Grant Delpit Injury News & Updates

Delpit had four tackles, including one for a loss, two quarterback hits, one sack and forced a fumble in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Dolphins in Week 7.

Delpit forced a fumble that the Browns recovered on special teams one play following Cleveland taking a 10-3 lead in the second quarter. The turnover led to a second touchdown in a five-minute span. Delpit has 37 tackles, 1.0 sacks, three passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through seven games.

Delpit recorded six tackles (one solo) during Cleveland's loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Delpit played all but one defensive snap in Sunday's loss and has now racked up five or more tackles in four of his six appearances this season. The 27-year-old will look to keep producing in the team's Week 7 matchup versus the Dolphins.

Delpit logged four tackles (one solo), one pass defense and one fumble recovery during Cleveland's 21-17 loss to Minnesota on Sunday.

Delpit jumped on a loose ball early in the first quarter, and that turnover led to a Dillon Gabriel one-yard touchdown pass to Harold Fannin seven plays later. Delpit has opened the 2025 regular season with 27 tackles (16 solo) and three pass defenses (one interception) through five games.

Delpit (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Delpit recorded five total tackles (four solo) in the team's 34-10 loss to the Lions, but he may have left the game a little worse for wear. The safety will have two more opportunities to log a full practice before Sunday's contest against the Vikings.

Delpit registered five tackles (four solo) in Sunday's defeat against Detroit.

Four of Delpit's stops came on defensive plays, and the other came on special teams. The veteran safety has notched 23 tackles and an interception through four contests.

Delpit made nine tackles, including one for a loss, and had one pass defensed and an interception in Sunday's 13-10 win over Green Bay in Week 3.

Cleveland's defense had a strong day overall, and Delpit was one of its leaders. He jumped a route for his first interception and returned it 25 yards to the Packers four-yard line. Two plays later, Quinshon Judkins tied the game with a one-yard touchdown plunge. The pick was Cleveland's first turnover of the season. Delpit tied for the team high in tackles Sunday and has 18 through three games along with two passes defensed.

Delpit logged four tackles (two solo) during the Browns' 17-16 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Delpit didn't produce a high number of tackles in Sunday's regular-season opener, but he was one of three Browns players to play all 52 defensive snaps. The 2020 second-rounder is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he logged a career-best 111 tackles (68 solo) across 16 regular-season games. Delpit and the Browns' defense will have their hands full in Week 2, when they visit Baltimore to take on a Ravens offense that dropped 40 points on the Bills in Week 1.

Delpit finished the 2024 regular season with 111 tackles (68 solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one fumble recovery across 16 games.

It was a disappointing season for the 3-14 Browns, whose defense gave up the third-most points per game in the NFL in 2024 (25.6). Delpit didn't record an interception for the first time in his four-year NFL career, but he did lead the Browns in combined and solo tackles and finished tied with Quentin Lake for seventh-most combined tackles among safeties. Delpit has logged at least 100 tackles in two of four NFL regular seasons.

Delpit finished Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Dolphins with nine tackles (seven solo).

Delpit played every single defensive snap Sunday and finished as the Browns' leading tackler. It was the sixth time he has recorded at least nine combined tackles in a game, and his efforts in Cleveland's Week 17 loss has him at a career-high 107 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games. He'll look to add to his total in the Browns' regular-season finale against the Ravens on Saturday.

Delpit secured five tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-6 loss to Cincinnati.

Delpit didn't get in on his first tackle until the second quarter but still managed to reach five stops for his 13th straight game. The fourth-year safety also recorded his first sack of the campaign when he brought down Joe Burrow in the third quarter. Delpit is up to 98 tackles on the season, putting him well within reach of the career-high mark of 105 stops he recorded in 2022.

Delpit finished Sunday's 21-7 loss to Kansas City with nine tackles (four solo).

Delpit and Jordan Hicks were the co-leading tackles for the Browns on Sunday. Delpit is now up to 93 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games, and the 2020 second-round pick is closing in on the second 100-tackle campaign of his four-year NFL career. His next opportunity to reach that century milestone will be against the Bengals on Sunday.

