Tag: Mike Hall Jr.

Browns provide injury update on promising rookie defensive tackle

The Browns have provided an injury update on Mike Hall Jr. after he was carted off against the Bengals

After suffering a major knee injury in Week 18, the Cleveland Browns have provided an update on rookie defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr.

The Browns’ second-round draft pick suffered a right knee injury in the team’s final game of the season, ending his rookie year just a bit short. During this time, he collected 14 total tackles and a solo sack, a solid start for a rookie defensive tackle. Browns general manager Andrew Berry offered a small update on Hall’s status and injury timeline.

Berry stated that Michael Hall Jr.’s recovery timeline will take “months.” The rookie may require surgery to repair his knee, but there are no official plans for it at this time. Either way, the Browns’ general manager said he expects Hall to be ready for the start of the 2025 season.

Cleveland hopes to have him back to full health at the start of next season, as he is expected to take on a much larger role in the future.

Browns star rookie Mike Hall Jr. leaves Ravens game with severe knee injury

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. exited the game with a severe knee injury.

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. exited the game against the Baltimore Ravens with a severe knee injury. At the start of the third quarter, Hall was escorted off the field on the medical cart. Browns starters formed a half circle around him as he laid on the ground clutching his knee. Hall gave the crowd a thumbs up and received an ovation from the crowd as he exited the game.

Hall was having a fantastic game against the Ravens. He was living in the backfield all game; harassing Lamar Jackson. Hall finished the game with one quarterback hit and two tackles.

Hall had a strong rookie season after a late start. The rookie was suspended for the first five games of the season stemming from a domestic abuse case in August. The fear is that Hall may start next season on injured reserve due to the knee injury. The Browns will want to get his MRI results as soon as possible. Hall is a key piece of the Browns’ future and the team cannot afford to lose him.

Browns designate second round rookie to return from Injured Reserve

Mike Hall Jr. is on his way back

The Cleveland Browns are getting rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. back in the lineup.

According to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal, the Browns have designated Hall Jr. to return from injured reserve. Additionally, they have signed tight end Tre’ McKitty to the practice squad. Hall Jr. has the potential to play this week against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cleveland has opened a 21-day window for Hall to return to practice and be activated to the 53-man roster; otherwise, he will revert to injured reserve for the remainder of the season. Hall has been sidelined since Week 9 after sustaining a knee injury in practice leading up to the Saints game.

It has been a challenging rookie season for the Browns’ first pick of the 2024 draft. He began the year on the Commissioner’s Exempt List and did not make his debut until Week 6. Hall has tremendous potential as an interior pass rusher, which could bolster a pass-rush unit already anchored by Myles Garrett.

Having played in just four games, Hall will aim to return and lay the groundwork for a strong sophomore campaign.

Another key defender heads to Injured Reserve

Rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. will now miss at least his next four games.

The Cleveland Browns have placed rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. to Injured Reserve.

Hall Jr., who suffered a knee injury in practice on Thursday, was then ruled out in the team’s Week 11 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated during his media availability that Hall Jr. was a candidate for IR at that point. That nightmare has now become a reality.

To fill his roster spot, the Browns have already signed another defensive tackle off of their practice squad in the form of Sam Kamara. However, sitting at 2-7, the Browns need to get their young players snaps to evaluate them.

Losing their highest draft pick in the last three years for at least four weeks is a massive loss of opportunity. Especially for a player who started his NFL career with a five-game suspension.

Can the Browns overcome yet another defensive injury to beat the struggling Saints?

Browns rule out promising young defender in Week 11 bout vs. Saints

The Browns will be without Mike Hall Jr. against the Saints

The Cleveland Browns will already be down two defensive linemen after the bye week, and now that number becomes three after rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was ruled out for their game against the Saints.

Hall Jr. was a late addition to the Browns’ injury list on Thursday after it looked like they had gone two straight days of practice with perfect attendance. The rookie defensive tackle was listed and is now ruled out, with a knee injury.

This means we will likely see a practice squad elevation at the position this weekend. Veteran Sam Kamara has been a frequent call-up and could get another shot to make an impact against the Saints. Rookie seventh round pick Jowon Briggs could also get his first sniff of NFL action.

