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Jamari Thrash Jamari Thrash Out for Week 12
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 1:20 PM
Thrash (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old wideout from Louisville didn't practice Thursday due to a foot injury and is now in line to miss his second game of the season in Week 12. Thrash has appeared in nine games this year, catching 10 of 15 targets for 107 yards over 216 offensive snaps. While he's out Sunday, Gage Larvadain could have an expanded role in Cleveland's wide receiver corps. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Cleared for Week 12
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 12:32 PM
Njoku (knee) won't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Njoku didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday as he manages a knee issue, but the tight end's return to Friday's session paves the way for him to play versus Las Vegas this weekend. In the process, he'll remain a key target alongside fellow TE Harold Fannin, as well as WRs Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, in a Week 12 offense that will be helmed by Shedeur Sanders, who is making his first career regular-season start at QB with Dillon Gabriel (concussion) out. |
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Dillon Gabriel Dillon Gabriel Ruled out for Week 12
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 12:21 PM
Gabriel (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: That said, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic, coach Kevin Stefanski indicated Friday that the QB -- who has yet to fully clear concussion protocol -- "continues to get better...doing great." Gabriel's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Nov. 30 against the 49ers, with Shedeur Sanders slated to start Sunday, backed up by Bailey Zappe. |
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Dillon Gabriel Dillon Gabriel Practicing but still in protocol
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 11:33 AM
Gabriel (concussion) is practicing Friday, but he has yet to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Shedeur Sanders has already been declared the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Raiders, but Gabriel still has a chance to be available in a backup role. Gabriel would have to clear concussion protocol to be active Sunday, which would involve practicing without limitations Friday and subsequently gaining clearance from an independent neurologist. If Gabriel's ultimately ruled out, Bailey Zappe would likely work as Sanders' backup Sunday. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Back at practice Friday
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 11:19 AM
Njoku (knee) returned to practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Njoku didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so the tight end's return to the field Friday is a positive sign ahead of Sunday's 4:05 p.m ET game against the Raiders. The Browns' upcoming injury report will note both Njoku's official participation level Friday as well as his Week 12 game status. |
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Jamari Thrash Jamari Thrash Dealing with foot issue
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 9:00 PM
Thrash didn't practice Thursday due to a foot injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: The injury appears to have happened during practice, as Thrash was a healthy scratch for this past Sunday's loss to Baltimore and was a full participant in practice Wednesday. The DNP isn't a good sign for Thrash's availability Sunday versus Las Vegas, though the second-year wideout would improve his chances of playing if he practices in some capacity Friday. Even if he does play Sunday, Thrash's place in the pecking order is unclear following his healthy inactive status last Sunday. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Sitting out again Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 1:11 PM
Njoku (knee) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Njoku will miss a second consecutive practice to begin Week 12 preparations, putting him on the wrong trajectory for Sunday's road matchup against the Raiders, which will be rookie Shadeur Sander's first start under center. Unless Njoku is able to significantly upgrade his activity level at Friday's practice, it looks like he'll be sidelined Sunday, paving the way for Harold Fannin to see an uptick in opportunities as Cleveland's top tight end. |
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Dillon Gabriel Dillon Gabriel Absent from practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 1:05 PM
Gabriel (concussion) is not practicing Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has already unannounced that Gabriel will not start Sunday versus the Raiders even if available, but by all accounts the rookie third-round pick seems on track to sit out Week 12 while in the concussion protocol. Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders will start versus Las Vegas. Gabriel will have one more chance to log practice reps Friday, but in the likely even that he's ruled out, Bailey Zappe will figure to be elevated from the practice squad to handle No. 2 reps behind Sanders. |
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Dillon Gabriel Dillon Gabriel Won't start Sunday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 10:26 AM
With Gabriel still in concussion protocol, per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, Shedeur Sanders will draw the start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday against the Raiders.