Delpit finished with six tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers.

The safety has now recorded at least five tackles in every game he's played in this season but one. Delpit has 84 stops (51 solo) on the year.

Delpit registered six tackles (five solo) in Monday's 41-32 loss to the Broncos.

Delpit tied Martin Emerson for second-most tackles for the Browns on Monday behind Jordan Hicks (12). Delpit has played at least 50 defensive snaps in all 11 games he's played this season and he's up to 78 tackles (50 solo), one pass defense and one fumble recovery on the year.

Delpit recorded 10 tackles (six solo) during Thursday's 24-19 win versus the Steelers.

Delpit played all 67 of the Browns' defensive snaps in Week 12, and he tallied double-digit tackles for his second time this season. He's on pace for a career-best year in that category and will work to keep up the progress in Week 13 at Denver.

Delpit recorded nine total tackles (three solo) and defended one pass in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints.

Delpit finished first on the Browns in total tackles during Sunday's loss, serving as the team's leading-tackler for the second time in their last three games. The LSU product is having one of the most productive seasons of his career, having recorded 62 total tackles and one pass defended through nine appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Juan Thornhill as part of the Browns' top safety duo in Thursday night's matchup against the Steelers.

Delpit recorded seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's defeat against the Chargers.

Delpit finished second on the Browns in tackles, and he's now recorded at least seven stops in three of his past four contests. The strong safety has 53 tackles through eight games on the campaign, putting him on pace for the second triple-digit tackle season of his career. Delpit has been a stabilizing force in a Browns secondary that has often struggled this season.

Delpit recorded nine total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Ravens.

The LSU product played 100-percent of Cleveland's defensive snaps for the second consecutive week and tied Mohamoud Diabate for the Browns' leading-tackler Sunday. Delpit has now appeared in seven games this season, tallying 46 total tackles and a recovered fumble. The 26-year-old is expected to continue starting alongside Juan Thornhill in Cleveland's secondary as the season progresses.

Delpit (concussion) practiced in full Friday and has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The LSU product missed the Browns' Week 6 loss to the Eagles after sustaining a concussion the week prior, but Friday's full practice suggests he's passed the NFL's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's divisional matchup. Expect Delpit to assume the duties of Cleveland's top strong safety in Week 7.

Delpit (concussion) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice report.

Delpit was held out of practice all week leading up to Sunday's game against the Eagles. His limited participation Wednesday indicates that he's progressing through the league's concussion protocols. However, even if Delpit logs a full practice session this week, he's not guaranteed to return for Week 7 against the Bengals unless he satisfies the league's five-step protocols.

Delpit is still in concussion protocol following Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Delpit sat out of the Browns' contest in Week 6 as he dealt with a concussion, and now his availability for Week 7 appears to be in jeopardy. Cleveland's first official practice report of the week Wednesday should provide some clarity on his status.

Delpit (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Delpit was unable to practice all week after sustaining a concussion in the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders, so him missing Sunday's contest comes as no surprise. Expect Rodney McLeod to see increased work with Cleveland's first-team defense while Delpit remains in concussion protocol.

Delpit (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Delpit suffered a concussion during Sunday's game at Washington, and now his status for Week 6 is up in the air. He'd probably need to return to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to suit up Sunday.

Delpit (head) is being evaluated for a concussion Sunday against the Commanders, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Delpit will enter the league's concussion protocols if he did indeed suffer one. If not, he'll be eligible to return, although, with a lopsided score in Washington's favor late in the fourth quarter, it's possible Delpit doesn't return either way.

Delpit recorded 10 tackles (five solo), including a tackle for a loss, in the Browns' 21-15 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

The starting safety also played 99 percent of the defensive snaps. Delpit has 20 tackles (14 solo) and a fumble recovery through three games this season.

Delpit registered six tackles (five solo) in Cleveland's 18-13 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Delpit finished second on the team in tackles behind Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah during Sunday's victory. The 2020 second-round pick has now racked up 10 tackles (nine solo) across the first two games of the 2024 campaign.

