What happened: Cleveland shifted Sampson to injured reserve with a knee injury on Tuesday. McLaughlin moves up from the practice squad to fill the open running back spot.

Why it matters: Sampson backed up Quinshon Judkins, so Cleveland loses early-season depth behind its starter. McLaughlin offers a pass-catching complement after a catch-and-run score in late August.

What to watch: Watch Judkins' workload and how Cleveland splits backup carries going forward.