Cleveland Browns
AFC North | 3-14-0
Avg PTS
15.18
Rank: 32nd
Avg Yds
322.76
Rank: 24th
Avg PYds
228.18
Rank: 19th
Avg RYds
94.59
Rank: 28th
Posted 5/06/2025 2:52 pm GMT
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns WR Diontae Johnson's one-year deal is for the veteran's minimum of $1.17 million and includes no guaranteed money.
Huddle Up: This is the epitome of a prove-it deal. He'll be 29 when the season starts, and he hasn't reached 1,000 yards since 2021. He'll likely be in the slot with chances to make plays, and he'll be a lottery ticket as a WR4 or WR5.
Posted 5/05/2025 7:31 pm GMT
Free-agent WR Diontae Johnson (Ravens) officially signed an undisclosed contract with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, May 5.
Huddle Up: Johnson will likely compete for targets with Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman this fall, assuming the same issues that made him a journeyman last year don't crop up again this season. While he will likely be used at all three receiver spots, Johnson makes the most sense as the primary slot option in three-wide sets. He could easily emerge as the alpha receiver in this offense, although it is fair to wonder if any of Cleveland's quarterbacks - outside of Joe Flacco - will be able to make him relevant in fantasy in 2025.
Posted 5/02/2025 5:36 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford reportedly agreed to a reworked contract on Friday, May 2, that will lower his base salary from $3.486 million in 2025 to a guaranteed $1.75 million, according to a source.
Huddle Up: For all intents and purposes, this news likely closes the book on Nick Chubb returning to the Browns after the team spent used two picks in the first four rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft at his position. The Chicago Bears have reportedly expressed their interest in adding Chubb, so it would not be a surprise if a deal between the two sides gets done shortly. As for Ford, he will likely start the season as the team's primary back on passing downs. How long that remains the case is another question. Ford is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.
Posted 4/28/2025 10:38 pm GMT
Free-agent WR Diontae Johnson (Ravens) agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Monday, April 28, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Johnson is coming off a disappointing 2024 season but has a chance to earn a solid role with the Browns. Fantasy players can monitor the situation because he could be a late round pick in fantasy drafts if he is involved in the Browns passing game.
Posted 4/26/2025 6:11 pm GMT
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: The Browns do not have a clear starting quarterback, so Sanders may be given the chance to compete with Kenny Pickett and Joe Flacco for the job during training camp. He would be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in fantasy leagues if he wins the job.
Posted 4/26/2025 5:26 pm GMT
Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 126th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Sampson will be joining Jerome Ford and fellow rookie running back Quinshon Judkins as the top running backs for the Browns. All three should see playing time this upcoming season, so Sampson probably may only be a late round pick in fantasy drafts.
Posted 4/26/2025 2:51 am GMT
Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 94th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Although Gabriel is unlikely to open the year as the starter, it isn't out of the question that he could see some action if Joe Flacco struggles or misses time.
Posted 4/25/2025 11:21 pm GMT
Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 36th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Judkins has a chance to share playing time with Jerome Ford this upcoming season if he performs well during training camp and could earn more playing time as the season goes on. He can be a later round pick in fantasy leagues that can be valuable during the season.
Posted 4/13/2025 6:17 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Kenny Pickett will be competing with QB Joe Flacco for the starting quarterback job during training camp but said he plans to be the starter in 2025.
Huddle Up: It is not known if Pickett or Flacco will have an advantage entering camp, so fantasy players can monitor the situation. Neither quarterbacks should be considered more than a No. 2 QB in fantasy leagues.
Posted 4/11/2025 2:10 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Joe Flacco (Colts) agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Cleveland Browns Friday, April 11. The deal is worth up to $13 million in incentives.
Huddle Up: Flacco will likely come in as the backup but could wind up competing with Kenny Pickett for the starting gig. At most, he'd be a two-QB league depth piece.
Posted 3/23/2025 9:13 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Kenny Pickett said he has been told that he will have a chance to compete for the starting quarterback job during training camp.
Huddle Up: The Browns have been linked to several veteran quarterbacks this offseason, so Pickett likely will have competition for the job. He did not have great success when he started for the Pittsburgh Steelers and would be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in leagues if he wins the job.
Posted 3/08/2025 3:41 am GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy averaged 9.9 targets per game without WR Amari Cooper last season compared to 6.0 targets per game with Cooper.
Huddle Up: Jeudy erupted once Cooper was out of the picture, delivering career-best production and becoming a borderline WR1. Cleveland's quarterback situation remains less than ideal, but Jeudy should be the focal point of the passing attack and stay in the WR2 mix.
