M.J. STEWART NEWS

Browns add WR Cooper, release Landry at start of free agency

After a disappointing 2021 season, the Browns head into free agency looking to plug holes — some bigger than others

MARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Snap Counts: Grant Delpit, M.J. Stewart Jr. carry full load at safety Stewart has carried a heavy, versatile role in the defense for three consecutive weeks

JANUARY 4, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Notes: As absences mount in secondary, M.J. Stewart Jr. rises to the occasion BEREA — If the Browns had found a way to turn the last two two-point losses into victories, M.J. Stewart Jr. would be one of the heroes of t...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Posts 10 tackles Stewart had 10 tackles (nine solo) during Saturday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact It's Stewart second straight game with double-digit tackles as he continues to start in Cleveland's depleted secondary. If John Johnson (hamstring) or Ronnie Harrison (ankle) are unable to return for Week 17, Stewart should receive plenty of opportunities versus the Steelers.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Snap Counts: M.J. Stewart Jr. steps up in second consecutive week with big role Stewart was the Browns’ leading tackler for the second consecutive week with another heavy defensive role

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns activate LB Owusu-Koramoah, release DT Billings

Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was activated from injured reserve, giving Cleveland back a key defender for Sunday’s game at New England

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Officially activated Stewart (hamstring) has been activated off injured reserve, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Stewart returned to practice prior to Week 9, so he was roughly in the middle of his 21-day window to be activated. He has been sidelined since Week 5, but he will now be available to help provide depth in the secondary.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for return The Browns have designated Stewart (hamstring) to return from IR, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Stewart's 21-day practice window thus begins Friday, making him eligible to return as early as Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bengals. A hamstring injury has sidelined the safety since Week 5.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Janovich, M.J. Stewart Jr., Chris Hubbard placed on IR The Browns made a handful of roster moves Tuesday as they deal with a run of injuries. More will be revealed about the availability of key...

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Headed for IR Stewart was placed on IR with a hamstring injury Tuesday.

Impact Stewart left Sunday's game early, then he was scheduled for an MRI on Monday. The 2018 second-round selection has been dealing with a hamstring issue since training camp and has been limited for most of the season thus far. Stewart has 11 tackles in 2021.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah returns after LA hospital stay

Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was released from a hospital and cleared to travel after being treated and evaluated for a bruised throat

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • Associated Press

MRI on tap Stewart (hamstring) will get an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of his injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact The injury was bad enough to prevent Stewart from returning to the game against the Chargers, as he was ruled out while the contest was still in progress. Jovante Moffatt could see more snaps if Stewart needs to miss any more time.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns

Austin Ekeler scored three touchdowns, including a 3-yard score with 1:31 remaining as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-42 in a wild shootout Sunday

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off field

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals was taken to a hospital as a precaution after suffering a bruised throat and Daniel Jones of the New York Giants was carted off the field with...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Stewart (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact There's been no word on whether this is the same hamstring Stewart struggled with in training camp, although he'd managed to play most of five games without a recurrence of the injury. The Browns will be without some of their depth in the secondary as well as on special teams.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Stewart (hamstring) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Stewart missed some time in camp with the hamstring issue, but he was able to get healthy over the past few weeks. He recorded 22 total tackles, one sack and two interceptions while primarily playing special teams in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Thursday's practice Stewart missed Thursday's practice with a hamstring injury, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Stewart joined a long list of Browns dealing with injuries ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Jaguars. The 25-year-old is expected to serve as depth in Cleveland's secondary this year, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the field.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

M.J. Stewart on Browns: 'Now we know what it takes' to get to playoffs Cleveland Browns DB M.J. Stewart joins

MARCH 9, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Makes impact in playoff win Stewart recorded 10 tackles, one tackle for a loss and an interception in Sunday's 48-37 wild-card win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Stewart's first-quarter interception led to a Jarvis Landry touchdown that gave Cleveland a 14-0 lead five minutes into the game. It was the second consecutive week with an interception for Stewart.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Watch M.J. Stewart intercept Ben Roethlisberger early in the first quarter on Sunday night Browns corner M.J. Stewart intercepted Ben Roethlisberger early in the first quarter, helping to lead to another touchdown.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Can't-Miss Play: M.J. Stewart corrals one-handed INT off Big Ben's pressured pass Can't-Miss Play: Cleveland Browns cornerback M.J. Stewart corrals a one-handed interception off of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roeth...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • NFL.COM

Browns end long playoff drought, survive late Steelers rally

The Cleveland Browns are back in the playoffs

JANUARY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Watch as Cleveland Browns turn M.J. Stewart’s INT into points with a Jarvis Landry TD run Stewart picked off Steelers QB Mason Rudolph late in the third quarter and the Browns converted the turnover into points.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Fills in for Ward Stewart had three tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 41-35 win over the Titans.

Impact Stewart's pick halted a drive that reached the red zone and broke the momentum Tennessee had built in its comeback effort. The third-year cornerback played a season-high 39 snaps (54 percent), stepping in as the nickel back while Kevin Johnson took over at corner for the injured Denzel Ward (calf).

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Titans can't overcome slow, sloppy start in loss to Browns

The Tennessee Titans proved they don’t quit no matter how far behind they are

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press