MAURICE HURST II NEWS

Injuries derail 2024 campaign Hurst (ankle) recorded 16 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, over eight games in 2024.

Impact The 29-year-old defensive tackle finished Cleveland's season on injured reserve, missing nine games due to an ankle injury. This appears to be a recurring theme for Hurst, who has now been sidelined for 45 regular-season games over the past four seasons in the NFL. Hurst played over 40 percent of the Browns' defensive snaps in three games this year, recording seven total tackles in those contests. He's now set to be an unrestricted free agent after signing a one-year, $1.8 million deal with Cleveland last offseason. Given his continued injury struggles, Hurst is likely to sign another one-year prove-it contract this offseason after missing more than half his team's games in 2024.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The Browns placed Hurst (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Hurst was already ruled out for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh due to an ankle injury. However, the issue is serious enough that the 2018 fifth-round pick will be placed on injured reserve, which will require him to miss at least the next four regular-season games. That means Hurst could be activated off IR ahead of the Browns' regular-season finale against the Ravens on Sunday, Jan. 5. If Hurst doesn't play Week 18 and assuming the Browns don't make the playoffs, he would end his 2024 campaign with 16 tackles (nine solo), including 0.5 sacks, across eight regular-season games.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns place LT Jedrick Wills Jr. on injured reserve, ending his season, maybe career with Cleveland

An injury-riddled season for Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. is over

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Week 14 Hurst (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hurst was unable to practice Thursday due to an ankle injury, and the issue is serious enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's AFC North clash. With Hurst out and Michael Hall (knee) on injured reserve, rookie seventh-rounder Jowon Briggs should see a significant increase in defensive snaps as the Browns' rotational defensive tackle behind starters Dalvin Tomlinson and Shelby Harris.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns RB Chubb makes full circle comeback, returns to Pittsburgh for first time since knee injury

With every game and every carry, Nick Chubb runs a little further away from a moment he’ll never forget

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To return against Eagles Hurst (ankle) is active Week 6 against the Eagles.

Impact Hurst hasn't seen the field since Week 1 and was only taken off the IR on Saturday, but he'll suit up to provide interior defensive line depth for the Browns in Sunday's road matchup.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off IR The Browns activated Hurst (ankle) off injured reserve Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Hurst hurt his ankle Week 1 against Dallas and was subsequently placed on injured reserve. He's since missed the required four games and had his practice window opened this past Wednesday. Hurst still carries a designation of questionable heading into Sunday, but he has a good chance of playing versus the Eagles after logging an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Hurst (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Hurst has missed the Browns' last four games after sustaining an ankle injury in the Cleveland's Week 1 loss to the Cowboys, but it appears he's nearing a return to the field. The Browns will now have 21 days to activate Hurst to their active roster before he reverts to IR. He's expected to serve as a rotational interior defensive lineman once he fully recovers from his ankle issue.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Put on shelf Hurst (ankle) was Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Hurst exited the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Cowboys with the injury, which will now put him out for at least the next four weeks. His absence will be a blow to the interior of Cleveland's defensive line, which the team will attempt to address with the signing of Sam Kamara from their practice squad. Although a specific return date for Hurst beyond the minimum of four weeks is unknown, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, head coach Kevin Stefanksi doesn't believe it's a season-ender for the Michigan product.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Move Thornhill &Hurst to IR, Sign Cowboys Ex TE Browns Move Juan Thornhill & Maurice Hurst to IR, Sign Cowboys Ex TE Geoff Swaim: Tracker.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Browns place 4 defensive players on injured reserve, including starting safety Juan Thornhill

Cleveland’s defense got rocked again days after getting pounded in the season opener

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sustains ankle injury Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Hurst (ankle) is considered week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Hurst logged three total tackles while playing 29 total snaps (22 defensive and seven on special teams) during the Browns' Week 1 contest before sustaining an ankle injury. Expect Quinton Jefferson to see more work as a rotational interior defensive lineman while Hurst recovers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains ankle injury Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday that Hurst (ankle) is considered week-to-week, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Hurst logged three total tackles while playing 29 total snaps (22 defensive and seven on special teams) during the Browns' Week 1 contest before sustaining an ankle injury. Expect Quinton Jefferson to see more work as a rotational interior defensive lineman while Hurst recovers.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Full go Friday Hurst (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hurst was limited earlier in the week due to a hamstring injury, but it appears he's moved past the issue just in time for Cleveland's regular-season opener Sunday. Expect the 29-year-old to serve as one of the Browns' top rotational defensive linemen in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Currently sidelined Hurst (undisclosed) is not practicing Tuesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hurst was injured last week during joint practices with the Vikings and hasn't practiced since. According to head coach Kevin Stefanski, the Michigan product is "getting better," but he still isn't ready to return to the field.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns WR Amari Cooper leaves practice field early after sustaining injury against Vikings

Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper left Thursday’s joint practice against the Minnesota Vikings early with an unspecified injury

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joel Bitonio & Maurice Hurst II | Press Conference Offensive Lineman Joel Bitonio and Defensive Tackle Maurice Hurst II speak to members of the media during Day 14 of Training Camp at CrossCo...

AUGUST 15, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Maurice Hurst II Mic'd Up for Training Camp | Cleveland Browns DT Maurice Hurst II was Mic'd Up for Day 9 of Training Camp

AUGUST 8, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Exclusive Interview with Browns DT Maurice Hurst II | Cleveland Browns Daily DT Maurice Hurst II visits the CBD Studio to discuss his recent contract extension with the team and shares his reflections on playing for t...

MARCH 20, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns DT Maurice Hurst II Joins the Show | Cleveland Browns Daily It's a Friday edition of Cleveland Browns Daily. Beau and Z are joined by Browns DT Maurice Hurst II ,TE Giovanni Ricci, and LB Jordan Hicks...

MARCH 15, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Hanging around Cleveland Hurst and the Browns agreed on a one-year, $3.2 million contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Hurst finished the 2023 campaign on injured reserve with a pectoral injury, but prior to going down, he recorded 22 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, while also adding an interception, three pass deflections and a fumble recovery over 13 games in his first season with the Browns. The 28-year-old will likely operate as a primary backup option behind Dalvin Tomlinson and Jordan Elliott on Cleveland's defensive line again in 2024.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Browns re-sign edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, DT Mitchell Hurst Browns edge rusher Za’Darius Smith and defensive lineman Maurice Hurst Jr.plan to re-sign with Cleveland, multiple outlets reported Monday.S...

MARCH 11, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reports: Browns re-sign edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, DT Mitchell Hurst Browns edge rusher Za’Darius Smith and defensive lineman Maurice Hurst Jr.plan to re-sign with Cleveland, multiple outlets reported Monday.S...

MARCH 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Maurice Hurst Returning To Browns On One-Year Deal The Cleveland Browns made a series of moves on Monday to retain several key free agents on defense, including Maurice Hurst.

MARCH 11, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Watch Browns defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II tip and intercept a Geno Smith pass vs. the Seahawks Browns defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II picked off Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in the third quarter on Sunday in Seattle.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM