning to action and looking for a win on Sunday, and they will be heavily favored to do so. Kickoff for this game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, and the Browns will be looking to play spoiler and help Gabriel earn the first win of his young career.
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