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Jan 2, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Deion Jones (45) prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Browns LB Deion Jones activated, to make debut vs. Ravens

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Cleveland Browns linebacker Deion Jones was activated from injured reserve on Saturday and is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the host Baltimore Ravens.

Jones, 27, was acquired from the Atlanta Falcons on Oct. 10 and designated for return from IR two days later. He had been nursing a shoulder injury.

A Pro Bowl selection in 2017, Jones has totaled 652 tackles, 11 interceptions, 8.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 85 career games (83 starts). He was selected by the Falcons with a second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Also on Saturday, the Browns promoted linebacker Dakota Allen and cornerback Herb Miller from the practice squad.

Allen, 26, has 29 tackles and one forced fumble in 34 career games (three starts) with the then-Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars and Browns.

Miller, 24, has 11 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery in 15 career games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Browns.

–Field Level Media

Dec 20, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Browns activate CB Greedy Williams from injured reserve

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The Cleveland Browns activated cornerback Greedy Williams from injured reserve on Saturday.

The Browns (2-3) signed linebacker Dakota Allen to the active roster from the practice squad. They also elevated cornerback Herb Miller and wide receiver Chester Rogers from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s home game with the New England Patriots (2-3).

Williams, 24, has not played this season due to a hamstring injury that landed him on IR on Sept. 9. The 2019 second-round pick has two interceptions and 88 tackles in 28 career games (20 starts).

Allen, 26, played 15 snaps on special teams and made one tackle in last weekend’s 30-28 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Miller, 24, recovered a muffed punt and returned it 48 yards in Cleveland’s season-opening 26-24 road win against the Carolina Panthers.

Rogers, 28, has returned two punts for 11 yards and three kickoffs for 64 yards in two games this season with the Browns.

–Field Level Media

Sep 13, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) reacts after making an interception during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Jaguars activate K McLaughlin, S Wingard

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The Jacksonville Jaguars made six roster moves Saturday, including promoting four players from their practice squad.

The Jags (1-7) activated kicker Chase McLaughlin from the commissioner’s permission list and safety Andrew Wingard from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers (6-2).

Linebacker Joe Giles-Harris was activated from the practice squad to replace Dakota Allen (ankle), who was ruled out for the game, while receiver Terry Godwin will replace Laviska Shenault Jr., out with an injured hamstring.

Offensive lineman KC McDermott and safety Doug Middleton were also promoted from the practice squad. Starting center Brandon Linder (back) was ruled out and won’t make the trip.

The return of Wingard, who started three games before going on IR ahead of the team’s Week 6 game, was expected. He has 25 tackles and an interception.

McLaughlin replaces Josh Lambo, who is out for the season with a gluteus medius injury. McLaughlin has connected on 18 of 23 on field goals and made all 26 of his extra points in his career. The second-year player has spent time with the Colts, Chargers and 49ers.

Giles-Harris, who joined the team last season as an undrafted free agent, was activated for five games last season, playing mainly on special teams. As for Godwin, this marks the first time he has been elevated from the practice squad since joining the team last year.

McDermott will be on the active roster for the third time this season after playing on special teams against the Dolphins and Bengals. Middleton will be on the active roster for the fourth time, as he saw action against the Bengals, Chargers and Texans.

–Field Level Media