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Limited Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 4:33 PM
Williams (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Head coach Todd Monken stated he is "optimistic" Williams will be available for the Week 9 meeting with the Saints. Although the 30-year-old was limited Thursday, it seems he's at least moving in the right direction. Williams has appeared in all eight of Cleveland's games this season, amassing 55 total tackles (32 solo), 1.0 sacks and four forced fumbles. |
Denzel Boston Denzel Boston Remains limited Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 3:32 PM
Boston (calf) remained limited in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Boston dealt with a foot issue a couple weeks ago, but the calf injury is new this week. The rookie wideout has been scuffling after a hot start to the season. Perhaps the likely insertion of Shedeur Sanders this Sunday against the Saints can help Boston regain his big-play ability. Boston is a low-floor, upside WR4 for fantasy. |
Harold Fannin Jr. Harold Fannin Jr. Added to Week 9 injury report
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 3:26 PM
Fannin (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Fannin wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so his appearance on it a day later is notable. It remains to be seen if Thursday's listed limitations were maintenance related or indicative of a setback, but the tight end may need to work fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Saints without an injury designation. |
Deshaun Watson Deshaun Watson Missing another practice
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 12:10 PM
Watson (concussion) remained sidelined from practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Watson, who is in the NFL's concussion protocol, in line to log back-to-back DNPs, the QB's status for Sunday's game against the Saints remains cloudy. In the event that Watson doesn't gain clearance to play this weekend, Shedeur Sanders will draw the start in his place. |
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Logs 10 tackles in loss
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 11:04 AM
Schwesinger notched 10 tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Schwesinger led the Browns in tackles during the lopsided Week 8 loss. The 2025 second-round pick has 74 tackles (30 solo) this season, having cracked double digits in four of eight games. |
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Deshaun Watson Deshaun Watson Unable to practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 4:36 PM
The Browns listed Watson (concussion) as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Early in this past Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers, Watson exited the game to get checked for a concussion following a helmet-to-helmet hit, but he was cleared to re-enter the contest after missing just four offensive snaps. However, after he had some late-surfacing symptoms, Watson entered concussion protocol Tuesday and was a spectator for the Browns' first Week 9 session. According to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, Watson "felt a lot better" Wednesday and was involved in meetings, but Shedeur Sanders took all the reps with the first-team offense. Sanders appears to be trending toward starting Sunday against the Saints, as Monken acknowledged that it will be difficult for Watson to play even if he ends up clearing the protocol late in the week, per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram. |
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Denzel Boston Denzel Boston Limited by calf injury Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 4:24 PM
Boston was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Boston made appearances on the injury report in Weeks 6 and 7 due to a foot issue, but he's tending to a new health concern coming out of this past Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers. The rookie wideout will have two more chances this week to upgrade to full practice, and if he does, he should head into Sunday's game in New Orleans without an injury designation. |
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Not practicing Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 2:49 PM
Williams (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Williams missed Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury, which likely occurred at some point during the Browns' Week 8 loss to the Steelers. However, head coach Todd Monken said he is "optimistic" that the 30-year-old will be ready for Week 9. Williams will need to upgrade his practice status by Friday for a chance to play. |
Carsen Ryan Carsen Ryan Signs to active roster
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:29 PM
The Browns signed Ryan to the active roster Wednesday from the team's practice squad.
Analysis: Ryan has suited up seven times for the Browns so far this season. With another elevation ahead of Week 9, the 23-year-old is eligible to play for Cleveland once again against the Saints. He has spent the majority of his in-game snaps on special teams. |
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Deshaun Watson Deshaun Watson Trending toward sitting out Week 9
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 11:01 AM
Watson is expected to face an uphill battle to clear concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Saints, leaving Shedeur Sanders as the Browns' likely Week 9 starting quarterback, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: After reporting concussion symptoms Tuesday following Sunday's loss to the Steelers, Watson entered the protocol and isn't expected to practice Wednesday. Sanders will take all of the first-team reps Wednesday, and unless Watson can pass through the protocol quickly, the Browns will prepare for the second-year signal-caller to direct the offense in Week 9. |
Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Could start Week 9 with Watson in protocol
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:07 AM
Sanders could be needed to start Sunday's game at New Orleans after Deshaun Watson was placed in concussion protocol when he experienced symptoms Monday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: During this past Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers, Watson briefly departed the game in the first quarter after a helmet-to-helmet hit from safety Jaquan Brisker. Sanders checked in and completed both of his pass attempts for two yards across four total plays before Watson was cleared to return for the Browns' next possession. However, with the concussion symptoms surfacing a day later, Watson's availability for Week 9 is now in jeopardy. Watson will still have time to clear the five-step protocol ahead of Sunday, but expect Sanders to at least get some reps in with the first-team offense Wednesday during the team's first practice of the week. |
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Deshaun Watson Deshaun Watson Placed in concussion protocol
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8:45 AM
The Browns announced Wednesday that Watson has been placed in concussion protocol.
