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David Njoku David Njoku Still not practicing
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 11:21 AM
Njoku (knee) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: With Njoku poised to log three consecutive 'DNPs' this week, the tight end appears to be trending toward being sidelined Sunday against the Bills. Njoku's absence in the Browns' 31-3 loss to the Bears in Week 15 helped pave the way for fellow TE Harold Fannin to record seven catches on a team-high 14 targets for 48 yards. |
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Dylan Sampson Dylan Sampson Another absence Friday
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 11:18 AM
Sampson (hand/calf) isn't practicing Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Sampson hasn't practiced all week, so he's likely to be ruled out for a second consecutive game when the Browns release their injury report later Friday. Trayveon Williams and Raheim Sanders will likely work as the depth options behind Quinshon Judkins against the Bills on Sunday. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Misses another practice
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 11:46 AM
Njoku (knee) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Njoku, who was also a spectator for Wednesday's practice, will have one more chance to get in some on-field work before the Browns post their Week 16 injury designations Friday. If Njoku ends up missing his second straight game Sunday versus the Bills, rookie tight end Harold Fannin would once again be locked in for a sizable role after playing 90-plus percent of the offensive snaps in each of the previous four games. |
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Dylan Sampson Dylan Sampson Not practicing again
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 11:45 AM
Sampson (hand/calf) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Sampson appears to be trending toward a second consecutive absence, which would position Trayveon Williams to again handle the No. 2 RB role behind Quinshon Judkins, while Raheim Sanders is on hand for reserve duties. Sampson will have one final chance to get back on the practice field Friday, at which point the Browns will decide his initial injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills. |
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Dylan Sampson Dylan Sampson Remains sidelined Wednesday
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 10:08 AM
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Sampson (hand/calf) is not in line to practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Sampson did not practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Cleveland's loss to the Bears in Week 15, his first missed game of the season. He'll have two more chances to get back on the practice field prior to Sunday's matchup against the Bills, though it's worth noting that Stefanski said all of the Browns' injured players are "trending in the right direction," per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. When healthy, Sampson will resume handling a change-of-pace role behind Quinshon Judkins. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Won't practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 10:04 AM
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Njoku (knee) is not in line to practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Njoku wasn't able to practice prior to being ruled out for Cleveland's loss to the Bears in Week 15, but Stefanski indicated he and the rest of the Browns' injured players are "trending in the right direction" for Sunday's contest against Buffalo, per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. If Njoku manages to gain clearance in time to return to action Week 16, he'll resume operating as the No. 2 tight end behind rookie Harold Fannin. |
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Jamari Thrash Jamari Thrash Returns to Cleveland
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 6:13 PM
Thrash signed with the Browns on Monday.
Analysis: Thrash re-signed with the team after being waived Saturday. The wide receiver has appeared in nine contests with Cleveland this year, reeling in 10 of 15 targets for 107 yards, and he'll return to his role as an extreme depth option behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman on offense. |
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Cedric Tillman Cedric Tillman Limited snap count in loss
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 7:14 AM
Tillman was not targeted over seven snaps in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Chicago in Week 15.
Analysis: Tillman battled a concussion and a rib injury during the practice week but was eventually cleared and allowed to suit up. The snap volume indicates he may not have been 100 percent, however. Tillman normally is the No. 2 wideout behind Jerry Jeudy, but he saw less action Sunday than depth WRs Malachi Corley (15 snaps) and Gage Larvadain (31), |
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Malachi Corley Malachi Corley Targeted once in loss
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 7:04 AM
Corley caught his lone target for 10 yards and returned two kickoffs for 45 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Chicago in Week 15.
Analysis: Corley was touch-and-go all week but eventually cleared the concussion protocol and suited up Sunday. He was back in a familiar role as a depth wideout and kickoff returner. |
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Raheim Sanders Raheim Sanders Activated but does not play
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 6:58 AM
Sanders was added to the active roster but did not play in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Bears in Week 15.
Analysis: Sanders was poised to pick up some opportunities for the first time since the season opener, as both Dylan Sampson (calf) and Jerome Ford (shoulder) were unavailable, but it was the newly signed Trayveon Williams who served as the top backup to Quinshon Judkins. It speaks volumes that Sanders, who has been with the team all season and is familiar with the playbook, did not get on the field. |
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Trayveon Williams Trayveon Williams Debuts for Cleveland
Mon, Dec 15, 2025, 6:49 AM
Williams had one carry for three yards and caught both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Chicago in Week 15. He also returned two kickoffs for 41 yards.
