We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Ryan Switzer: Pos: WR, Career: 41 G, 2 TD, Steelers/Cowboys 2017-2019, born WV 1994 The move to elevate Benton was an expected one. North Carolina It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Head coach Kevin Stefanski didn't have to work too hard to fill out the inactive player list for the Browns in Week 6. Starting right guard Wyatt Teller (calf) Do you have a sports website? Find out more. He’s joined on the practice squad by a newcomer, though a familiar one for many fans. November 4, 1994 The Browns have filled all 16 of their practice squad openings. And the results? Please check your email for a confirmation.  (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 3 (11063rd overall since 1960), High School: The Cleveland Browns have signed WR Ryan Switzer to their practice squad. https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/02/browns-sign-montrel-meander-ryan-switzer-practice-squad/, Kevin Stefanski declares Baker Mayfield will start 'as long as he's healthy', Humbling loss to Steelers show the Browns still have many hills to climb, Twitter calls for Baker Mayfield to get benched vs. Steelers, Browns vs. Steelers: How to watch, listen, stream the Week 6 game, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He spent the first week of the season there before being elevated in the Week 2 game against the Bengals. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team All-Pro, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2015. The Cleveland Browns have signed WR Ryan Switzer to their practice squad. After clearing waivers, Meander quickly re-signed with the Browns on the team’s practice squad. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, October 18, 6:43AM. Sign up for the Browns Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Cleveland Browns Home: The official source of the latest Browns headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information The only safeties left on the roster are Andrew Sendejo, Sheldrick Redwine and undrafted rookie Jovante Moffatt. All Rights Reserved. Sheldrick Redwine will start for the injured safeties, while Chris Hubbard takes over for... One of the hallmarks of the Browns defense over the last few seasons has been a heavy reliance on the blitz. Check out exclusive photos of the Browns preparing for their game against the Dallas Cowboys, Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during practice on September 30, 2020, Head Coach Kevin Stefanski during practice on September 30, 2020, Safety Andrew Sendejo (23) during practice on September 30, 2020, Center Nick Harris (53) during practice on September 30, 2020, Tight end Harrison Bryant (88) during practice on September 30, 2020, Quarterback Case Keenum (5) during practice on September 30, 2020, Running Back D'Ernest Johnson (30) during practice on September 30, 2020, Linebacker Mack Wilson (51) during practice on September 30, 2020, Offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) during practice on September 30, 2020, Defensive end Joe Jackson (91) during practice on September 30, 2020, Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) and Wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during practice on September 30, 2020, Defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) during practice on September 30, 2020, Safety Ronnie Harrison (33) during practice on September 30, 2020, Wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) and Cornerback A.J. Switzer played 41 games in his first three NFL seasons, 2017 with Dallas (this week’s opponent) and 2018-2019 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Green (38) during practice on September 30, 2020, Linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) during practice on September 30, 2020, Cornerback Kevin Johnson (28) during practice on September 30, 2020, Safety Jovante Moffatt (35) during practice on September 30, 2020, Cornerback A.J. "Ryan will certainly be in play either this week or next week," Priefer said. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Data Provided By Switzer has appeared in 41 career games (one start) and accrued 50 receptions for 321 yards and a touchdown. Green (38) during practice on September 30, 2020, Tight end Austin Hooper (81) during practice on September 30, 2020, Defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during practice on September 30, 2020, Wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during practice on September 30, 2020, Running Back Nick Chubb (24) during practice on September 30, 2020, Offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) during practice on September 30, 2020, Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (65) during practice on September 30, 2020, Linebacker Malcolm Smith (56) during practice on September 30, 2020, Offensive tackle Michael Dunn (68) during practice on September 30, 2020, Offensive Coordinator Alex Van Pelt during practice on September 30, 2020, Quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during practice on September 30, 2020, A referee during practice on September 30, 2020, Cornerback Robert Jackson (34) during practice on September 30, 2020, Wide receiver Ja'Marcus Bradley (84) during practice on September 30, 2020, Wide receiver Rashard Higgins (82) during practice on September 30, 2020, Linebacker Coach Jason Tarver during practice on September 30, 2020, Linebacker Jacob Phillips (50) during practice on September 30, 2020, Cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during practice on September 30, 2020, Center JC Tretter (64) during practice on September 30, 2020, Cleveland adds depth at safety for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Cleveland adds a QB to the practice squad after departure of Garrett Gilbert, Cleveland's active roster is back to 53 players, Cleveland adds former Bengals TE, Washington T to practice squad, Cleveland makes a roster move before Sunday's game, Cleveland makes roster moves as the team returns to practice, Hodge suffered a hamstring injury in pre-game warmups Sunday, Cleveland's Pro Bowl RB expected to miss several weeks with knee injury, Hilliard has appeared in 25 games since 2018, Cleveland makes roster moves as it shifts focus to Week 4, © 2020 Cleveland Browns. With four players ruled out on Friday due to injuries, Stefanski's choices on who to keep inactive were quite limited. The good folks at NFL NextGen Stats tracked the QB pressure rate and the blitz rate for the Browns over the last four seasons (2017 through Week 5). Switzer played 41 games in his first three NFL seasons, 2017 with Dallas (this week’s opponent) and 2018-2019 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. All rights reserved. Benton is also an undrafted rookie. Wide receiver Ryan Switzer signed with Cleveland’s practice squad on Thursday. Cleveland lost return specialist JoJo Natson to I.R. Or write about sports? Born: Draft: Dallas Cowboys in the 4th round (133rd overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. 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Switzer, 5-9, 183 pounds, is in his fourth NFL season out of North Carolina and was most recently waived by the Pittsburgh Steelers during final roster cuts. Switzer met with the team earlier in the week and cleared COVID-19 protocols to sign with the Browns. Join our linker program. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. Different coordinators and coaching staffs, different personnel united in Cleveland to blitz at a significantly higher-than-average blitz rate. Starting safety Karl Joseph (hamstring) Montrel Meander is back with the Browns. The Browns elevated safety Elijah Benton from the practice squad to the active roster for the game with the Steelers. the official stats partner of the NFL. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. with a knee injury in Week 3. He made the NFL’s all-rookie team as a return man for the Cowboys in 2017 and finished in the top eight in total return yards in each of his first two seasons. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. LB Jacob Phillips (knee). Switzer met with the team earlier in the week and cleared COVID-19 protocols to sign with the Browns. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. Are you a Stathead, too? Do you have a blog? Cleveland ruled out starting safety Karl Joseph and his replacement starter in Week 5, Ronnie Harrison, in Friday's final injury report. in Charleston, WV, College: Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. He never really left even though the team waived the linebacker on Monday. Adding to those inactive, the Browns will not dress two defensive linemen, Vincent Taylor and Joe Jackson. He is a slot receiver but saw more action as a return specialist. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine.