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Browns | David Njoku could be on trade block Wed Oct 29, 03:10 PM
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku might be a potential trade option heading into the NFL trade deadline, especially with the emergence of rookie TE Harold Fannin Jr. Njoku played in Week 8 against the New England Patriots, after missing the previous game with a knee ailment. He played just 32 offensive snaps, to 40 for Fannin.
| Footballguys view: There are plenty of teams who would be interested in Njoku. The trade deadline is next Thursday, and contenders could look to Njoku as a key piece for a postseason run. He's set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2026, so Njoku might just be a rental for 2025 ...but a very valuable one. |
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Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup after the team's Week 9 bye, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: Tillman has been sidelined since Week 4 with a hamstring injury. After the loss against the Lions, it was announced that He would miss at least four weeks when he was placed on IR. As SI.com noted, so far this year, Tillman has been targeted 20 times, in which he has hauled in 11 receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns. Tillman's most productive week came in Week 1, where he caught five passes for 52 yards and a touchdown. While this offense is far from high-end, getting another play-making asset back in the mix can't hurt. |
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) is considered week-to-week because of the ankle injury he suffered during the Week 8 game. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said he does not think Schwesinger will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyCleveland Browns QB Bailey Zappe reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Oct. 27, after being on the active roster for the Week 8 game.
Link to storyFormer Houston Texans TE Brenden Bates was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns Monday, Oct. 27.
Link to storyFree-agent TE Caden Prieskorn (Buccaneers) was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad Monday, Oct. 27. The team also released RB Ahmani Marshall from the practice squad.
Link to storyCleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (shoulder) has been diagnosed with an AC joint sprain in his shoulder and is considered day-to-day.
| Footballguys view: Judkins has run 118 times for 486 yards and five touchdowns in seven games this season. The Browns have a Week 9 bye, so the downtime could allow him to return without missing any more game action. If Judkins isn't ready to retake the field in Week 10, however, Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson will lead the Browns' backfield. |
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain Monday, Oct. 27. He leads the Browns with 64 tackles.
| Footballguys view: Schwesinger, a second-round pick out of UCLA, leads Cleveland with 64 total tackles. He's also registered four tackles for loss, three QB hits, a sack, and an interception. He recorded that first interception of his career on Sunday before having to depart the game. As noted by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Schwesinger's sprain is not believed to be major. He's set to be reevaluated after Cleveland's Week 9 bye to determine a timeline for return. The Browns will face the Jets on the road after their break. |
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was ruled out of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots because of a shoulder injury. There was no update on the severity of the injury after the game, a 32-13 Cleveland loss, although coach Kevin Stefanski said he was "hopeful" Judkins would be OK.
| Footballguys view: Dylan Sampson was the primary replacement for Judkins after he left the game. The Browns have a Week 9 bye, so we might not get clarity on the severity of Judkins' injury until the lead-up to Week 10. Sampson isn't a priority pickup in short bench leagues unless we hear Judkins will be going on injured reserve. |
Cleveland Browns DE Alex Wright registered four solo tackles with a sack, three tackles for loss and a quarterback hit in Week 8 against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Garrett is authoring the kind of career that puts a player on the Mount Rushmore at his position. He's the rare player who truly is a "generational talent" and "one of one". It's just too bad that we have barely gotten to see him get to showcase his talents on the biggest stages in the NFL postseason. |
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett finished with six solo tackles, including a franchise-best and career-high five sacks and five quarterback hits in Week 8 against the New England Patriots. He also passed Hall of Famer Reggie White (108.5) with the most sacks in NFL history before turning 30 yards old.
| Footballguys view: Garrett is authoring the kind of career that puts a player on the Mount Rushmore at his position. He's the rare player who truly is a "generational talent" and "one of one". It's just too bad that we have barely gotten to see him get to showcase his talents on the biggest stages in the NFL postseason. |
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Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond went without a catch despite four targets in Week 8 against the New England Patriots.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR Malachi Corley did not have a catch or target in Week 8 against the New England Patriots, but he had a 31-yard run to lead the team in rushing for the day.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy went without a reception on just two targets in Week 8 against the New England Patriots.