Analysis: Williams, who was signed off the Chargers' practice squad early in the week, was making his Cleveland debut. The Browns were down two backs, as both Dylan Sampson (calf) and Jerome Ford (shoulder) were unavailable. It's noteworthy that Williams was allotted 19 snaps, while Raheim Sanders, who has been with the Browns all season, was active but did not play. Once Sampson is healthy enough to play, Williams will slip back a spot on the depth chart, if not off the roster entirely. |
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Isaiah Bond Isaiah Bond Two long catches
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:26 PM
Bond recorded two receptions on four targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Bond was one of the few bright spots in Sunday's blowout loss, as he accounted for nearly half of Shedeur Sanders' yardage with long catches of 47 and 42 yards. It was his second time showing strong rapport with Sanders on deep passes, as he also had a pair of 29-yard catches in Week 12. Bond will likely remain inconsistent due to his role in the Cleveland offense -- this marks the first time that he's topped two targets in the team's last five games -- but he has shown the ability to deliver splash plays. |
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Harold Fannin Harold Fannin Targeted 14 times
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 8:07 PM
Fannin recorded seven receptions on 14 targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 31-1 loss to the Bears. He added one rush for two yards.
Analysis: Fannin accounted for nearly half of Cleveland's total targets, though his inefficient day reflected that of Shedeur Sanders. He was targeted in all depths of the field, but his deep opportunities were either intercepted or fell incomplete. While his results will likely remain inconsistent, it's clear that Fannin is Sanders' preferred target and that he will remain heavily involved in the offense. |
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Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Held in check in Week 15
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 7:35 PM
Jeudy caught two of four targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Jeudy was limited to his fewest catches since Week 12, while his 22 receiving yards were his least since Week 11. The wide receiver has now finished with fewer than 40 yards in four of the last five games and eight times overall this season. Jeudy will look to bounce back at home in Week 16 against the Bills. |
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Quinshon Judkins Quinshon Judkins Shut down by Bears
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 6:48 PM
Judkins rushed the ball 12 times for 21 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Bears. He added three receptions on four targets for minus-4 yards.
Analysis: Despite the muted number of rushing attempts, Judkins continued to lead the Browns' backfield. However, he found running room scarce, with his longest gain of the day going for only four yards. Judkins has now been held below 50 rushing yards in three of his last four games, all of which have been with Shedeur Sanders under center. |
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Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Hype slows in blowout loss
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 4:48 PM
Sanders completed 18 of 35 passes for 177 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Bears. He added two rushes for 24 yards.
Analysis: Sanders had given the Browns' offense some signs of life in his three starts, and he was coming off the best performance in Week 14. However, that momentum came to a sudden halt in Sunday's blowout loss, as he turned the ball over three times while also taking five sacks. The lone positive was that Sanders showed some rapport with Isaiah Bond on deep balls, as the duo connected for long gains of 47 and 42 yards. Sanders will draw another tough assignment in Week 15 against the Bills. |
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Malachi Corley Malachi Corley Available for Week 15
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:13 AM
Corley (concussion) is active for Sunday's clash against Chicago.
Analysis: Corley suffered a concussion last Sunday against Tennessee, but he's since been able to clear concussion protocol and is set to suit up Sunday. The second-year wideout has had an inconsistent role in Cleveland's offense, though he had logged a snap share north of 25 percent in each of the four weeks prior to getting hurt. Corley has also been working as one of the team's top kick returners. |
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Cedric Tillman Cedric Tillman Set to face Bears
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 10:48 AM
Tillman (concussion/ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Tillman didn't practice at all Wednesday or Thursday, but he managed a limited session Friday. That will be enough for him to suit up, which also signifies that he cleared the league's concussion protocol. Tillman has yet to show much rapport with Shedeur Sanders, as he has only two catches for 28 yards across the three games that Sanders has started. |
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Malachi Corley Malachi Corley Questionable for Week 15
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 1:52 PM
Corley (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Western Kentucky sustained a concussion in the Week 14 loss to the Titans, but following a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a chance to play Sunday. Corley has appeared in nine games for the Browns this season, catching five of six targets for 34 yards and rushing seven times for 79 yards while operating as one of the team's top kick returners. He must still clear concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 15, and if he's unable to do so, Trayveon Williams will likely serve as one of Cleveland's top kick returners. |
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Cedric Tillman Cedric Tillman Listed as questionable
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 12:15 PM
Tillman (concussion/ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Tillman is managing a rib injury and also will need to gain full clearance from the NFL's concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist, in order to be eligible to play Sunday. Isaiah Bond will stand to benefit from increased opportunities in the receiving game if Tillman ultimately remains sidelined Week 15. |
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