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 5/02/2025 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 4/26/2025 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 1/10/2025 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 1/08/2025 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.
Posted 1/02/2025 12:17 am GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Huddle Up: Ford suffered the injury in the last game and may be facing an uphill battle in terms of his availability for Week 18. Fantasy players should monitor the situation because he can be at least a flex option if he is able to play.
Posted 1/01/2025 11:59 pm GMT
Philadelphia Eagles QB Kenny Pickett (ribs) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 1. The Eagles did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Pickett suffered injured ribs in each of the last two games, so fantasy players will need to see if he can play in Week 18. He played well before leaving the Week 17 game, so he could be a possible option in two-quarterback leagues if he is active.
Posted 12/31/2024 11:37 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Huddle Up: Njoku was inactive last week and isn't starting out this week on a high note. Managers will want to monitor his status over the next few days while having a pivot option ready.
Posted 12/31/2024 11:33 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Huddle Up: Ford played 19% of the snaps last week and totaled just 22 rushing yards on six carries. Managers will want to monitor his reps this week as Pierre Strong would be next in line, but he doesn't have a ton of value against the Baltimore Ravens.
Posted 12/31/2024 11:33 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Huddle Up: Jeudy has averaged a ridiculous 100 receiving yards per game over his last nine contests so even if Dorian Thompson-Robinson is under center, Jeudy is a solid play against the Baltimore Ravens.
Posted 12/31/2024 4:38 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Huddle Up: From Weeks 7-9, Tillman had 21 catches for 255 yards and three TDs. He didn't do much beyond that, but that window with Deshaun Watson and Jameis Winston at the helm flashed enough to target him as a WR5 next year. In the meantime, skip trying to find a Browns receiver in fantasy. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson has thrown for 427 yards, 0 TDs and 6 INTs this season.
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