By Sunday 
The Cleveland Browns are heading into their clash with the Detroit Lions looking for back-to-back wins, and they’re doing so with some fresh faces in the lineup.
Two New Dawgs in the Fight
The Browns announced that they’ve elevated cornerbacks Tre Avery and Dom Jones from the practice squad for Sunday’s matchup. With depth in the secondary always at a premium—especially against a Lions offense loaded with weapons—this move makes a whole lot of sense. Jared Goff has Jameson Williams, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and rookie standout Sam LaPorta at his disposal, so the Browns will need every bit of help they can get on the back end.
Filling the Gaps
The secondary has been tested early this season, with injuries and rotations forcing the Browns to look deeper into their roster. Avery and Jones may not be household names yet, but their call-up shows just how quickly practice squad players can go from hidden gems to game-day contributors.
The Bigger Picture
This move also highlights the Browns’ “next man up” mentality. Myles Garrett and the defense have already proven they can be disruptive, but keeping pace against the NFL’s hottest offense will require tight coverage and disciplined play across the board. Avery and Jones don’t need to be stars—they just need to hold their ground and give the defensive line a chance to make life difficult for Goff.
Dawgs Against the Odds
The Lions aren’t going to roll over at home, but these roster tweaks are part of the chess game that makes Sundays so much fun. Sometimes the difference comes from unlikely places—and Avery or Jones might just have their moment in the spotlight.