Michael Burton Placed on Injured Reserve With Calf Injury

Cleveland Browns fullback Michael Burton has been placed on the injured reserve list with a calf injury, meaning he will miss the next four games. In his first season with Cleveland after signing in free agency, Burton has appeared in nine games, making two starts while primarily utilized as a blocker and contributing on special teams. His absence requires adjustments to the Browns' backfield blocking schemes ahead of their Week 10 game against Houston.