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Browns elevate DT Sam Kamara and QB Bailey Zappe Shedeur Sanders has been added to the injury report with a questionable status

OCTOBER 25 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns just made their stance on former practice squad player clear Perhaps the most interesting takeaway from looking at how playing time was divvied up in this one was the fact that Sam Kamara started the g...

AUGUST 17 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Career year in 2024 Kamara accumulated 15 total tackles over 11 games in 2024.

Impact The fourth-year pro from Stony Brook had the most productive season of his career in 2024, setting new career highs in total tackles, games played and defensive snaps logged (262). His lone start came in Cleveland's Week 18 loss to the Ravens, where he recorded six total tackles while playing 87 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Kamara, who's under contract through the 2025 season, is expected to remain one of the Browns' top reserve defensive linemen next year.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return Week 15 Kamara (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's clash with the Chiefs, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Kamara missed each of Cleveland's past two contests due to a concussion and logged an LP/LP/FP practice progression this week. With no designation on Friday's injury report, the defensive end should be good to go Sunday against Kansas City. Kamara has been a rotational player for the Browns this season and has accumulated five tackles (three solo) through seven games.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Kamara (concussion) was a limited participant in Cleveland's practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Kamara has missed the team's past two games due to a concussion but managed to return to practice Wednesday. However, the 26-year-old will still have to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to be able to play Sunday versus Kansas City.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Kamara will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a concussion. He'll have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to return for Week 15 against Kansas City on Sunday, Dec. 15. With Kamara sidelined for Sunday's AFC North clash, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo will serve as the Browns' top rotational defensive end behind starters Isaiah McGuire and Myles Garrett.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday vs. Denver Kamara (head) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Broncos, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Kamara popped up on Friday's injury report due to a head injury, and he closed the week with consecutive DNPs. His next opportunity to play will be against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Dec. 8. Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and James Houston will be the Browns' rotational defensive ends Monday behind Myles Garrett and Isaiah McGuire due to Kamara's injury.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets let go Kamara was waived by the Browns on Tuesday.

Impact Kamara played a rotational role on Cleveland's defensive line for four games this season, recording five combined tackles. His exit comes along with five other franchise departures Tuesday, including the waiving of Javion Cohen and Blake Whiteheart, along with three players cut from the practice squad.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Sign DE Sam Kamara, Release Offensive Lineman The Cleveland Browns have announced signing of defensive end Sam Kamara.

APRIL 15, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Browns Place LB Anthony Walker on Injured Reserve, Promote DE Sam Kamara The Cleveland Browns announced linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. would be placed on injured reserve. Defensive end Sam Kamara was signed to the...

JANUARY 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Zac Jackson: Browns practice squadders signed to... - The Athletic Browns practice squadders signed to reserve-futures contracts: WR Daylen Baldwin, S Bubba Bolden, WR Mike Harley, LB Storey Jackson, DE Sam...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Browns downgrade DE Jadeveon Clowney, elevate LB Storey Jackson and DE Sam Kamara Kamara has appeared in eight games in his career, while Jackson was signed in December as an undrafted free agent

JANUARY 7, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns place rookie RB Jerome Ford on injured reserve

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Jerome Ford was placed on injured reserve after injuring his ankle in Sunday’s loss to Atlanta

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Activated off active/PUP list The Bears activated Kamara (undisclosed) off the active/PUP list Friday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kamara opened training camp on the active/PUP list, but his absence from practice lasted only a few days. The undrafted linebacker out of Stony Brook appeared in eight games for the Bears last season and totaled 10 tackles and one pass deflection across 105 defensive snaps.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn says he's on board as rebuilding Bears begin practices

Chicago Bears defensive end Robert Quinn joined the rest of the team on the practice field for the first time under new coach Matt Eberflus after missing all offseason voluntary an...

JULY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on PUP list Kamara (undisclosed) was placed on the active/PUP list Wednesday.

Impact Kamara finished last season healthy, so it's unclear what may be holding back the 24-year-old from practicing to open training camp. Once back at full health, Kamara will work to earn a spot in the Bears' linebacker unit.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off COVID-19 list Kamara was activated off the Bears' practice squad COVID-19 list Wednesday.

Impact Kamara has appeared in five games for the Bears this season, playing 70 total defensive snaps and registering five tackles. However, now that Roquan Smith and Alec Ogletree are healthy, he's expected to stick with the practice squad for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL updates protocols in response to COVID-19 cases

The NFL has updated its protocols in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league, and it is pushing booster shots as the most effective protection against the coron...

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on practice squad COVID-19 list Kamara was placed on the Bears' practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Impact Kamara has played in five games this season for the Bears, recording five tackles (four solo). With Roquan Smith (hamstring) currently questionable for Monday against the Vikings, Kamara was looking at another possible shot on the active roster. Kamara is vaccinated, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports, which means he could return in time to be available Monday, if he is able to produce two negative COVID tests at least 24 hours apart.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears have no QB regrets despite Andy Dalton's effectiveness

Bears quarterback Andy Dalton had been effective in relief of injured rookie Justin Fields but not to the extent that coach Matt Nagy would regret the way he has handled the quarte...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Santos' game-ending FG ends Bears' skid versus winless Lions

Cairo Santos made a 28-yard game-ending field goal to give the Chicago Bears a 16-14 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Lions RB D'Andre Swift hurts shoulder, leaves Bears game

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift hurt his right shoulder in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears and is questionable to return Thursday

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Bears RB Montgomery back in the lineup against the Steelers

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery is back in the lineup for their game against Pittsburgh

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Back on practice squad Kamara was signed to the Bears' practice squad Thursday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Kamara was waived by the Bears on Wednesday but cleared waivers and has now landed back with the team. He's appeared in three games with Chicago this season, logging three total tackles.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE