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Jeremy Fowler, senior NFL national reporter 9y

Tashaun Gipson placed on IR

NFL, Cleveland Browns

BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns placed safety Tashaun Gipson on injured reserve Saturday, ending the season of the league's interception leader for much of the year.

Gipson, who injured his MCL last month against Atlanta and had hoped to return for the late-December stretch, is tied with Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin for an NFL-high six interceptions.

The Browns promoted linebacker Scott Solomon from the practice squad as a corresponding move.

Marred by injuries all season, the Browns are getting thin in the defensive backfield. Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden is questionable this week with a shoulder injury, and starting nickel corner K'Waun Williams will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury.

Veteran safety Jim Leonhard will start his fourth consecutive game in replace of Gipson.

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