Delpit (groin) participated in OTAs on Wednesday.

Delpit last played Week 14 and missed the team's last four regular-season games, as well as their wild-card loss to the Texans. Healthy now, the LSU product expects to remain the Browns' starter at strong safety in 2024.

Delpit (groin) recorded 80 tackles, seven for a loss, four quarterback hits, 1.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one interception over 13 games in 2023.

It was another productive year for Delpit on the last line of Cleveland's defense. His season was cut short by the groin injury, which occurred at a time when he was the club's leader in tackles; he was on pace to post a second consecutive 100-tackle season. The three-year contract extension he signed in December, which ironically occurred on the day of his season-ending injury, indicates how the organization feels about the player.

Delpit (groin) won't be activated off injured reserve ahead of Cleveland's wild-card matchup versus the Texans on Saturday, Jake Trotter of ESPN reports.

The Browns designated Delpit to return from injured reserve Wednesday but he will not be ready for the wild-card matchup. D'Anthony Bell has started at safety the past four weeks with Delpit out, and he should likely do so once again versus Houston on Saturday.

Delpit (groin) was designated to return from IR on Wednesday.

Delpit missed the minimum of four games and will now be able to practice with the team ahead of their wild-card game against the Texans on Saturday. He could also suit up for the contest. if he proves himself healthy enough to play over the next couple of days, which would be a boost for the Browns' secondary.

Delpit (groin) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Delpit will now be forced to miss at least the final four weeks of the season but will be eligible to return for the playoffs if he's healthy enough to play and the Browns do get in. His absence in the weeks ahead will be a blow to the Cleveland secondary and result in D'Anthony Bell moving into a starting role at strong safety.

Delpit (groin) recorded six tackles (five solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars.

Delpit got to Trevor Lawrence in the second quarter for a 13-yard sack. He did leave in the fourth quarter with a groin injury after colliding with teammate Myles Garrett. He still managed to finish second on the team in tackles and leads the Browns with 80 total tackles this season.

Delpit (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Delpit was second on the team with six tackles before leaving the game after colliding with teammate Myles Garrett. Delpit had to be helped off the field to the medical tent and was eventually carted to the locker room. Prior to Sunday's contest, he agreed to a three-year, $36 million extension with the Browns per Jake Trotter of ESPN.com.

Delpit agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract extension with the Browns on Sunday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

The extension includes a little more than $23 million in guaranteed money, per Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com. Delpit has 74 tackles, three passes defensed, an interception and a fumble recovery in 2023. The 2020 second-round pick has started 28 of 29 games going back to the beginning of the 2022 season.

Delpit (thigh) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Delpit should be good to go in Denver after missing some practice reps early in the week. The safety played every defensive snap in last week's win over the Steelers and leads Cleveland in tackles.

Delpit (thigh) was listed as limited on Thursday's injury report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Delpit logged a DNP on Wednesday, so this is a step in the right direction and puts him closer to being on track to suit up Sunday against the Broncos. Considering he was able to play 100 percent of the team's snaps on defense in Week 11 against the Steelers, Delpit is probably on the right side of questionable for Week 12.

Delpit (thigh) will not participate at practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

It's not immediately clear when Delpit picked up the thigh issue or how serious it might be. Either way, he'll probably need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to play in Week 12.

Delpit recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's Week 11 win over the Steelers.

The third-year safety has started all 10 games and leads the defense in snap rate (97 percent) and tackles with 66. Delpit also has three pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one interception this season.

Delpit recorded 10 tackles and half a sack in Sunday's 27-0 win over Arizona in Week 9.

Delpit teamed up on the sack with Dalvin Tomlinson in the fourth quarter, forcing the Cardinals into their sixth three-and-out drive. It was the first sack of the season for Delpit, who has double-digit tackles twice in the last three games and leads Cleveland with 53 takedowns.

Delpit recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 39-38 win at Indianapolis.

Delpit registered double-digit tackles for the first time this season in a game where the Colts ran the football 40 times. He's on pace for a second straight 100-tackle campaign going into a Week 8 date at Seattle.

