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Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Ready to face Miami
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 2:53 PM
Jeudy (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins after practicing fully Friday.
Analysis: Jeudy was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but the wideout's return to a full session Friday paves the way for him to continue to lead the Browns' WR corps this weekend. In the team's 23-9 loss to the Steelers in Week 6, Jeudy recorded an 89 percent snap share en route to catching five of his team-high 13 targets for 43 yards. With tight end David Njoku (knee) ruled out, look for Jeudy and TE Harold Fannin (10 targets versus Pittsburgh) to remain busy in Cleveland's passing game Sunday. |
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Harold Fannin Harold Fannin Team's clear top TE for Week 7
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 12:21 PM
Fannin could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Dolphins, as Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out.
Analysis: Fannin has been productive while splitting targets at tight end with Njoku, as the rookie third-round pick out of Bowling Green has two seven-catch performances among his first six NFL games. Fannin could be even busier in Njoku's absence against a Dolphins defense that's one of six units with more than 400 yards allowed to tight ends this season. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Ruled out this week
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 12:18 PM
Njoku (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: With Njoku out, look for fellow TE Harold Fannin to be busy Sunday, with Blake Whiteheart on hand to mix in and Sal Cannella a possible practice-squad elevation for Week 7. Njoku's next chance to see game action will be Sunday, Oct. 26 against the Patriots. |
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Blake Whiteheart Blake Whiteheart Upgrades to full practice
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 3:46 PM
Whiteheart (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Whiteheart was limited in practice Wednesday, but he now appears to have returned to full health. After playing a season-high 22 snaps on offense during Cleveland's loss to the Steelers in Week 6, Whiteheart may now get a chance to handle No. 2 tight end reps behind rookie Harold Fannin if David Njoku (knee) is unable to suit up at home against the Dolphins on Sunday. |
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Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Back-to-back limited practices
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 3:19 PM
Jeudy (knee) remained limited in practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Jeudy has logged back-to-back limited practices, so his participation level in Friday's practice will bear monitoring ahead of Sunday's home game against the Dolphins. If Jeudy faces any physical limitations against Miami, Isaiah Bond, Jamari Thrash and Malachi Corley could earn larger roles in Cleveland's inexperienced wide receiver room. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Absent from practice again
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 1:16 PM
Njoku (knee) is not participating in the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Njoku appears to be missing a second consecutive practice due to the knee injury he suffered during Cleveland's loss to the Steelers in Week 6, which bodes poorly for his odds of being able to suit up at home against the Dolphins on Sunday even though the issue isn't considered long-term. Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports that Njoku is one of Cleveland's top candidates to be moved ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline, which could motivate the team to be extra cautious with the tight end's health. If Njoku indeed can't go Week 7, rookie third-round pick Harold Fannin will benefit from increased target opportunities at the tight end position. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Likely trade candidate
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 7:31 AM
Njoku (knee) is among several members of the Browns that could be moved before the Nov. 4 trade deadline, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: At 1-5 and seemingly in a transition season, Cleveland could be an active seller leading up the deadline. In the aftermath of Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers, Njoku is tending to a knee injury that kept him out of Wednesday's practice, but the issue is not viewed as a long-term concern. The tight end is in the final year of his contract, which makes him attractive to potential suitors. Harold Fannin, a rookie third-round draft pick, has been on the field nearly as much as Njoku this season and would take on a greater role at tight end if the latter is traded. |
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Jerome Ford Jerome Ford Possible trade-deadline candidate
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 7:17 AM
Ford is one of a few members of the Browns that could be moved before the trade deadline, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ever since the Browns selected two running backs in the 2025 NFL Draft, it felt like Ford could be flipped at the deadline, which falls on Nov. 4, a day after Week 9 wraps. That Cleveland is 1-5 and seemingly playing for the future only cements that notion. He's primarily served as a third-down back since rookie Quinshon Judkins was established as the starter earlier this season. Lately, Dylan Sampson, a fourth-round draft pick in 2025, has rotated in with Ford, which sets up a scenario where Cleveland trades Ford and allots more playing time to Sampson. |
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Blake Whiteheart Blake Whiteheart Nursing shoulder injury
Wed, Oct 15, 2025, 5:58 PM
Whiteheart was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Whiteheart played a season-high 22 snaps on offense during the Browns' 23-9 loss to the Steelers in Week 6, but he appears to have picked up a shoulder injury in the process. He has two more chances this week to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's home tilt against the Dolphins. If cleared to play Sunday, Whiteheart would be slated to serve as the Browns' TE2 behind rookie third-rounder Harold Fannin if David Njoku is sidelined due to a knee injury. |
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Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Limited in practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 15, 2025, 3:42 PM
Jeudy (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Jeudy is listed on Cleveland's injury report for the first time this year, though the fact that he was able to practice on at least a limited basis provides reason for optimism that he'll be able to gain clearance for Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins. Still, Jeudy has struggled notably with efficiency across two appearances with quarterback Dillon Gabriel under center, having totaled seven grabs for 58 yards (on 18 targets) in that span. Even if he's able to resume practicing in full and avoid an injury designation entirely for Week 7, fantasy managers may be motivated to pursue an option at the wide receiver position that has demonstrated greater upside. Across six regular-season appearances so far Jeudy has yet to score a touchdown, and he hasn't surpassed 50 receiving yards since Week 2. |
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Deshaun Watson Deshaun Watson Progressing, but return on hold
Wed, Oct 15, 2025, 10:48 AM
Coach Kevin Stefanski noted Wednesday that he had "no real update" on Watson (Achilles) "other than he's doing a great job with his rehab," Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: While Watson -- who suffered a right Achilles tendon rupture in Week 7 last season and then underwent an additional surgery in January to address the issue -- is eligible to have his practice window opened, the expectation is that the QB is still weeks away from that possibly happening. With the Browns having traded Kenny Pickett in August and Joe Flacco last Tuesday, rookies Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders are the only signal-callers currently on the team's active roster, while Bailey Zappe is a member of the practice squad. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Missing practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 15, 2025, 10:01 AM
Njoku (knee) is not slated to practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Njoku is in line to miss Wednesday's practice due to the knee injury that forced him to leave Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers early. Coach Kevin Stefanski said the tight end is "truly day-to-day," per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. Njoku will almost certainly need to resume practicing on at least a limited basis Thursday and/or Friday, and if he's unable to suit up in time to face the Dolphins in Week 7, rookie Harold Fannin -- who led the Browns in receptions and yards versus Pittsburgh -- will again benefit from increased target opportunities. |
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David Bell David Bell Placed on reserve/retired list
Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 4:23 PM
The Browns placed Bell (hip) on the reserve/retired list Tuesday.
