The Cleveland Browns have signed TE Carsen Ryan to the active roster from the practice squad. The club also placed FB Michael Burton (calf) on injured reserve. In addition, the team has elevated TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden from the practice squad.
Ryan (6-3, 255) is a rookie out of BYU. Originally drafted by Cleveland in the seventh round, Ryan has appeared in eight games this season. He will wear No. 48.
Burton has appeared in nine games with two start this season.
Mitchell-Paden (6-5, 257) is officially in his second season out of Florida Atlantic. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by Cleveland in 2022, Mitchell-Paden spent two seasons on the Browns' practice squad (2022-23) and has appeared in eight career games with the Ravens (2025) and Saints (2025). Mitchell-Paden will wear No. 80.
