Cleveland Browns
AFC North | 11-6-0
Avg PTS
23.29
Rank: 11th
Avg Yds
355.06
Rank: 12th
Avg PYds
239.89
Rank: 17th
Avg RYds
115.17
Rank: 12th
Posted 4/18/2024 7:09 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) started running on land last week and is "progressing appropriately" as he continues his rehab from the torn medial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament he suffered early last season.
Huddle Up: Chubb's ability to work his way back from a gruesome knee injury in college and make himself into a very good NFL running back was nothing short of incredible. However, as a running back who will turn 29 years old right after Christmas this season, the odds may be stacked too high against him to return to his previous RB1 heights now. While the team has offered no timeline yet, fantasy managers should not expect Chubb to begin the season on time. Expect Jerome Ford to be the lead back and D'Onta Foreman to fill the Kareem Hunt role until Chubb is ready.
Posted 4/16/2024 7:59 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Nyheim Hines (knee) is still rehabbing his torn anterior cruciate ligament, and head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Tuesday, April 16, that he is "not sure" when Hines will be ready to practice.
Posted 4/16/2024 7:49 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) is "attacking his rehab every day," according to head coach Kevin Stefanski, who was unwilling to commit to a timetable for a return for his star running back.
Huddle Up: No news in this case would suggest that Stefanski is perhaps feeling some level of doubt that Chubb will return to his pre-injury self, but the running back also has more than four months of rehab before the team has to make any real decisions regarding his future. Chubb recently restructured his contract to include more incentives, so he will have all the motivation he needs to return as quickly as possible. Chubb will remain a wild-card in fantasy drafts until we receive some kind of timetable for his return. Until then, Jerome Ford and D'Onta Foreman will have extra fantasy value.
Posted 4/16/2024 7:37 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) told reporters he is "throwing full speed" and intends to participate at some level during organized team activities, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Watson has been a monumental disappointment for the Browns since his trade from the Houston Texans in March of 2022, but injuries have played an important role in his inability to reach the same heights he did before the trade. Cleveland appears to be going all-in on giving him the supporting cast he needs, as the team added Jerry Jeudy to a supporting cast that already had Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore and David Njoku. Watson will be considered a middling QB2 this offseason, but there is a decent possibility he manages to return to his former QB1 self if he is truly fully healthy.
Posted 4/11/2024 12:53 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb restructured his contract Thursday, April 11, to reduce his $11.775 million base salary with a chance to earn it back in incentives.
Huddle Up: Chubb is one of the most talented backs in the league, but he's coming back from another gruesome injury. He could be a bargain in fantasy drafts but will carry serious risk. If you can grab him as an RB2 and back him up with an upside rookie, you could be in business.
Posted 4/04/2024 5:36 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) told reporters on Thursday, April 4, that he is "very confident" he will be ready to play in the season opener.
Huddle Up: Watson underwent shoulder surgery in mid-November, so it would make sense why he and his doctors are confident he will be ready to play nearly 10 months later. The question will likely be how much he will participate in training camp. Watson's first two seasons with Cleveland have not gone according to plan, but he has a shot at bouncing back this year with a loaded supporting cast. Consider him a fantasy QB2 option with low-end QB1 upside.
Posted 3/28/2024 10:37 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) has been receiving positive medical reports this offseason as he rehabs his shoulder, and general manager Andrew Berry said the team does not expect any issues for Watson, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.
Huddle Up: Watson appears to be on track to participate in training camp and should be fine for the start of the 2024 regular season. He has been inconsistent since joining the Browns and probably should be considered a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues but has the chance to have more value if he plays well.
Posted 3/26/2024 5:15 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) is "doing a fantastic job with his rehab" and should be able to move from the conditioning phase of his rehab to some pre-football activity in April, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
"As we think about it, until we see him in the next couple of months, I think the next - call it three - months will be pretty telling in terms of his potential readiness for early in the season. We're going to be conservative in terms of our approach in our assessment with building the roster because (Chubb is) coming off of a major knee injury. But I do have to give him a lot of credit. He's done a really, really nice job. But I think we'll have a better sense. Don't hold me to it, but I think probably if you ask me that question around the draft, I may have maybe a little bit more of a specific answer," Berry said.
Huddle Up: Berry suggested that while the hope is Chubb (who underwent one surgery in late September and a second surgery on Nov. 14) is ready to go by Week 1, that timeline is fluid. He also noted that the additions of Nyheim Hines and D'Onta Foreman in free agency were less about Chubb and more about roster building. Given the seriousness of his injury, fantasy managers would be wise to not count on him for Week 1, nor should they expect him to be his usual self early in the season. As such, he should probably be viewed as a high-upside RB3 in early drafts until further notice.
Posted 3/20/2024 6:10 pm GMT
Free-agent RB D'Onta Foreman (Bears) has agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns, per sources on Wednesday, March 20. The terms of the contract were not immediately disclosed.
Huddle Up: Foreman is an effective back when given opportunities, but he's not very good in the passing game and it remains to be seen how much work he'll be able to get in 2024. The Browns have Nick Chubb and Jerome Ford, with Chubb coming back from a torn MCL. Foreman's value will be dependent upon Chubb's status, but even if the veteran back isn't ready to start the season, Foreman will be in a timeshare, at best, with Ford. He's someone to keep an eye on as a late-round stash in re-draft leagues.
Posted 3/19/2024 6:48 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy reportedly agreed to a three-year contract extension worth up to $58 million - including $41 million fully guaranteed at signing - with the team on Tuesday, March 19.