The good news for the Browns, however, is that Hall Jr. is the only player on their active roster who will not be available against the Saints as the rest of the roster is good to go.

Hopefully, this is just a small setback for the Ohio State product.

Another young player added as late addition to injury report

Mike Hall Jr. was a late addition to Thursday’s injury report with a knee injury

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was added to the injury report this afternoon with a knee injury.

This announcement comes after the conclusion of the Browns’ practice where Hall most likely sustained the injury. His status against the New Orleans Saints is now in play and he is most likely questionable for this Sunday’s matchup. The rookie defensive tackle has collected five tackles in his four contests so far this season.

The timing of Hall’s injury could be better, as the Browns just traded away defensive end Za’Darius Smith. Despite being a defensive tackle, the rookie was expected to take some of Smith’s workload and see more playing time in his now-permanent absence.

The extent of Hall’s injury is not yet known, but he was a limited participant in practice today. Therefore, it is safe to assume that Michael Hall Jr. will not be out for a long period, if at all. We’ll see if he can play against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday.

Browns make their decision on the recently suspended Mike Hall Jr. vs. Eagles

Mike Hall Jr. will make his NFL debut on Sunday

The Cleveland Browns had to deal with an off-the-field issue with rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. before he ever took an NFL regular season snap.

Now coming out of a five-game suspension, the Browns have made their decision on how to proceed with Hall Jr. as they get set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6. Head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke to the media on Friday and let it be known that Hall Jr. will officially be active for the game and make his NFL debut on Sunday.

The Browns have their defensive line at full strength, except Maurice Hurst, who is questionable. It is to be seen just how many snaps Hall Jr. will play and in what situations the lethal interior pass rusher will take the field. Can he help the Browns get back in the win column after a 1-4 start?

We’ll find out on Sunday.

Browns set to get rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. back after Commanders game

The rookie DT will return to Berea on Monday

The NFL is suspending Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. for five games. This does, however, mean that Hall Jr. will be returning to Berea on Monday as the league is counting the four games he missed while on the Commissioner’s Exempt List as time served.

The suspension is due to a violation of the personal conduct policy that occurred before the start of the 2024 season after he was arrested and charged with domestic violence in August. He pled down to disorderly conduct and was placed on probation last month and his case is now closed.

Hall will most likely see playing time right away in a defense that could use his playmaking abilities. We’ll see how much of an impact the rookie defensive tackle can finally make after being selected in the 2024 NFL draft in the offseason.

This also means the Browns will have to clear another roster spot on Monday to make room for Hall Jr. on the 53-man roster.

NFL remains mum on Mike Hall Jr. after court ruling

The NFL is still not ready to make a ruling.

The Cleveland Browns may be one step closer to getting rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. back on the field, but that is now squarely in the hands of the NFL.

Hall Jr., who was placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List after he was arrested and charged with domestic violence, had his court hearing on Thursday. In his hearing, Hall Jr. pled down to one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct, was fined $250, given a suspended 30-day jail sentence, and was placed on community control for two years.

Following his court hearing, the NFL is still not ready to make a ruling on his status. Here is what they had to say in a released statement:

“We have been closely monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the Personal Conduct Policy. There’s no change in his status.”

In the meantime, the Browns will continue to trot out their veteran stable of defensive tackles who continue to play well. Getting the 21-year-old back on the field, however, would give them an explosive boost upfront.

We will continue to follow this closely as the NFL should have enough information to make a ruling.

Browns DT Mike Hall Jr. pleads down to disorderly conduct; now awaits NFL ruling

The rookie defensive tackle’s case is now closed.

After being arrested and charged with domestic violence last month, Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. has now had his case heard by a judge.

After his fiance recanted part of her statement that involved the use of a weapon, Hall Jr. has pled down from one count of domestic violence to one count of disorderly conduct. He has been fined $250, given a suspended 30-day jail sentence, and has been put on probation for two years.

The rookie second round pick, however, is still on the Commissioner’s Exempt List and has missed the first two games of the season. Now that his case is closed and he has formally pled guilty, the NFL should have a ruling turned around quickly.

With already two games served, it will be interesting if the NFL counts that as time served or if a new suspension will be in addition to.