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Jerry Jeudy Jerry Jeudy Just two catches in Week 18 win
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 4:32 PM
Jeudy caught two of six targets for 17 yards and added five yards on his only carry in Sunday's 20-18 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: While the veteran wideout's volume was poor, Jeudy's final catch of the game was huge -- he converted a third down with an 11-yard grab from Shedeur Sanders to help set up the game-winning field goal in the final minute of the fourth quarter. Jeudy had arguably the worst season of his NFL career in 2025, playing all 17 games but managing a poor 50-602-2 line on 106 targets as the Browns cycled through three different starting QBs. His prospects of a rebound in 2026 will depend on whether the organization can find a real solution under center this offseason. |
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Dylan Sampson Dylan Sampson Held in check Sunday
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 4:28 PM
Sampson carried the ball 10 times for 32 yards and caught two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 20-18 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Making his second straight start with Quinshon Judkins (ankle) done for the year, Sampson wasn't able to get much going, with his longest gain of the day going for only 11 yards. The 2025 fourth-round pick wraps up his first NFL campaign with 446 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns, both through the air, on 98 touches over 15 games. Assuming Judkins is healthy for the beginning of next season, Sampson figures to work behind him, primarily on passing downs. |
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Shedeur Sanders Shedeur Sanders Quiet in Week 18 win
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 4:24 PM
Sanders completed 11 of 22 passes for 111 yards without a touchdown or an interception in Sunday's 20-18 win over the Bengals. He also lost a fumble.
Analysis: The Browns did score two touchdowns in the win, but neither had anything to do with Sanders and the offense -- Devin Bush had a 97-yard INT return in the first quarter, and Sam Webb took a fumble 47 yards to the house in the second. Sanders, a fifth-round rookie, wraps up his first NFL season having completed just 56.6 percent (120-for-212) of his passes with a 7:10 TD:INT in eight games, and he likely hasn't done enough to convince Cleveland not to look for an upgrade at quarterback in the offseason. |
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Harold Fannin Harold Fannin Won't play in Week 18
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 12:45 PM
Fannin (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With David Njoku (knee/personal) also having been ruled out, Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates, along with potentially practice-squad member Sal Cannella, are slated to handle Cleveland's tight end duties Week 18. Fannin thus finishes his impressive rookie campaign with a team-high 72 catches (on 107 targets) for 731 yards and six TDs in 16 regular-season contests. Looking ahead, the 2025 third-rounder is a big part of the Browns' future and thus is in line to maintain fantasy utility next season, regardless of the inevitable personnel changes that are looming for the currently 4-12 team this coming offseason. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Officially ruled out for finale
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 12:37 PM
Njoku (knee/personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Njoku being ruled out for Week 18 is no surprise, given that the last time he practiced or played was Week 14. He wraps the 2025 campaign with 12 regular-season appearances, in which span he secured 33 of 48 targets for 293 yards and four touchdowns, as his production dipped due to the emergence of rookie tight end Harold Fannin (groin), who also is ruled out for Sunday's game. That leaves Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates and practice-squad player Sal Cannella in position to man the Browns' tight end corps versus Cincinnati. Njoku is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, assuming the Browns allow his contract to void Feb. 10. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Absent from practice again
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:54 AM
Njoku (knee/personal) is not participating in the portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Njoku hasn't played or practiced since Week 14, and it appears he'll also miss Cleveland's season finale against the Bengals on Sunday. The emergence of rookie Harold Fannin (groin), who also isn't practicing Friday, caused Njoku's opportunities in the receiving game to decline, and it appears he'll finish the 2025 campaign with a 33-293-4 line (on 48 targets) across 12 regular-season appearances. Njoku is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, assuming the Browns allow his contract to void Feb. 10, and the 29-year-old tight end should have little issue finding an opportunity elsewhere in the league. He compiled three straight seasons with over 500 receiving yards from 2022-24. |
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Harold Fannin Harold Fannin Missing another practice
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 11:49 AM
Fannin (groin) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With both Fannin and David Njoku (knee/personal) having missed all three of the Browns' practices this week, the TE duo is trending toward being ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals. If that ends up happening, Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates, along with potentially practice-squad member Sal Cannella, would be in line to handle Cleveland's tight end duties this weekend. |
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Dillon Gabriel Dillon Gabriel Full participant Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:30 PM
Gabriel (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Gabriel was inactive for the Browns' Week 17 win over the Steelers due to a shoulder injury. The rookie QB's ability to practice in full Thursday means he should be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bengals, when he'll serve as the Browns' backup behind Shedeur Sanders. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Remains sidelined Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:37 PM
Njoku (knee/personal) is not practicing Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Njoku continues to miss practice due to a knee injury that has kept him from suiting up since Week 14. The veteran tight end will have a final chance to resume practicing Friday, but at this stage Njoku seems unlikely to be on the field for Cleveland during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bengals. Rookie tight end Harold Fannin (groin) is also not practicing Thursday. |
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Harold Fannin Harold Fannin Still not practicing
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:37 PM
Fannin (groin) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Fannin and David Njoku (knee, personal) poised to log consecutive 'DNPs,' it looks like the Browns could be without their top two tight ends in Sunday's season finale against the Bengals. If that ends up being the case, Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates (shoulder) and practice squad member Sal Cannella would be in line to handle the team's TE duties in Week 18. |
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Dillon Gabriel Dillon Gabriel Logs limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 3:30 PM
Gabriel (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Gabriel was added to the injury report last Friday after picking up a shoulder injury late in the week, and he ended up being inactive for Sunday's over the Steelers. The rookie QB's limited practice to begin Week 18 prep suggests he's feeling better, but a full practice by the end of the week would go a long way toward ensuring he'll be cleared to play Sunday against Cincinnati. If Gabriel does suit up, he'll resume working as the Browns' No. 2 QB behind fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders. |
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Harold Fannin Harold Fannin Not slated to practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:44 AM
Fannin (groin) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Fannin exited the Browns' Week 17 win over the Steelers after appearing to aggravate a groin injury that first cropped up this past Friday. He'll now have two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, but if he and/or David Njoku -- who hasn't played since Week 14 due to a knee injury -- are out this weekend, Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates (shoulder) and practice squad member Sal Cannella could be available to handle Cleveland's Week 18 tight end duties. |
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David Njoku David Njoku Will not practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:42 AM
Njoku (knee/personal) will not practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Njoku hasn't played since Week 14 and seems unlikely to return for the regular-season finale against the Bengals. Across 12 appearances this season, Njoku has recorded just 33 catches for 293 yards and four touchdowns on 48 targets. Njoku's 24.4 yards per game are his fewest since 2020. |
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Malachi Corley Malachi Corley One touch in win
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 7:31 AM
Corley caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17.
Analysis: Corley, whose playing time has ticked up the last few weeks, played the third-most snaps at wide receiver for the Browns behind Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman. As has been the case all season however, the offense is not set up to provide value for multiple wideout, and Corley has just four catches for 25 yards over the last three games. He's made a bigger impression as a kickoff returner, but that role went away Sunday, as the Browns tapped Trayveon Williams for those duties. |
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Isaiah Bond Isaiah Bond One grab in win
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 7:18 AM
Bond secured his lone target for 16 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over Pittsburgh in Week 17.
Analysis: The reception was just Bond's sixth (16 targets) over the last nine games. His production has varied from week to week, and he's been hampered by inconsistency at quarterback, leading to just 17 catches on 42 targets (40.4 percent catch rate). Despite the erratic production, Bond's flashed enough (19.1 YPR) to be considered a future piece of the puzzle in the Cleveland offense. |
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Cedric Tillman Cedric Tillman Sets up lone TD in win
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 7:07 AM
Tillman caught his lone target for 42 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17.
Analysis: Tillman made an impact on Cleveland's lone touchdown drive. He dug the Browns out from deep in their own territory with his only reception of the day and set up Harold Fannin (groin) for a 28-yard score. Fannin has been Shedeur Sanders' leading target the last few weeks, so the groin injury that forced him to leave Sunday's contest could have big implications for the Cleveland passing game in the regular-season finale next Sunday against the Bengals. If Fannin's held out, then wide receivers like Tillman and Jerry Jeudy could see more targets. |
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Blake Whiteheart Blake Whiteheart Leads TEs in snaps
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 6:56 AM
Whiteheart was unable to secure his lone target over 32 snaps in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17.
Analysis: It was just the fifth target in 16 games for Whiteheart, who has served mostly as a blocker this season. He led Browns tight ends in snaps after starter Harold Fannin (groin) was removed late in the first quarter. Whiteheart is not expected to gain a larger share of targets if the Browns decide to sit Fannin for the regular-season finale next Sunday against the Bengals. With Fannin sidelined for most of Week 17's contest, Sal Cannella led Cleveland's tight ends with four targets. |
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Trayveon Williams Trayveon Williams Two offensive touches in win
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 6:00 AM
Williams had two carries for 10 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17. He also returned one kickoff for 25 yards.
Analysis: Dylan Sampson's return from an ankle injury left Williams has the third back behind Sampson and Raheim Sanders. Williams was added to Cleveland's 53-man roster a few weeks ago, while the Browns coped with injuries, and he has carved out a minor role in the backfield. The most significant of those injuries was to Quinshon Judkins (ankle/leg) last week, but with everyone else healthy, Williams isn't likely to see a much bigger workload in Week 18 against the Bengals. |
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Dylan Sampson Dylan Sampson Works as lead back
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:31 PM
Sampson rushed the ball 11 times for 27 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers. He added three receptions on three targets for zero yards.
Analysis: Sampson was able to return from a two-game absence, and he immediately led Cleveland's backfield with 14 touches. That translated to limited production, as he was inefficient as both a rusher and receiver. However, Sampson will likely retain a significant role for a more favorable Week 18 matchup against the Bengals. |
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Raheim Sanders Raheim Sanders Held to 31 yards
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 10:27 PM
Sanders rushed the ball eight times for 21 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers. He added one reception on two targets for 10 yards.
Analysis: Sanders worked closely behind Dylan Sampson in the Cleveland backfield, logging nine catches to Sampson's 14. Sanders was unable to get much going on the ground, with his longest rush going for only six yards. He should maintain a split in the Browns' backfield heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Bengals, though his fantasy appeal remains minimal. |
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