Analysis: Watson took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter of Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers, and after being examined by an independent consultant he was cleared to return to the game. Though subsequent tests after the game and Monday morning showed no symptoms of a concussion, Watson informed the Browns on Tuesday morning that he was experiencing symptoms and was "immediately placed in the concussion protocol," per the team. Watson will need to clear the five-step protocol in order to play in Cleveland's Week 9 matchup with New Orleans, but if he's unable to go, Shedeur Sanders would be in line to start at quarterback for the first time this season. |
Andre Szmyt Andre Szmyt Scores all points in blowout loss
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 8:58 PM
Szmyt made both of his field-goal attempts in the Browns' 27-6 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Analysis: Szmyt converted his 31-yard and 32-yard field-goal attempts in the second quarter of Sunday's contest. The kicker accounted for all six of the Browns' points in the divisional loss. Szmyt is now 16-for-18 on field-goal attempts and 11-for-12 on PATs through eight regular-season games in 2026. |
Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Held without catch in Week 8
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 7:02 PM
Jeudy did not catch his lone target Sunday in Cleveland's 27-6 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Quarterback Deshaun Watson had a relatively productive day with 324 passing yards (albeit without a score), but Jeudy received only one of his targets. The veteran wideout logged his usual amount of paying time, notching a 60 percent offensive snap share to finish third among Cleveland wide receivers. It was the third time this season Jeudy has finished without a catch, but the other two instances were in Weeks 3 and 4, and he had been more involved of late, averaging 3.5 catches and 36.3 receiving yards over his previous four games. With that in mind, he could get back on track in Week 9 against a New Orleans defense that has been middle-of-the-pack against wideouts this year. |
Malachi Corley Malachi Corley Still without target through eight games
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 10:04 AM
Corley went untargeted while playing 13 of 70 snaps on offense Sunday in the Browns' 27-6 loss to the Steelers. He returned one kickoff for 26 yards.
Analysis: For the fourth time in eight appearances, Corley logged double-digit snaps on offense, but the third-year receiver has yet to draw a target this season. He'll continue to provide most of his value to the Browns as a kickoff returner. |
Tylan Wallace Tylan Wallace Notches second catch of season
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
Wallace recorded a three-yard reception on his lone target in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: The reception was Wallace's second of the season, after he previously notched a 12-yard grab in a Week 6 win over the Ravens. A key part of the Browns' special-teams coverage units, Wallace continues to handle a limited role on offense while the the team relies primarily on rookies KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston and veteran Jerry Jeudy to fill out snaps at receiver. |
Isaiah Bond Isaiah Bond Sees single-digit offensive snaps in loss
Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 9:56 AM
Bond went without a target while taking the field for eight of the Browns' 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers. He returned one kickoff for 26 yards.
Analysis: Since posting a 3-74-0 receiving line on seven targets in a Week 5 loss to the Jets, Bond has settled back into a muted role on offense. He's logged single-digit snaps in three straight contests, going without a target in each of those games. |
Dylan Sampson Dylan Sampson Records six grabs in loss
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 10:41 PM
Sampson rushed one time for seven yards and caught six of eight targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Sampson was out-carried 11 to one by Quinshon Judkins, but the former has carved out a role as the preferred pass-catching back for Cleveland since returning from injured reserve in Week 7. Over the last two games, Sampson has turned 11 targets into nine catches for 94 yards, while adding seven carries for 52 yards. Sampson will have some PPR fantasy appeal during weeks when the Browns are projected to trail on the scoreboard. |
KC Concepcion Jr. KC Concepcion Jr. Comes back to Earth in Week 8 loss
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 8:54 PM
Concepcion caught three of four targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: After a breakout game last Sunday against the Titans, which saw Concepcion record eight grabs for 129 yards on 10 targets, the rookie wideout came crashing back down against a divisional foe. Concepcion's four targets were a distant fourth on the team behind Harold Fannin (12), Denzel Boston (11) and Dylan Sampson (eight), and his four looks were good for just a 10.3 percent target share. Concepcion will try to rebound next Sunday against the Saints, but he's shown little upside, with zero touchdowns and just two games with more than 50 receiving yards. |
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Denzel Boston Denzel Boston Six snags in loss
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 8:45 PM
Boston caught six of 11 targets for 37 yards during Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Boston entered Week 8 having caught just four of 13 targets for 42 yards over the previous two games, so Sunday's output was a step in the right direction. The wide receiver's 11 targets were a new career high, and he ranked second behind tight end Harold Fannin (12) in the category versus Pittsburgh. Boston has now reeled in 26 of 53 targets for 409 yards and three touchdowns over the first eight games of the 2026 campaign. |
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