Analysis: Bell announced his retirement via social media Tuesday, saying he suffered an off-field injury that jeopardized his career. He'd been on the reserve/non-football injury list since the start of the season. Bell was a third-round pick in 2022 and totaled 41 catches for 408 yards and three touchdowns across 32 regular-season appearances with Cleveland. |
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Jamari Thrash Jamari Thrash Does little with three targets
Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 2:53 PM
Thrash played 37 of the Browns' 82 snaps on offense and finished with two catches for 13 yards on three targets in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Though both Jerry Jeudy and Isaiah Bond played north of 85 percent of the Browns' offensive snaps, Thrash's 45 percent snap share was good enough for him to rank as Cleveland's clear No. 3 wideout. Thrash ended up matching his season high with three targets, but he struggled to produce and is now averaging a meager 5.9 yards per target through six games. |
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Blake Whiteheart Blake Whiteheart Records first reception
Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 2:50 PM
Whiteheart recorded a reception for zero yards on his lone target in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Whiteheart was credited with his first start of the season with Cleveland opening its first possession with a three-tight end set, but the 25-year-old still finished a distant third in playing time among the position group. Harold Fannin paced Browns tight ends by playing 66 of the Browns' 82 snaps, David Njoku played 36 snaps and Whiteheart brought up the rear with 22 snaps. Njoku likely would have seen more time if he hadn't been forced out of the game in the second half due to a knee issue, which now clouds his status for a Week 7 matchup with the Dolphins. If Njoku ends up sitting out that game, Whiteheart would be in store for a boost in snaps, though he likely wouldn't see enough target volume to warrant much intrigue for fantasy purposes. |
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Dylan Sampson Dylan Sampson Adds return duties to repertoire
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 6:52 AM
Sampson rushed three times for 12 yards, caught both his targets for 12 yards and returned five kickoffs for 124 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 6.
Analysis: Sampson had his highest usage since Week 1, including a turn as the primary kickoff returner. Once Quinshon Judkins was established as the lead back, Sampson's role evaporated. He had just four touches over the last three weeks, while getting single-digit snaps in all three contests. |
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Jerome Ford Jerome Ford Totals 30 yards from scrimmage
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 6:41 AM
Ford had two carries for 17 yards and caught five of six targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers in Week 6. He also returned one kickoff for 22 yards.
Analysis: Ford was on the field for 33 offensive snaps -- the most since Week 2 -- and had seven touches for the second straight week. His playing time has increased the last two games, which is tied to the quarterback change from Joe Flacco to rookie Dillon Gabriel. Ford leads the running back room with 21 targets through six games and could see an uptick in usage as a runner going forward, as the organization seeks to protect the one hopeful thing it has on offense, rookie running back Quinshon Judkins. |
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Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Never considered in Week 6 loss
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 6:20 AM
Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski never considered replacing starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel with Sanders during Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers in Week 6, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Browns were unable to create much offensively, but that did not fall solely on Gabriel, who was sacked six times and absorbed another 16 hits. Injuries along the offensive line also limited the rushing attack, and Cleveland's pass-catchers dropped multiple passes. It's unlikely Sanders could have changed the trajectory of the game, but Stefanski could only list the things to fix on a broken offense (13.67 ppg) with no easy solution. The organization will still likely need to see what it has in Sanders before entering the offseason, but Gabriel appears set for a long look in the starting role before that happens. |
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Quinshon Judkins Quinshon Judkins Limited production in loss
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 9:21 PM
Judkins rushed the ball 12 times for 36 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers. He did not catch his only target.
Analysis: The Browns fell behind early in the game and took to the air 52 times in a comeback effort. That limited Judkins' opportunity, and he also lost out on touches to Jerome Ford as a pass catcher. Judkins also suffered from an efficiency perspective, with his longest gain of the day going for only six yards. The Browns should be in a more neutral game script in Week 7 against Miami, so Judkins is likely to be in for a bounceback performance. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Hurts knee Sunday
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
Coach Kevin Stefanski said after Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers that Njoku was forced out of the contest with a knee injury, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Browns initially reported that Njoku was dealing with a thigh issue. Either way, the tight end's status will need to be monitored ahead of next weekend's game against the Dolphins. In the event that Njoku is sidelined further, Harold Fannin would be in line to see added TE targets, with Blake Whiteheart mixing in as well. |
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