What happened: The undrafted cornerback joined Cleveland out of West Virginia in May. Cleveland ruled Coats out with an ankle injury on Aug. 15.
Why it matters: Keeping Coats gives Cleveland a developmental option in the secondary entering the regular season. His college path included East Central Community College, Nevada and West Virginia.
By the numbers: Coats started 12 games for West Virginia in 2025, recording 30 tackles, seven passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
What to watch: Watch whether Coats is active in Week 1 and how Cleveland deploys him on defense and special teams.