Browns lose DE Chris Odom, USFL star, to torn ACL

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[August 29, 2022] Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Odom sustained a season-ending ACL injury in Saturday's preseason finale against the Chicago Bears, coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Sunday.

The Browns signed Odom on Aug. 5 following an outstanding season with the USFL's Houston Gamblers.

He was the 2022 USFL Defensive Player of the Year with 12.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and four blocked kicks.

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Odom, 27, previously played in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers (2017) and Washington (2019). He registered 16 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble in 11 games.

--Field Level Media

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