Browns elevate DT Sam Kamara, DT Chris Williams from practice squad
The Cleveland Browns elevated defensive tackles Sam Kamara and Chris Williams from the practice squad, the team announced Oct. 17, 2026. The elevations move both players from the practice squad to the Browns’ active roster. Both are defensive tackles who provide additional experience to Cleveland’s interior defensive line. The club listed the roster moves in its official release.
Sam Kamara, a 6-foot, 272-pound defensive tackle from Stony Brook, is in his fourth NFL season. He was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2021. Kamara has appeared in 27 career games, including 18 with the Browns since 2022 and one this season. He will wear No. 92.
Chris Williams, a 6-foot-2, 298-pound defensive tackle out of Wagner, is in his fifth NFL season after entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2020 with the Indianapolis Professional Football Team. He has appeared in 45 career games with Indianapolis Professional Football Team (2021-22), Chicago Bears (2024-25) and Cleveland Browns (2026). Williams will wear No. 53 for the Browns.
Combined, Kamara and Williams have appeared in 72 career games, bringing several seasons of professional experience to Cleveland’s defensive interior. The Browns announced both roster elevations on Oct. 17, 2026. The moves were listed among the team’s transactions presented in the club’s release.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Elevating Sam Kamara and Chris Williams gives the Browns experienced depth at defensive tackle. Kamara has totaled 27 career games, including 18 with Cleveland since 2022, and offers familiarity with the Browns’ rotation. Williams brings 45 career games from prior appearances with the Indianapolis Professional Football Team (2021-22) and the Chicago Bears (2024-25) before joining Cleveland in 2026. The combined experience of both players should help the Browns manage interior line snaps as the season progresses.