Browns DT Mike Hall Jr. set to return against Steelers after four-week absence

Both AFC North rivals enter the matchup at 5-2.

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Mike Hall Jr returns this week after being out since Week 4 for #Browns at #Steelers Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. is set to play this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers after being sidelined since Week 4. Hall resumed practicing after recovering from an ankle injury sustained in late September.

Why it matters: Hall's return bolsters Cleveland's interior defensive front ahead of a pivotal divisional clash between two 5-2 squads. Both teams enter the weekend contending for position in the AFC North, with Cleveland seeded third and Pittsburgh sixth.

By the numbers: Cleveland (5-2, W2 streak) sits No. 3 in the AFC after a 27-24 victory over Tennessee, while Pittsburgh (5-2, W3 streak) holds the No. 6 seed following a 16-10 win at New Orleans.

What to watch: The Browns travel to Pittsburgh for Sunday's divisional game, with active rosters finalized 90 minutes before kickoff.

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Browns DT Mike Hall Jr. set to return against Steelers after four-week absence

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