In need of some depth on the defensive line, the Cleveland Browns have signed Porter Gustin to their active roster.
As a result of the season-ending injury to Takk McKinley, the Cleveland Browns have signed Porter Gustin to their active roster from the practice squad.
The #Browns have placed Takk McKinley on IR and signed Porter Gustin to the active roster.
— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) December 21, 2021
Gustin was originally elevated from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement as Cleveland needed everyone they could get to field a team.
Porter Gustin recovered a fumble in Monday’s contest which set the Browns up for their first touchdown of the game.
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Mostly a rotational player, Gustin has played just 31% of defensive snaps this season while appearing in 58% of snaps on special teams. Gustin has 47 total tackles, two fumble recoveries, and one sack in 22 career games.