The Cleveland Browns have made a move to bolster their running back depth, signing Troy Hairston to a reserve/futures contract. The signing was announced by the team on Tuesday.
Hairston, a 5-foot-11, 225-pound running back, spent time on the Browns’ practice squad last season. He was originally signed by the team as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
Hairston played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, where he rushed for 1,034 yards and 10 touchdowns in four seasons. He also caught 34 passes for 244 yards and a touchdown.
The signing of Hairston is likely a depth move for the Browns, who are looking to add talent to their running back room. The team already has Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt under contract, but Hairston could provide a fresh set of legs and some competition for the team’s backup running back spot.
Hairston’s signing is also a testament to the Browns’ commitment to developing young talent. The team has a strong track record of finding and developing undrafted free agents, and Hairston could be the next player to benefit from the team’s coaching and development.
The Browns’ running game was a strength of the team last season, with Chubb and Hunt forming a potent one-two punch. However, the team’s depth at the position was tested at times, and Hairston’s signing should help to alleviate some of those concerns.
In addition to Hairston, the Browns have also signed several other players to reserve/futures contracts in recent days. These contracts allow teams to sign players to their offseason rosters, even if they are not currently on the team’s active roster.
The Browns are expected to be active in free agency and the draft this offseason, as they look to build on last season’s success. The signing of Hairston is just the latest move in what promises to be a busy offseason for the team.
As the Browns continue to build their roster for next season, fans will be keeping a close eye on the team’s transactions. With the signing of Hairston, the team has added some much-needed depth to their running back room, and fans will be excited to see what the young running back can bring to the table.