Huddle Up: Jeudy's contract suggests that he and Amari Cooper will begin the season as the primary receivers for Deshaun Watson and likely means Elijah Moore will be used more as a traditional slot and/or offensive weapon. With Watson as his quarterback and Cooper taking some of the defensive attention away from him, Jeudy should be primed for his best season yet if he can stay healthy. Consider him a solid fantasy WR3 in early drafts.
Posted 3/17/2024 6:42 pm GMT
Free-agent QB Tyler Huntley (Ravens) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Cleveland Browns, according to sources Sunday, March 17.
Huddle Up: Huntley is joining a crowded quarterback room that already has Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson so he's likely battling for the QB3 spot on the depth chart. His fantasy value is irrelevant.
Posted 3/12/2024 4:24 pm GMT
Impending free-agent RB Nyheim Hines (Bills) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $3.5 million with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, March 12.
Huddle Up: Assuming Nick Chubb (knee) returns, Hines will likely struggle to find touches on offense behind Jerome Ford. Hines is also coming back from a torn ACL. This appears to be more of a move based on the value he can bring as a returner, although he would be a serviceable complementary back to Ford if Chubb struggles to regain his form.
Posted 3/09/2024 5:35 pm GMT
Denver Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy is being traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick and 2024 sixth-round pick, per sources on Saturday, March 9.
Huddle Up: Jeudy's time in Denver never panned out, making this a much-needed change of scenery for the former first-round pick. However, Jeudy will be the No. 3 option in an offense that also includes WR Amari Cooper and TE David Njoku. Consider him a fringe flex option until he shows he's capable of more.
Posted 2/23/2024 3:45 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) is not in the team's plans to release in the offseason.
Huddle Up: A report came out a few days ago that he could be cut in the offseason, but one of the team's primary beat writers has shot that notion down. Chubb had a catastrophic knee injury last year, and the 28-year-old may not be his prolific self until the second half of the season. Buyer beware, but he's a low-end RB1 option if he's healthy enough to start the season.
Posted 2/19/2024 6:35 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is expected to begin throwing during the month of March, according to sources Monday, Feb. 19.
Huddle Up: Watson averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game while dealing with a shoulder injury but did have two top-10 finishes through the first three weeks. Managers will need to monitor his throwing progress, and he should be viewed as a high-end QB2 until he shows more consistency.
Posted 1/14/2024 9:39 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is making good progress in his recovery and will be the Browns starting quarterback moving forward, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
Huddle Up: It is not known if Watson will be able to participate in offseason workouts, but he should be ready for training camp. He played well at times this season but may be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in leagues next season.
Posted 1/14/2024 8:37 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns impending free-agent RB Kareem Hunt said he is willing to re-sign with the Browns this offseason but will also consider other options as well.
Huddle Up: Hunt finished the regular season with 411 rushing yards and nine touchdowns but rushed for at least 50 yards in only one of the games. He probably will not find a starting job this offseason but likely will be part of a committee with a team. He could be a late round option next season depending on his situation.
Posted 1/11/2024 11:52 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 11, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: Njoku has been a big part of the passing game since Flacco has taken over as the starter and should see a good amount of targets again this week. He can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/11/2024 11:50 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt (groin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 11, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: Hunt will see some work in the running and passing game during the Wild Card playoff game but probably is only a possible flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/11/2024 11:43 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper (heel) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 11, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Huddle Up: Cooper should be able to handle his normal workload against the Houston Texans after a full practice Thursday. He has been the main option in the passing game for the Browns and should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/11/2024 6:18 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper (heel) returned to practice Thursday, Jan. 11.
Huddle Up: This is the first time Cooper has practiced this week, and he's expected to play in the wild-card game against the Houston Texans. He's a starting option for those participating in playoff leagues.
Posted 1/10/2024 11:01 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Huddle Up: Njoku likely will be available for the Wild Card playoff game unless he suffers a setback in the next day or two. He has been a popular target for Joe Flacco and should be a No. 1 tight end in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/10/2024 10:53 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt (groin) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 10.
Huddle Up: Hunt likely will receive some touches against the Houston Texans but may only be a possible flex option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/10/2024 5:04 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper (heel) said he's good to go for the AFC Wild Card game against the Houston Texans.
Huddle Up: Cooper also said he could have played in Week 18 if he had to. He'll be a WR3 option in playoff leagues this week.
Posted 1/10/2024 1:14 am GMT
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (rest, knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
Huddle Up: Njoku has sat out the first practice of the week for much of the season, yet he only missed one game, which came in Week 18 when the team rested its starters. There's no concern about his status right now and Njoku remains a TE1.
Posted 1/07/2024 5:41 pm GMT
Cleveland Browns WR Elijah Moore (concussion) is officially active for the Week 18 game.
Huddle Up: Moore probably will be the main option in the passing game for the Browns but will be working with a backup quarterback. He can still be a possible flex option in fantasy leagues.
Posted 1/06/2024 12:24 am GMT
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (illness, knee) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 5 but is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Huddle Up: The Browns are resting several of their players, so there is a chance that Njoku does not receive a lot of snaps during the Week 18 game. He is a weekly starting option most weeks but will be a risky option this week.
Posted 1/06/2024 12:23 am GMT
Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt (groin) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Hunt's workload for Week 18 is uncertain because the team has clinched a playoff spot and may decide to rest several of their players. Hunt can be a flex option in leagues if he receives a good amount of touches.
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