Tag: Juan Thornhill

Nov 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill (1) celebrates a missed field goal by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Reports: Browns to release starting S Juan Thornhill

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The Cleveland Browns are releasing starting safety Juan Thornhill in a salary-cutting move, multiple outlets reported Monday.

Thornhill, 29, has one year remaining on the three-year, $21 million deal he signed with the Browns in March 2023.

Cleveland will clear $3.4 million in cap space by releasing Thornhill as a post-June 1 designation.

“Greater things to come. One day at a time,” Thornhill posted Saturday on X.

Thornhill also texted Cleveland.com that the Browns’ decision is “probably best for us both.”

He recorded 103 tackles and four passes defensed in 22 games (all starts) with the Browns the past two seasons.

Thornhill missed six games in 2023 and six more in 2024 with a calf injury.

A two-time Super Bowl winner with Kansas City, Thornhill has 337 tackles and eight interceptions in 87 games (74 starts) with the Chiefs (2019-22) and Browns.

–Field Level Media

Browns running back Nick Chubb serves a guest speaker for the Greater Akron-Canton High School Sports Awards, Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Akron Civic Theatre.

Browns activate RB Nick Chubb, S Juan Thornhill

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The Cleveland Browns activated running back Nick Chubb from the physically unable to perform list on Saturday and safety Juan Thornhill from injured reserve.

Chubb, 28, is expected to make his season debut for Cleveland on Sunday against the rival Cincinnati Bengals. He is making his return after he sustained multiple torn ligaments and underwent two surgeries on his left knee following a season-ending injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 18, 2023.

Chubb will join D’Onta Foreman and Pierre Strong in the backfield as the Browns (1-5) bid to snap a four-game losing skid. Fellow running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Bengals (2-4).

Chubb made four consecutive Pro Bowl teams (2019-22) and rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of those seasons, including 1,525 in 2022.

Since being selected by the Browns with the 35th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, Chubb has run for 6,511 yards and 48 touchdowns in 77 games.

Thornhill, 29, recorded nine tackles before hurting his calf in Cleveland’s season opener. He promptly was placed on injured reserve.

Thornhill has totaled 297 tackles and eight interceptions in 77 career games (64 starts) with the Kansas City Chiefs (2019-22) and Browns.

–Field Level Media

Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Juan Thornhill (1) tackles Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Brooks (83) during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Browns place S Juan Thornhill, 3 others on IR

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The Cleveland Browns placed starting safety Juan Thornhill and three other players on injured reserve Wednesday.

In addition to Thornhill (calf), the Browns also put defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II (ankle), linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (hip), and linebacker Tony Fields (ankle) on IR.

Cleveland, however, did not place tight end David Njoku on injured reserve.

Njoku, 28, is considered week-to-week after sustaining an ankle injury during the Browns’ 33-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The 2023 Pro Bowl selection had four catches for 44 yards against the Cowboys.

Thornhill, 28, recorded nine tackles in the season opener. Thornhill has totaled 297 tackles and eight interceptions in 77 career games (64 starts) with the Kansas City Chiefs (2019-22) and Browns.

Hurst had three tackles in the season opener, while Diabate and Fields each had two.

Also on Wednesday, Cleveland signed wide receiver David Bell, cornerback Mike Ford Jr., linebacker Khaleke Hudson and defensive tackle Sam Kamara from the practice squad to the active roster. The team also signed defensive tackle Siaki Ika, tight end Geoff Swaim and linebacker Luiji Vilain.

–Field Level Media

Jan 8, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) chases during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Browns WR Amari Cooper (groin) questionable vs. Steelers

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper aggravated his groin during Saturday’s practice and is questionable to play in Monday’s game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers.

“Aggravated his groin,” Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said. “We brought him inside. We’ll evaluate him over the next 48 hours.”

Safety Juan Thornhill (calf) and rookie defensive tackle Siaki Ika (foot) also are questionable to play versus the Steelers.

Cooper, 29, recorded three catches for 37 yards in Cleveland’s 24-3 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

A four-time Pro Bowl selection, Cooper caught 78 passes for 1,160 yards and a career-high nine touchdowns in 17 starts during his first season with the Browns in 2022.

Cooper has 598 receptions for 8,273 yards and 55 touchdowns in 126 games (119 starts) with the then-Oakland Raiders (2015-18), Dallas Cowboys (2018-21) and Browns.

–Field Level Media