Analysis: When asked what the Browns' QB plans are after Week 12, coach Kevin Stefanski noted that at this stage he won't look beyond Sunday's contest. In any case, Gabriel is not in line to practice Wednesday, while Sanders is poised to make his first career regular-season start this weekend. |
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Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Set to start Sunday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 10:15 AM
Sanders will draw the start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday against the Raiders, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Per Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, coach Kevin Stefanski noted Wednesday that Dillon Gabriel remains in concussion protocol, which sets the stage for Sanders -- who stepped in at QB after Gabriel exited the Browns' Week 11 loss to the Ravens -- to make his first career NFL regular-season start this weekend. When asked whether Sanders might hold on the the starting assignment beyond Week 12, Stefanski said that he won't look beyond Sunday. In any case, Sanders represents a lineup option for those in need of signal-caller help, especially with four teams on bye. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Not practicing Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 10:02 AM
Njoku (knee) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Njoku previously dealt with a knee injury in October, which forced him to sit out Week 7 versus Miami, but it remains to be seen whether his current issue is related. If Njoku isn't able to suit up Sunday versus the Raiders, added reps will be available for rookie tight end Harold Fannin in what is expected to be the first start for quarterback Shadeur Sanders. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Njoku is "day-to-day," per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. |
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Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Will take snaps with No. 1 offense
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 6:46 AM
Sanders will get his first practice reps with the first-team offense Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: This news was expected in light of Dillon Gabriel landing in the NFL's concussion protocol. Sanders' only work through the spring, training camp, preseason and in-season practices had come with other backups and young players. That was even the practice when Sanders was elevated to the No. 2 quarterback. That he'll practice with the starting offense this week indicates Sanders will make his first NFL start against Las Vegas on Sunday. Gabriel would need to practice by Thursday to alter that plan. |
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Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Trending toward Week 12 start
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 4:47 PM
Sanders is expected to start Sunday's game against the Raiders with Dillon Gabriel working his way through the concussion protocol, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski stated Monday that the team wouldn't provide an update the quarterback situation until Wednesday, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, but it appears Sanders is likely to draw the first start of his career unless Gabriel's recovery proceeds quicker than anticipated. During Cleveland's loss to Cincinnati in Week 11, Sanders entered in relief of an injured Gabriel to begin the second half but struggled to string anything together on offense, completing just four of 16 pass attempts for 47 yards and an interception. The rookie fifth-rounder also rushed three times for 16 yards. When the Browns return to practice Wednesday, expect Sanders to handle first-team reps as he works to ready himself for a more convincing performance on the road against Las Vegas. |
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Dillon Gabriel Dillon Gabriel Update coming Wednesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 12:27 PM
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Gabriel remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and that he will provide an update about the team's plans at quarterback Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gabriel suffered a concussion during Cleveland's loss to the Steelers on Sunday, paving the way for Shedeur Sanders to take over in relief to begin the third quarter. Neither rookie was particularly effective, with Gabriel completing seven of 10 pass attempts for 68 yards without a touchdown or INT, and Sanders completing four of 16 pass attempts for 47 yards and an interception. If Gabriel isn't able to make some sort of tangible step in his recovery by the time the Browns return to practice Wednesday, the team may prepare as though Sanders will line up under center versus the Raiders in Week 12. |
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Malachi Corley Malachi Corley Secures two catches in loss
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 6:47 AM
Corley caught both of his targets for nine yards and returned three kickoffs for 75 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 11.
Analysis: Corley, who opened the year on the Browns' practice squad, has done a little bit of everything since being added to the active roster in Week 5. His major contributions have come on special teams, where the 2024 third-round pick has emerged as the team's top kick returner. In addition, the former Jet has caught four of five targets for 26 yards and carried the rock four times for 74 yards. Of note, Corley maintained his spot on the active roster ahead of Jamari Thrash, a 2024 fifth-round draft pick of the Browns, who was a healthy inactive Sunday to clear a spot for Isaiah Bond. |
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Isaiah Bond Isaiah Bond Returns to action
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 6:31 AM
Bond had one carry for eight yards and did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 23-16 loss to Baltimore in Week 11.
Analysis: Bond returned to action after missing one game due to a foot injury, prompting the Browns to make Jamari Thrash inactive. Bond played 23 snaps, third most among the team's wideouts behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman. Unfortunately Cleveland's offense, particularly its passing attack, is such a mess that there's little value in the team's third wideout. |
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Jerome Ford Jerome Ford Logs one touch in loss
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 5:57 AM
Ford had one carry for two yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to Baltimore in Week 11.
Analysis: In the two games following Cleveland's bye week, Ford has just one target and two carries while playing 31 snaps. It was mildly surprising that the Browns didn't trade him, given that Ford's in the final year of his contract. He currently shares the backup role with rookie Dylan Sampson. |
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Dylan Sampson Dylan Sampson Little work in loss
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 5:49 AM
Sampson had one carry for 19 yards, failed to catch his lone target and returned two kickoffs for 48 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 11.
Analysis: Sampson had fewer snaps (six) than fellow backup Jerome Ford (13 snaps, one touch), but overall the recent trend has been that Sampson is Cleveland's No. 2 back for fantasy purposes. Regardless, both Ford and Sampson sit well behind Quinshon Judkins in the backfield pecking order. |
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Quinshon Judkins Quinshon Judkins Held in check Sunday
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 9:36 PM
Judkins rushed 17 times for 59 yards while failing to secure either of his targets in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Judkins was stymied on the ground Sunday, falling short of the four yards per-carry benchmark used to gauge a runner's effectiveness. It was the second time that the talented rookie was held in check by the Ravens' defense, resulting in a 60.0 rushing yard average with no touchdowns against the Browns' division rival this regular season. After a pair of inefficient outings coming out of Cleveland's Week 9 bye, Judkins' managers will look for respite against the Raiders next Sunday, who are giving up over 100 rushing yards per game to opponents in 2025. |
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Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Struggles in relief Sunday
Sun, Nov 16, 2025, 8:05 PM
Sanders completed four of 16 pass attempts for 47 yards and an interception while rushing three times for 16 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Sanders started the second half for the Browns after Dillon Gabriel was forced to exit the contest to be evaluated for a concussion. The long-awaited debut for Sanders in a regular season game went about as poorly as you could draw it up. The polarizing rookie completed just 25 percent of his passes while watching the six-point lead he inherited evaporate in the loss. Sanders' play didn't inspire hope for his next outing, which could come as soon as next Sunday if Gabriel isn't cleared for action against the Raiders. The latter should continue to start -- especially with how poorly Sanders performed in relief -- so long as Gabriel clears the league's concussion protocol. |
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