The Browns re-signed McLeod (biceps) on a one-year deal Saturday, per The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran safety is back with Cleveland after spending his 2023 campaign with the Browns. McLeod appeared in just 10 games (five starts) last season due to a biceps injury, but he was fairly productive when on the field, logging 29 total tackles and defending one pass. The 33-year-old also contributed on special teams with 108 special teams snaps in 2023, and he's expected to compete for a similar role this offseason.

The Browns placed McLeod (biceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Kevin Stefanski already announced McLeod is done for the season with a torn biceps suffered in the Week 11 win over the Steelers. With McLeod sidelined, Ronnie Hickman should slide in as the Browns' third safety behind starters Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday that McLeod will require season-ending surgery to address the biceps injury he suffered in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Steelers, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod started Sunday's game in place of an injured Juan Thornhill (calf), recording five tackles prior to his departure. The veteran safety will turn 34 years old in June and is scheduled for free agency this spring.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

McLeod will start Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Juan Thornhill (calf) inactive, McLeod will garner an increased role in the season opener. McLeod has been a full-time starter for multiple teams during his 10-year career and should provide a stabilizing presence to Cleveland's secondary versus Joe Burrow and company. Last year, McLeod recorded a career-high 96 tackles across 17 appearances with the Colts. He added eight pass defenses, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.

McLeod has agreed to terms with the Browns, Jake Trotter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod spent the 2022 season with the Colts, where he posted career highs with 96 tackles and eight passes defended. Per Trotter, the 32-year-old projects to fill a key backup role in the Browns secondary behind expected starting safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill. McLeod, who has the versatility to play either strong or free safety, previously played under new Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz while the two were in Philadelphia.

Over 17 appearances, McLeod logged 96 tackles (59 solo) and eight passes defended, including two interceptions, as well as a fumble recovery during the 2022 campaign.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod emerged into a starting role three games into his first year with the Colts. The 32-year-old safety, who spent the previous six seasons with Philadelphia, also appeared in every regular-season contest for the first time since the 2019 campaign. As a result, he posted career highs in tackles and passes defended to go along with the third pick-six of his career. McLeod played on a one-year, $1.77 million contract with Indianapolis this season, so he's now set to become an unrestricted free agent again this offseason.

McLeod started at strong safety and had five total tackles, two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's win over Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod played on all 59 of the defense's snaps as he got increased playing time with rookie Nick Cross moving back to the bench (just one snap on defense). It looks like McLeod has a starting role and should continue to get plenty of snaps with Julian Blackmon possibly missing time with a sprained ankle.

McLeod did not record a tackle and played just two snaps on defense in Sunday's tie at Houston.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod also added 18 of his snaps on special teams. It was somewhat surprising that McLeod was mostly limited to special teams as it was thought he'd initially get some time in place of rookie Nick Cross at strong safety. It looks like the Colts are confident in Cross or don't plan to utilize many three-safety sets.

McLeod (undisclosed) was removed from the active/PUP list and returned to the active roster Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McLeod was put on the PUP list Sunday with an undisclosed injury, but he will now be active for the beginning of training camp Wednesday, suggesting that whatever was ailing him was minor. The 32-year-old is set to be the Colts' starting free safety this season after signing with the organization in April. McLeod compiled 58 tackles, four pass deflections and two interceptions over 13 games with the Eagles last season and he figures to be a leader in the secondary for Indianapolis this year.