Damarri Mathis signed by Browns, recovering from ACL tear
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Damarri Mathis signed by Browns after torn ACL
The Cleveland Browns signed cornerback Damarri Mathis and waived cornerback Dom Jones with a failed physical designation, per Adam Schefter.
What happened to Mathis before this signing
Mathis was a fourth-round pick (115th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. He played in 43 regular-season games over three seasons in Denver, making 18 starts before the Broncos released him in August 2025.
The Carolina Panthers claimed him off waivers, but his season ended fast. Mathis tore his ACL in practice, head coach Dave Canales confirmed he was out, and Carolina placed him on injured reserve on September 6, 2025. That knee is the only thing that matters for his Cleveland outlook.
What the failed physical means for Dom Jones
Jones, an undrafted rookie out of Colorado State, signed with Cleveland on May 9, 2025. He appeared in eight games and recorded five tackles before a knee injury sent him to injured reserve earlier this season. The failed physical designation means his knee did not clear the team's physical, ending his time with the Browns.
Fantasy impact
Both players are cornerbacks, so standard fantasy formats see no effect here.
In IDP leagues, Mathis is worth a watchlist add as he recovers from the torn ACL, but he is not likely to contribute soon. Jones had minimal IDP value at any point this season.
Cleveland's cornerback depth is worth monitoring. If it stays thin, opposing wide receivers on the Browns' schedule could see softer matchups going forward.