Delpit registered six tackles (four solo) and a pass deflection in Monday's 26-22 loss to Pittsburgh.

Delpit led the team in tackles Monday night, a feat he has now accomplished in both of the Browns' first two games. The 202o second-round pick will look to continue his productive start to the season against the Titans next week.

Delpit recorded eight tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's 24-3 win versus Cincinnati.

Delpit contributed to a nightmarish day for Joe Burrow and the Bengals' offense in their 2023 opener and is now on track for his second consecutive 100-tackle season. In Week 2, Cleveland goes to Pittsburgh, which didn't look like a very good team offensively in its 30-7 loss versus San Francisco on Sunday.

Delpit (arm) was absent from Cleveland's injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Cincinnati.

Delpit walked off the Browns' practice field back on August 23 with an arm injury, but it seems he's recovered enough that he'll be ready to start in Week 1. The 2020 second-rounder notched 105 tackles and four interceptions last season, so he's solidly on the IDP radar for 2023.

Delpit (arm) participated in individual drills at Friday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Delpit sat out the team portion of the practice as he continues to recover from an arm issue. Head coach Kevin Stefanskie indicated he could still suit up for Saturday's preseason finale, so the injury does not sound too serious. The strong safety is expected to start alongside Juan Thornhill in the Browns' secondary this season.

Delpit (arm) is considered day-to-day after leaving Wednesday's practice early, Chris Easterling of the Beacon Journal reports.

Delpit suffered the injury during an 11-on-11 drill and was slow to get up before heading inside with trainers. It appears the 24-year-old has avoided a serious injury, but it's unlikely he'll be available for Saturday's preseason finale in Kansas City.

Delpit left practice early Thursday after suffering an arm injury, Ashley Bastock of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Delpit stayed down on the field and ultimately walked off the field and into the facility with trainers after suffering the injury during an 11-on-11 drill. The 24-year-old is a key piece of the Browns' secondary, so any kind of significant injury would certainly be a blow to the team.

Delpit had two tackles in a 28-14 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 18.

Delpit had a strong second half of the season, recording 55 tackles and three interceptions in the eight games leading up to Week 18 but finished on a quiet note against the Steelers. He led the team with 105 tackles and was on the field for every defensive snap, save for one when he was held off the field at the start Week 10's game against Miami due to disciplinary reasons. Delpit was one of several players to be disciplined for unspecified behavior at points during the season. Cleveland's defense was seen as the primary reason for the team's disappointing season, and the organization let defensive coordinator Joe Woods go because of the unit's performance. Delpit should return as a starter at safety in 2023.

Delpit recorded seven tackles and intercepted two passes in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Commanders in Week 17.

Neither of Delpit's two picks led to points, but the second-year safety has three interceptions over the last two weeks and a team-high four for the season. He also leads the Browns with 103 combined tackles and 71 solo.

Delpit recorded seven tackles (five solo) and one interception in Saturday's 17-10 loss to the Saints.

Delpit once again played every defensive snap for Cleveland in the Week 16 matchup versus New Orleans, while he also tallied his team-leading 95th tackle and second interception of the 2022-23 campaign in the contest. The 24-year-old will likely continue operating in his usual every-down role when the Browns square off against the Commanders on New Year's Day.

Delpit recorded nine tackles (eight solo) during Saturday's 13-3 win over the Ravens.

Delpit once again played every defensive snaps for the Browns this past weekend, while he also tied with teammate John Johnson for a team-leading nine stops in the contest. The 24-year-old still paces the team in tackles with 88 through 14 games, and he'll look to retain his every-down role when Cleveland hosts the Saints in Week 16.

Delpit tallied 10 tackles (six solo) in a Week 10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

According to Carly Mascitti of News 5 Cleveland, Delpit missed the Browns' first defensive snap due to a "team issue," but he returned quickly and played on almost every snap thereafter. The strong safety recorded his first double-digit tackle effort of the campaign and tied Sione Takitaki for the team lead in that category in the loss. Delpit has totaled 58 tackles through his first nine contests this season after registering 66 stops in 15 games as a rookie last year.

