Browns sign K Riley Patterson to the practice squad

The Cleveland Browns have signed K Riley Patterson to the practice squad.

Patterson (6-0, 195) is in his third NFL season out of Memphis. Originally signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2021, Patterson has appeared in 37 career games with the Lions (2021 and 2023) and Jaguars (2022). He has made 58 of 66 field goal attempts and 87 of 90 PATs. This season, he appeared in 13 games with the Lions and converted 15 of 17 field goal attempts.

Cleveland Browns have Amari Cooper to thank for their postseason berth

The Browns will face the New York Jets and the Cincinnati Bengals in its last two games of the 2023 season.

he Cleveland Browns secured a spot in the postseason with a 36-22 victory over the Houston Texans, and much credit goes to receiver Amari Cooper for his outstanding performance in NFL Week 16.

With this win, Cleveland boasts a record of 10 wins and five losses, positioning them in second place in the AFC North Division, trailing only the already qualified Baltimore Ravens. The team holds the fifth overall seed in the American Conference.

Cooper delivered an exceptional night in Texas territory, catching 11 passes from Flacco, two of them in the end zone, and setting a new franchise record with 265 yards. The previous record, held by Josh Gordon, was 261 yards in a 2013 game.

As if that were not enough, the former Alabama Crimson Tide player surpassed 1,250 yards, marking his second season with more than 1,000 yards. In 2022, Cooper recorded 1,160 yards on 78 catches.

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The Cleveland Browns secured a spot in the postseason with a 36-22 victory over the Houston Texans, and much credit goes to receiver Amari Cooper for his outstanding performance in NFL Week 16.

The Texans, determined to maintain their postseason hopes with an 8-7 record, hosted the Browns at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. However, Cooper and quarterback Joe Flacco had different plans altogether.

After the match, Cooper expressed his philosophy of giving his best effort in each game. “Yeah, every time I step on the field, I try to put forth my best effort. I truly feel like I’m unguardable.”

“It’s all about opportunities, and I had a lot of opportunities today, so I was able to take advantage of them,” explained the player.

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“It’s all about opportunities, and I had a lot of opportunities today, so I was able to take advantage of them,” explained the player.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski affirmed that Cooper “is a consummate pro. He’s one of the best I’ve ever been around.”

“His understanding of this game, the way he sees the game – he’s like a savant out there. Combine that with his route-running ability. He’s one of this team’s leaders. These guys love Amari, and the same come-through is awesome,”Stefanski said

Flacco and Cooper started causing damage to Houston’s defense in the second quarter with a 75-yard pass resulting in a touchdown. The Flacco-Cooper duo struck again in the third quarter with a seven-yard touchdown pass.

Browns’ quarterback, Joe Flacco, secured one more touchdown pass – a 21-yarder to David Njoku. By the end of the game, the Auburn University graduate completed 27 passes out of 42 attempts for 368 yards, three touchdowns, and two scores.