Posted 1/26/2025 9:18 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy led the NFL with 13 dropped passes during the 2024 regular season.
Huddle Up: Jeudy was one of the better receivers in the NFL during the second half of the season after taking over as the main receiver for the Browns. He should be a big part of the passing game again next season if he stays with the Browns and will be a weekly starting option in all leagues.
Posted 1/14/2025 6:32 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Diontae Johnson was waived on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Huddle Up: Johnson is moving on from his fourth team in less than a year. He must have worn out his welcome with or asked for his release from the Texans, who need help at the position with Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell both out for the season. There is little doubt he still has something left after what he did with the Carolina Panthers earlier this season, but he could be waiting a while to find a new home after being traded twice and waived twice in 10 months.
Posted 1/10/2025 5:04 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) ruptured his Achilles again and could miss the entire 2025 season, according to sources Friday, Jan. 10.
Huddle Up: Watson was three months into rehab on the initial torn Achilles so this is likely going to keep Watson from being an option in 2025. The Browns hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft so there's a chance they could focus on the quarterback position.
Posted 1/10/2025 3:37 pm GMT
Houston Texans WR Diontae Johnson will continue to be fed in the offense, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Huddle Up: He had two catches for 12 yards on four targets in the season finale. He'll be a suspect WR3 or flex option in playoff leagues.
Posted 1/08/2025 11:01 pm GMT
Philadelphia Eagles QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Huddle Up: Pickett's role in the Wild Card playoff game will be determined by Jalen Hurts' availability. Pickett likely will be the starter if Hurts is not able to play but probably can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 1/06/2025 3:08 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn Achilles, which will delay his recovery. It's too early for a timetable, however, according to Browns general manager Andrew Berry.
Huddle Up: Watson wasn't a great fantasy option next year before this setback. Stay tuned, but he's unlikely to be more than a two-QB league option.
Posted 1/05/2025 5:32 pm GMT
Contrary to a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) is active for Week 18's game versus the New York Giants.
Huddle Up: Pickett does not appear on the team's official list of inactive players for this afternoon but that also does not necessarily mean that he will play, since Philadelphia has nothing to play for as far as playoff seeding goes. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report despite sitting out all three of the Eagles' practice sessions during the week. QB Tanner McKee is still expected to make his first career start and play in his second career game this afternoon but is not a viable fantasy lineup game because many of Philly's starters will be rested.
Posted 1/05/2025 2:27 am GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy caught six of his 13 targets for a team-high 63 yards in a 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18.
Huddle Up: Despite a revolving door at the quarterback position, Jeudy's first year in Cleveland was by far the most productive season of his career. He has become a legitimate WR3.
Posted 1/03/2025 5:50 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Jan. 3.
Huddle Up: Ford was already ruled out for the game against the Baltimore Ravens. With Pierre Strong (concussion) also hitting IR, the Browns will turn to D'Onta Foreman, who can be viewed as a volume-based RB3 play.
Posted 1/03/2025 5:48 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Jan. 3.
Huddle Up: Njoku was already ruled out for the game against the Baltimore Ravens so this comes as no surprise. With Bailey Zappe starting for Cleveland, there's little juice throughout the entire offensive roster.
Posted 1/02/2025 9:50 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) practiced in full once again on Thursday, Jan. 2, and was removed from the Week 18 injury report.
Huddle Up: Jeudy still had a productive game last week despite having Dorian Thompson-Robinson throwing him passes. This week, Bailey Zappe is starting, so we'll downgrade Jeudy to a flex play.
Posted 1/02/2025 5:47 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson should expect competition in the form of "any veteran with starter's talent" this offseason, according to a team source.
Huddle Up: The "working theory leaguewide" is that the Browns will hold on to Watson for one more year and force him to win the job this summer by competing against another veteran or draft pick. It seems likely that Kirk Cousins will be among the veterans considered if he becomes available as expected, while Sam Darnold will likely be too costly for a team that already has Watson's enormous salary on the books. Cam Ward and Shadeur Sanders are widely considered the best quarterback prospects in the draft and will also be given plenty of consideration.
Posted 1/02/2025 12:30 am GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: Jeudy caught a season-high 12 passes last week and is clearly the main target in the passing game for the Browns. He may be working with multiple quarterbacks this week but should still be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 1/02/2025 12:21 am GMT
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: Njoku was not able to play in the Week 17 game because of the injury and seems to be questionable at best for the regular season finale. He is a big part of the passing game when healthy, but fantasy players need other options ready in case he is not able to play.
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