Delpit recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Ravens.

Delpit played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps once again, as he has all season. The third-year pro continues to provide steady production at safety, but he probably should only be on the IDP radar of fantasy managers in deeper leagues.

Delpit recorded seven tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 38-15 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Delpit played 100 percent of the defensive snaps once again, as he has all season. The 24-year-old now has 37 tackles (28 solo), four passes defensed and an interception on the season. He'll work to add to those totals Sunday against the Ravens.

Delpit recorded nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 30-28 loss to the Chargers.

Delpit notched a season-high nine stops during the loss and has totaled 30 tackles, three pass defenses and one interception across five games. The second-year safety has played every single defensive snap for the Browns this season and figures to be a high-floor IDP option moving forward.

Delpit had eight tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Jets.

Delpit was one tackle shy of Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's team-leading total. The safety's off to a strong start, as Delpit's productive tackling performance comes on the heels of a Week 1 interception.

Delpit had three tackles and an interception in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Panthers in Week 1.

Delpit's second-quarter pick put the Browns in business on the Carolina 42, setting up a Kareem Hunt touchdown run. It was just one of several big plays made by the defense, which dominated the first three quarters before some breakdowns late. Delpit had one interception during his rookie 2021 season.

Delpit practiced at full capacity Friday and carries no injury designation ahead of Cleveland's Week 1 matchup at Carolina, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Delpit had been dealing with a hip injury he suffered during the Browns' preseason finale, but it appears he has fully recovered in time for the regular season opener. He started at safety alongside John Johnson in the final four games of last season and figures to fill the same role beginning Sunday at the Panthers.

Delpit (hip) could play Week 1 against the Panthers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Delpit left Saturday's preseason finale versus the Bears early with a hip injury, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said he's optimistic the safety will be good to go for the regular season opener versus Carolina. The 23-year-old's participation at practice next week will provide more clarity to his status.

Delpit is questionable to return after suffering a hip injury Saturday versus the Bears, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Delpit exited Saturday's game early and it has now been determined to be a hip issue. He'll likely remain out for the rest of the contest and can be deemed as questionable for Week 1 for the time being.

Delpit was reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

The safety missed Monday's loss to the Raiders while going through the league's COVID protocols, but he will be active Saturday against the Packers. Delpit has registered 46 tackles, three pass deflections and an interception in 12 games this season.

Delpit wasn't reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list and won't be available for Monday's game against the Raiders, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Even with the NFL pushing back Cleveland's Week 15 game an extra two days in addition to relaxing the return-to-play protocols for vaccinated individuals who test positive for COVID-19, Delpit and several other key Browns players weren't able to clear the necessary protocols prior to Monday's 5 p.m. ET kickoff. With Ronnie Harrison (ankle) also remaining on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the Week 15 contest, the Browns will likely turn to M.J. Stewart to take on more reps at safety alongside starter John Johnson.

Delpit (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

This move was expected after it became known earlier in the day that Delpit had tested positive for the virus. With the Browns' game against the Raiders having been rescheduled from Saturday to Monday, Delpit will have two extra days to potentially test out of the COVID protocol.

Delpit has tested positive for COVID-19, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Delpit is thus slated to land on the Browns' lengthy reserve/COVID-19 list in advance of Saturday's game against the Raiders, with the status of those players likely to gain a degree of clarity later Friday, once the NFL's official transaction report has been logged.

Delpit totaled 11 solo tackles in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Ravens.

Delpit drew the start in Sunday's Week 14 matchup since Ronnie Harrison (ankle) was inactive, and he led the Browns in tackles during the narrow victory. He's now racked up at least five tackles in three of the last four games and has recorded 24 tackles (18 solo) and an interception across that span.

Delpit will start Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

With Ronnie Harrison (ankle) inactive for Week 14, Delpit will draw the start at strong safety. Delpit will have big shoes to fill Sunday, as Harrison tallied a season-high 14 tackles and recorded his first interception of the season during the Browns' Week 12 loss to the Ravens. Delpit normally operates in the slot, so his shift to safety will likely result in Troy Hill garnering plenty of snaps in the slot.

