RODNEY MCLEOD JR. NEWS

Plays all 17 games in 2024 McLeod racked up 39 tackles (28 solo), five passes defensed, one defensive touchdown and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season appearances with the Browns in 2024.

Impact McLeod saw increased playing time during the 2024 campaign due to injuries elsewhere in Cleveland's secondary, but the 34-year-old veteran looked definitively more comfortable in a rotational role. He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but a reunion with the Browns may not be out of the question.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start sans Thornhill McLeod is expected to start Monday's Week 13 game against Denver with Juan Thornhill inactive due to a calf injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Thornhill was ruled out Saturday and is officially inactive Monday, likely leaving starting duties to McLeod. The latter has made two other starts this season, logging a season-high eight tackles in both Week 5 and Week 6. When he's not starting, McLeod typically plays around half of Cleveland's defensive snaps in a rotational role.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pocic & Rodney McLeod Jr. | Press Conference Ethan Pocic and Rodney McLeod Jr. spoke to the media via Zoom on November 4th, 2024.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Photos: 2024 In Focus - Rodney McLeod Jr. Through the first six games of the 2024 season, S Rodney McLeod Jr. has made an impact on the defensive side of the ball, as he has two touc...

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns coach insists QB Deshaun Watson still gives team 'best chance to win' while losses stack up

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says he believes struggling quarterback Deshaun Watson still gives his team the best chance to win

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Jalen Hurts throws 2 TD passes as the Eagles hold off the Browns 20-16

Jalen Hurts threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 45-yard toss to DeVonta Smith in the fourth quarter, and the ragged Philadelphia Eagles held off the Clevel...

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Avoids injury report McLeod (head) was left off Wednesday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McLeod suffered a face laceration in the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Commanders, but it appears he's already past the issue. Expect the Virginia product to continue serving as one of Cleveland's top reserve safeties now that he's recovered from his face laceration.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers face laceration Sunday McLeod is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a face laceration, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact McLeod recorded two tackles, including one for loss, and a pass defense before exiting the contest. If he's unable to return, D'Anthony Bell would be a candidate for increased defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers face laceration Sunday McLeod is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a face laceration, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact McLeod recorded two tackles, including one for loss, and a pass defense before exiting the contest. If he's unable to return, D'Anthony Bell would be a candidate for increased defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on fumble return McLeod recorded two tackles and scored on a fumble return in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders in Week 4.

Impact McLeod scooped up a Zamir White fumble and brought it back 25 yards to bring the Browns within one score early in the fourth quarter. The 34-year-old safety is a depth piece in Cleveland's secondary and a regular on special teams.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Ford & Rodney McLeod Jr. | Press Conferences Jerome Ford and Rodney McLeod Jr. spoke to the media via Zoom on September 16th, 2024. #MondayMedia #PressConference

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jerome Ford & Rodney McLeod Jr. | Press Conferences RB Jerome Ford and S Rodney McLeod Jr. spoke to the media today September 9th, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Rodney McLeod Jr. & Elijah Moore | Press Conference Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Safety Rodney McLeod Jr. and Receiver Elijah Moore speak to members of the media during Day 13 of Traini...

AUGUST 14, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Why the 2024 NFL season will be Rodney McLeod's last (video) Diving into what to expect from Rodney McLeod ahead of his last career season.

MAY 20, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Browns S Rodney McLeod to retire after 2024 season Cleveland Browns safety Rodney McLeod said he plans to retire following the 2024 NFL season.McLeod, who turns 34 in June, missed the last se...

MAY 14, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Browns Safety Rodney McLeod Calls 2024 His All good things must come to an end. For Browns veteran safety Rodney McLeod, the end of a productive NFL career is in sight. The 33-year-ol...

MAY 11, 2024 • SI.COM

That's My Dawg | Rodney McLeod Meet Luna, Rodney McLeod's pup, who came to the office to see her dad sign his new contract with the Browns!

MARCH 27, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Exclusive Interview with Browns S Rodney McLeod Jr. | Cleveland Browns Daily Join Browns S Rodney McLeod Jr. as he sits down with Nathan Zegura and Tyvis Powell on Cleveland Browns Daily! McLeod discusses his re-signi...

MARCH 26, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns Reportedly Close To Re-Signing Veteran Safety Rodney McLeod After seeing his season cut short by a torn bicep, Rodney McLeod is expected to return to the the Browns on a one-year deal.

MARCH 16, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

EXCLUSIVE: Rodney McLeod Opens Up About His Injury, Road To Recovery, Future Plans and More Cleveland Browns safety Rodney McLeod sits down with Noah Weiskopf for an exclusive interview to talk about his biceps injury, how he has be...

JANUARY 20, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Rodney McLeod Jr. teams up with Meijer to host holiday "Fill-a-Cart" event | Cleveland Browns Through his foundation Change Our Futures, Browns safety Rodney McLeod and Meijer provided 20 Northeast Ohio families with $500 each to spen...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns' Lose Veteran Rodney McLeod Jr. With Season-Ending Injury The Cleveland Browns placed safety Rodney McLeod on the Injured Reserve with a biceps injury on Tuesday, officially ending his season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Browns lose S Rodney McLeod (biceps) for season Oct 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Rodney McLeod (26) celebrates after San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Browns lose S Rodney McLeod (biceps) for season Oct 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns safety Rodney McLeod (26) celebrates after San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Done for day McLeod (biceps) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest with Pittsburgh, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact McLeod suffered a biceps injury and he'll now be forced to sit out the rest of the game against the Steelers. He was starting in place of Juan Thornhill (calf), so Ronnie Hickman could be the next man up at safety from Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE