The Browns elevated kicker Riley Patterson on Saturday to possibly replace Dustin Hopkins vs. the Chiefs.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins won’t get booted to the bench without trying to get a leg up.
Hopkins, who’s missed 6 of his last 9 kicks, had arguably his best week of practice this week, making every one of his kicks, with Patterson working alongside him. Even if Patterson kicks on Sunday, Hopkins, who’s slipped to 16 of 25 field goals this season for 64%, knows he’s the Browns’ kicker going forward. They’ve given him numerous votes of confidence this week, and he’s under contract through 2027 at $5.3 million a year.
Receiver James Proche was also elevated from the practice squad and will return punts now that Kadarius Toney has been waived.Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. and rookie cornerback Myles Harden were both activated off injured reserve on Saturday and will face the Chiefs.Hall will play at his usual spot inside, but might also slide outside some to help rush Patrick Mahomes off the edge, and contain him.
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