Delpit totaled two tackles (one solo) along with an interception in the 16-10 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Delpit intercepted his first career pass at the end of the first half in Sunday night's contest. After missing his entire rookie season, the young safety has shown flashes and has been a great compliment to John Johnson and Ronnie Harrison. In addition to his interception, Delpit has totaled 35 tackles (19 solo), one sack and three pass deflections so far this season despite playing sparingly.

Delpit recorded five tackles (three solo), a sack and a quarterback hit in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Texans.

A 2020 second-round pick, Delpit missed his entire rookie season with a torn Achilles. The LSU product finally made his NFL debut Sunday and logged 23 defensive snaps while fellow safeties John Johnson and Ronnie Harrison started at safety. Delpit's role will remain undefined for now, but he certainly has upside if he every gets a starter's workload.

Delpit (hamstring) has started taking team reps and is hopeful to play limited snaps Sunday against the Texans, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Delpit has been dealing with a lingering hamstring injury since August but he seems to be making strides to possibly play in Week 2. The safety is currently listed as questionable but Browns' defensive coordinator Joe Woods is hopeful that Delpit will see limited action against the Texans. If Delpit is unable to play again Sunday, expect Ronnie Harrison to fill in for Clevelands' secondary.

Delpit (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

Delpit was limited in practice Friday and was considered questionable ahead of Sunday's season opener due to a hamstring issue that he's dealt with since mid-August. M.J. Stewart should serve as the primary backup behind Ronnie Harrison against Kansas City.

Delpit (hamstring) was listed as limited participant during Friday's practice and is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Delpit dealt with a nagging hamstring injury for the majority of training camp and appears unlikely to play Week 1. With fellow strong safety Ronnie Harrison (ankle) also questionable for Sunday, M.J. may be in line a bigger role in the regular-season opener.

The Browns placed Delpit (Achilles) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Delpit suffered a season-ending Achilles injury during Monday's practice. The rookie second-round pick appeared in line to handle a starting gig Year 1, but instead he'll now turn his focus toward rehabbing for 2021. The Browns now turn to Andrew Sendejo and Sheldrick Redwine as candidates to start at free safety.

Delpit will miss the entire 2020 season after tests confirmed he suffered a torn Achilles tendon, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

The rookie second-round pick out of LSU was expected to compete for a starting job at free safety. He'll now shift his focus to a lengthy rehab process, with the timing of the injury likely allowing him to return at full strength for training camp next year. Andrew Sendejo and Sheldrick Redwine are the candidates to start at free safety for the Browns now.

The Browns fear Delpit tore his Achilles at Monday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Delpit was drafted by the Browns in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and was expected to start at free safety this season. If a torn Achilles is confirmed it will bring his rookie campaign to a premature end. Andrew Sendejo would be the prime candidate to start at free safety if that is indeed the case.

There is concern that Delpit suffered an Achilles injury Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The rookie safety is undergoing testing after being carted off the field during Monday's practice. The Browns selected Delpit in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 44th overall and the 6-foot-2, 213-pounder has been pushing for a key role in the team's secondary.

Delpit lined up at both safety positions with the first-team defense during Monday's practice, Andrew Gribble of the Browns' official site reports.

Delpit stepped onto the first team as Karl Joseph (foot) did not participate in the team's first practice in pads. Joseph and Andrew Sendejo are the presumed starters at safety, but the rookie Delpit is preparing to push the veterans at strong or free safety.

The Browns signed Delpit to a four-year contract on Wednesday, George Thomas of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Delpit becomes the final member of Cleveland's draft class to officially ink his four-year rookie deal. The 44th overall selection of April's draft, Delpit entered his final year at LSU with first-round buzz but saw his stock fall to the second round due to somewhat inconsistent play in 2019. A high-ankle sprain also kept him from participating in the combine. Nevertheless, the 21-year-old should see a clear path to playing time as a rookie. It's a realistic possibility that he could earn the starting free safety gig opposite Karl Joseph, particularly if he's able to put together an impressive training camp.