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Cleveland Browns WR Jamari Thrash posted two receptions for 31 yards on three targets in Week 8 against the New England Patriots.
Link to storyCleveland Browns TE David Njoku ended up with four receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown on five targets in Week 8 against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Njoku only missed one game with his knee ailment and immediately put up a good fantasy result thanks to a garbage time touchdown. Joe Flacco starting for the Browns again raised expectations for Njoku this year after the two were productive together for the team in 2023. Instead, Njoku has only come alive after Dillon Gabriel took over, although his ceiling is still very modest. He's not an essential hold through his bye. |
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Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. corralled six receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in Week 8 against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: Fannin has been a hit for a Browns rookie class that appears to be chock full of current and future producers. He goes into the bye as a borderline TE1 in PPR leagues who was on the waiver wire in many leagues to begin the season. |
Cleveland Browns RB Dylan Sampson rushed three times for no yards in Week 8 against the New England Patriots, while adding five receptions for 29 yards on six targets.
Link to storyCleveland Browns QB Dillon Gabriel completed 21-of-35 passes for 156 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 8 against the New England Patriots, while running once for 13 yards.
| Footballguys view: The Browns offense is stuck in the basement with Gabriel. He can at least target his talented tight ends David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr., who caught his touchdown passes, but the wide receivers are useless with Gabriel at quarterback. Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski already said Gabriel will start after the team's bye next week. Fifth round pick Shedeur Sanders was inactive for this game because of a back injury. |
Cleveland Browns LB Carson Schwesinger (ankle) is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots, a source said Sunday, Oct. 26. He is expected to have an MRI, and he was in the locker room in a walking boot. The typical recovery time for this type of injury is at least four weeks.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots after leaving in the third quarter due to a shoulder ailment.
| Footballguys view: Dylan Sampson was the primary replacement for Judkins after he left the game. The Browns are going into their bye, so we might not get clarity on the severity of Judkins injury until the lead up to Week 10. Sampson isn't a priority pickup in short bench leagues unless we hear Judkins will be going on injured reserve. |
Cleveland Browns CB Tyson Campbell (concussion) left the Week 8 game in the second half against the New England Patriots to be evaluated for concussion.
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Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (shoulder) left the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots in the second half due to a shoulder injury. He is considered questionable to return. He has nine carries for 19 yards, with three receptions and minus-2 yards, before departing.
Link to storyCleveland Browns QB Bailey Zappe will serve as the backup to QB Dillon Gabriel for Week 8's game against the New England Patriots, as a result of QB Shedeur Sanders (illness) being declared inactive.
Link to storyThe Cleveland Browns have declared DE Adin Huntington, QB Shedeur Sanders, CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse, OG Zak Zinter, OT Cornelius Lucas, RB Raheim Sanders and CB Damontae Kazee inactive for Week 8.
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Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) is active for Week 8's game against the New England Patriots.
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Cleveland Browns QB Bailey Zappe will be promoted from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Oct. 25, for Week 8's game versus the New England Patriots, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Zappe may be the primary backup to Dillon Gabriel this week. Shedeur Sanders has a back injury and is questionable for the game against the Patriots. |
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders (back) was added to the injury report Saturday, Oct. 25, due to tightness in his back. He is considered questionable for Week 8's game versus the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: The Browns called up Bailey Zappe off the practice squad on Saturday. With Sanders banged up, Zappe could serve as the primary backup to Dillon Gabriel. |
Cleveland Browns DT Adin Huntington (concussion) and WR David Njoku (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 24, and are listed as questionable for Week 8. S Rayshawn Jenkins (back, wrist) and WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. OG Joel Bitonio (non-injury), CB Tyson Campbell (quadriceps), DT Maliek Collins (non-injury), OT Jack Conklin (non-injury), S Grant Delpit (toe), DT Mason Graham (knee), DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee), DT Shelby Harris (knee), C Ethan Pocic (illness), CB Denzel Ward (hip) and TE Blake Whiteheart (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 24, but is not on the injury report for Week 8.
