MIKE HALL JR. NEWS

Here's Why Packers Haven't Signed Second-Round Draft Pick Anthony Belton GREEN BAY, Wis. – On June 7, 2024, the Cleveland Browns signed defensive tackle Mike Hall, their second-round pick and the 54th overall sele...

JUNE 19 • SI.COM

Had offseason knee surgery Browns GM Andrew Berry said Monday that Hall did require offseason knee surgery, and Hall is expected to miss the offseason workout program, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Hall was suffered a neck stinger last August and was then involved in a domestic violence issues that led to a five-game suspension. He then missed time with a knee issue, and Hall went on to play in just eight games as a rookie. He finished the year with 14 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks. Hall should be ready to go for the start of training camp later this summer.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Might need surgery on knee General Manager Andrew Berry said Monday that Hall (knee) will have a "months-long" recovery timeline, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hall was knocked out of Saturday's game at Baltimore early by a knee injury, and it's now clear that the issue is no minor ding. With that said, Berry also said Monday that he expects Hall to be ready for the 2025 season, so there's at least hope he won't have to miss any meaningful game action before returning.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will get MRI on knee Sunday Head coach Kevin Stefanski said after Saturday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens that Hall will get an MRI on his right knee Sunday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hall injured his right knee early in the third quarter of Saturday's game, which was serious enough for an air cast to be placed on his right leg and for him to be carted off the field. The MRI will determine the severity of the injury and whether his recovery timeline will linger into the 2025 season. The rookie second-round pick out of Ohio State will finish his first NFL regular season with 12 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, across seven games.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Hall Jr. ruled out against the Ravens Hall sustained the knee injury at the start of the third quarter

JANUARY 4 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Won't return against Baltimore Hall (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Hall injured his knee early in the third quarter while tackling Isaiah Likely. The injury was severe enough for Hall to have his right leg be placed in an air cast and for him to be carted off the field, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. Hall will end the night with two tackles (one solo), and Jowon Briggs and Michael Dwumfour will serve as the Browns' defensive tackles for the rest of Saturday's game.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses with larger role Hall recorded five total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Bengals.

Impact The rookie defensive tackle made impactful plays for Cleveland's defense in his first career start Sunday, stepping in for the injured Shelby Harris (elbow). Hall recorded his first NFL sack while also tallying a career-best five total tackles. His performance in Week 16 could have earned him a larger defensive role for the remainder of the season, especially with the Browns already eliminated from playoff contention.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear for return Sunday Hall (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's Week 15 contest against Kansas City, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Updating a previous report. Hall is no longer questionable for Sunday's game after being activated off injured reserve Saturday. The rookie defensive lineman is set to return from a four-game absence and will likely serve in a rotational on defense while also contributing on special teams.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IR The Browns activated Hall (knee) off injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hall landed on IR due to a knee injury Nov. 16 and has since missed the required four games. He remains questionable for Sunday's Week 15 matchup against Kansas City but seems like to play given his activation and an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week. If Hall does play Sunday, he would likely serve in the same rotational role he was holding down prior to his injury.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Hall (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Hall must still be activated to Cleveland's active roster in order to play Sunday; however, he appears to be trending toward suiting up after upgrading to a full practice session Friday. If the rookie defensive tackle is sidelined for the fifth consecutive game in Week 15, expect Jowon Briggs to serve as the Browns' top backup interior defensive lineman.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return The Browns announced Wednesday that Hall (knee) has been designated for return from IR.

Impact Hall now has a 21-day window wherein he can be monitored at practice without counting against the 53-man roster. The rookie second-round pick has been sidelined due to a knee injury since Week 9. In four appearances this season, Hall has totaled five tackles (two solo).

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR with knee injury The Browns placed Hall (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hall suffered a knee injury during Thursday's practice, and it's serious enough to warrant a multi-week absence, per Oyefusi. Hall will be forced to sit for at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 15 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 15 the earliest he can return.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Browns place rookie Mike Hall Jr. on injured reserve Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was placed on injured reserve Saturday and will miss at least four games with a knee...

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Browns place rookie Mike Hall Jr. on injured reserve. LT Wills downgraded to out with knee injury

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games with a knee injury sustained during an indoor practice d...

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Hall (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Hall popped up as a limited participant on Cleveland's injury report Thursday, and he downgraded to a DNP at Friday's practice due to a knee issue. The 2024 second-round pick has recorded just five total tackles across four appearances this season. Expect Maurice Hurst to see additional work as the Browns' only backup interior defensive lineman Sunday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. suffers knee injury, coach says he's candidate for injured reserve

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. suffered a knee injury in practice this week and could be placed on injured reserve

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Mike Hall Jr. out against the Saints | Injury Report Hall sustained a knee injury in practice on Thursday

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Reinstated for Week 6 Cleveland activated Hall (suspension) on Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Hall missed the first five games of the campaign as a result of an NFL suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The defensive lineman is now finished with that punishment and appears to be in line to make his NFL debut Sunday. Hall, who was selected in the second round of April's NFL Draft, will likely play a rotational role along the Browns' defensive line.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Hall Jr: "Can't wait to get out there" | Press Conference Mike Hall Jr. Speaks to the Media Friday October 11th.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Suspension over, roster exemption Hall's suspension was lifted Monday, but the Browns were granted a one-game roster exemption, giving the team a deadline of Monday, Oct. 14 to reinstate him to the active roster or...

Impact Hall has opened the 2024 season with a five-game suspension and now that the Browns have completed those five contests, he can return to the practice field. The team will have the ability to evaluate him at practice during the week and add him to the active roster before Sunday's matchup with the Eagles. The Browns took Hall in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft after a successful collegiate career at Ohio State and he'll now finally be able to make his professional debut.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Rookie Defensive Tackle Mike Hall Jr. Suspended Five Games by NFL Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr., who has yet to play this season while on the Commissioner’s Exempt list, will be ava...

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Browns set to get rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. back after Commanders game The rookie DT will return to Berea on Monday

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Cleveland Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. suspended five games following August arrest The Browns announced Mike Hall Jr. has been suspended five games for violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy following his August arr...

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. suspended 5 games over domestic altercation

Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. has been suspended five games by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct...

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Suspended five games Hall (neck) has been suspended by the NFL for five games for violating the Personal Conduct Policy, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hall was on the Commissioner's Exempt List after being charged with domestic violence in mid-August. Because Hall was on that List -- in accordance with the Personal Conduct Policy -- all four of the regular season games he has missed will be credited against his suspension. As such, the rookie second-round pick will be eligible to return to team activities following the Browns' Week 5 game against the Commanders on Oct. 6.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE