Browns announce Week 15 inactives versus the Bears
Cleveland travels to Chicago to take on the Bears at Soldier Field, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET. This update was released on December 14, 2025, at 11:30 AM.
INACTIVES
- CB Denzel Ward
- RB Dylan Sampson
- G Zak Zinter
- G Wyatt Teller
- T Jack Conklin
- TE David Njoku
- DT Adin Huntington
FLIPCARD CHANGES
- DT Maurice Hurst II elevated from the practice squad.
- S Christopher Edmonds elevated from the practice squad.
- G Garrett Dellinger signed to the active roster from the practice squad.
- CB Tre Avery signed to the active roster from the practice squad.
- T Jeremiah Byers signed to the active roster from Arizona’s practice squad.
- RB Trayveon Williams signed to the active roster from the Chargers’ practice squad.
- WR Jamari Thrash waived.
EXPECTED LINEUP CHANGES
- KT Leveston to start at right tackle
- Teven Jankins to start at right guard
Note: Several players listed as inactive are sidelined for Week 15, prompting personnel shuffles and push-downs among the line and backup roles. Coaches have indicated confidence in the depth options stepping in to fill those gaps, including several elevates from the practice squad to bolster the defense and offensive line depth. As the game plan unfolds, eyes will be on how these adjustments impact the Browns’ execution against Chicago’s defensive schemes.
Thought-provoking angle: With multiple inactives and roster shuffles, this game could hinge on how quickly the substitutes mesh under game pressure. Do these roster moves create a tactical edge for Cleveland, or do they expose vulnerabilities that the Bears can exploit? Share your take on whether these changes signal a strategic reshuffle or a temporary patchwork approach, and tell us what you expect to see in Sunday’s matchup.