| Footballguys view: Jeudy has averaged 7.3 targets per game in Dillon Gabriel's three starts. However, he's caught just 3.0 of them per game. The volume might look appealing, but he and the rookie quarterback have not been able to get on the same page. We're ranking Jeudy as a low-end WR4 this week. |
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Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 24, and is listed as questionable for Week 8.
| Footballguys view: Njoku practiced every day this week, providing some hope that he'll be available on Sunday against the Patriots. If active, he'll be in the streaming discussion as a high-end TE2, but his knee adds obvious downside to his outlook. |
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Cleveland Browns DT Adin Huntington (concussion), S Rayshawn Jenkins (wrist, back) and C Ethan Pocic (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 23. CB Tyson Campbell (quadriceps), OT Jack Conklin (non-injury), WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) and TE David Njoku (knee) were limited during practice. OG Joel Bitonio (non-injury), DT Maliek Collins (non-injury), S Grant Delpit (toe), DT Mason Graham (knee), DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee), DT Shelby Harris (knee), CB Denzel Ward (hip) and TE Blake Whiteheart (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 23.
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Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 23.
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Cleveland Browns DT Adin Huntington (concussion) and WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 22. OG Joel Bitonio (non-injury), CB Tyson Campbell (quadriceps), DT Maliek Collins (non-injury), DT Mason Graham (knee), DT Shelby Harris (knee), S Rayshawn Jenkins (wrist), TE David Njoku (knee), CB Denzel Ward (hip) and TE Blake Whiteheart (shoulder) were limited during practice. S Grant Delpit (toe) and DT Michael Hall Jr. (knee) fully participated in practice.
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Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) is day-to-day, and head coach Kevin Stefanski said he's hopeful Njoku plays in Week 8.
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Cleveland Browns OT Jack Conklin (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Link to storyCleveland Browns DT Adin Huntington (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol after the leaving the Week 7 game against the Miami Dolphins, head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday, Oct. 20.
Link to storyCleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) is considered day-to-day because of his knee injury, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: Njoku did not practice last week ahead of the Browns' 31-6 home win over the Dolphins. With Dillon Gabriel starting the last three games after Joe Flacco began the season as the Browns' starting quarterback, Cleveland ranks 30th in passing offense (178.3) and is tied for 30th in passing TDs (five). But the tight ends have remained productive. Njoku's 223 receiving yards this season rank third on the Browns' roster, but trail behind rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (290), who had a team-high four catches for 36 yards on Sunday. The Browns play at New England on Sunday. |
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Cleveland Browns WR Gage Larvadain did not have any offensive statistics in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins with just one target. He had two punt returns for seven yards.
Link to storyCleveland Browns TE Blake Whiteheart had a 4-yard reception on his lone target in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins. He also fumbled, but was able to recover his own ball.
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Cleveland Browns RB Dylan Thompson rushed three times for eight yards in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, while adding a 9-yard reception on his lone target.
Link to storyCleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford ran once for no gain in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, while adding two receptions for 10 yards on two targets.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR Malachi Corley converted his two targets to a pair of catches for 17 yards in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy ended up with two receptions for 17 yards on four targets in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins.
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Cleveland Browns WR Jamari Thrash posted a lone 23-yard reception on two targets in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins.
Link to storyCleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. posted four receptions for a team-best 36 yards in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, while he was targeted five times.
Link to storyCleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins rushed 25 times for 84 yards and three touchdowns in Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, while he was not targeted in the passing game.
| Footballguys view: One of Judkins' scores came from 46 yards, so the Dolphins actually did a great job containing him the rest of day. The Browns defense will offer the chance for him to have big fantasy showings like this against lesser offenses, but that's probably not the case against the Patriots next week. Consider Judkins a boom/bust RB2 for the matchup. |

































