Browns Not Committing To Cade York

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is not committing to Cade York as the team's starting kicker heading into the 2023 regular season in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. York had the potential game-winning 43-yard field goal blocked with 54 seconds remaining in the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs, which was the […]

Marquise Goodwin Returning To Practice

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (illness) was removed from the NFI list and will begin practicing with the team. The 32-year-old had a promising start to the offseason. However, he began to experience discomfort in his legs and shortness of breath before he was eventually diagnosed with blood clots. The 2013 third-round pick appeared […]

Browns Release Jordan Wilkins

The Browns released running back Jordan Wilkins on Sunday. The 29-year-old signed with the Browns only a few weeks ago, so his tenure in Cleveland was short-lived. Wilkins, best known for his time with the Colts, has appeared in 54 games during his career, rushing for 1,009 yards and four touchdowns off 209 carries. He […]

Denzel Ward Uncertain For Week 1

According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (head) remains in concussion protocol. The veteran suffered the injury during Saturday's preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ward has appeared in 66 games since entering the league, all with the Browns, amassing 239 total tackles and 13 interceptions. He's also a two-time […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. Lands On Injured Reserve

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (knee) landed on the injured reserve list on Sunday and will miss the 2023-24 campaign. The 30-year-old, who also missed all last season with an Achilles injury, suffered a ruptured patellar tendon during the preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Although he wasn't expected to […]

Browns Acquire Pierre Strong Jr. From Patriots

The Cleveland Browns acquired running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the New England Patriots on Sunday in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr., according to sources. The move gives Cleveland some more backfield depth behind workhorse Nick Chubb. It's bad news for Jerome Ford, who was set to a bigger role as Chubb's primary […]

David Njoku Catches TD In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught his lone target for a 10-yard touchdown in a 33-32 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in his team's final preseason game on Saturday. Njoku got the start and hauled in Deshaun Watson's lone touchdown pass in the first quarter. The veteran tight end finishes the preseason with […]

Elijah Moore Catches Two Balls In Preseason Loss

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore caught two of his three targets for eight yards in a 33-32 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in preseason action on Saturday. Moore missed some time during the preseason thanks to a rib injury but his availability to play against the Chiefs on Saturday is a good sign. […]

Denzel Ward Enters Concussion Protocol

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (head) entered the concussion protocol following Saturday's preseason finale, head coach Kevin Stefanski told the media. The 26-year-old logged one tackle in the contest before exiting. An incumbent starter and former first-round pick, Ward contributed 53 tackles, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries last year. If he isn't ready for […]

Jakeem Grant Suffers Broken Patella

Cleveland Browns returner Jakeem Grant (knee) likely suffered a broken patella during Week 3 of the preseason, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Head coach Kevin Stefanski added that he hopes Grant's patella is not torn. An MRI will be conducted Sunday to confirm the diagnosis. Nevertheless, it's an unfortunate development for the Browns […]

Amari Cooper Hauls In 53-Yard Pass In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper caught one of his three targets for 53 yards in a 33-32 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in his team's last preseason game on Saturday. Cooper, making his preseason debut, came down with his 53-yard catch late in the first quarter to help set John Kelly Jr. up […]

Deshaun Watson Throws TD In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed five of his 10 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown in a 33-32 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in his team's preseason finale on Saturday. Watson also added three rushes for one yard and lost a fumble in the contest. The veteran signal-caller got the start and […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. Injured On Saturday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (knee) exited Saturday's preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 30-year-old, who missed all last season with an Achilles injury, suffered a knee injury in this one. Even worse, he was taken off the field on a cart, which isn't a promising sign. Grant isn't expected to […]

Nick Chubb Won't Play In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb won't suit up for the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receivers Amari Cooper and Elijah Moore will play. Top backup Jerome Ford (hamstring) will also sit out with an injury, so Demetric Felton Jr., John Kelly Jr., Hassan […]

AFC Fantasy Football Draft Outlooks - Players to Target, Avoid Including Diontae Johnson, Lamar Jackson, James Cook, more

The 2023 NFL regular season is almost here. August is arguably the best time of the year for fantasy football players, as there is never more information out there than this month. However, the mountains of information can be overwhelming, especially for fantasy players with dozens of drafts to complete between now and opening night. […]

3 Overvalued Quarterbacks - Potential Fantasy Football Bust Candidates

Draft season is in full swing, which means it's time for fantasy football gamers to determine the players they are targeting as well as those they are avoiding at cost. The key here is cost, as many players will be relevant fantasy assets, but not all will return value given their current ADP. In traditional […]

Targets and Avoids: Second-Contract Running Backs for Fantasy Football Drafts

Second-contract running backs have become some of the scariest players on the roster. It’s no secret that production has historically decreased once their second deal is signed. However, is the drop-off really that scary? Devonta Freeman, Todd Gurley, and David Johnson highlight the busts of this group. Since these big names fell off, there have […]

12 Best Ball Wide Receiver Sleepers - Fantasy Football Draft Targets Include Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Jahan Dotson, more

With the start of the 2023 NFL season just weeks away now, it is time to get your best ball drafts in if you haven’t already done so. Each year, there are wide receivers in best ball drafts that are not taken very highly but end up changing the entire trajectory of teams. In 2022, […]

Round-By-Round Fantasy Football Draft Targets - Ellis’ Essential Picks and Sleepers

Fantasy football draft season is heating up as we enter the final two months of the offseason. Whether you're participating in best ball drafts or starting a redraft league, the objective is to win a championship. Over the past few months, active engagement in best ball drafts on Underdog has led to the discovery of […]

Updated Top 12 Running Back Rankings for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts

RotoBaller's updated top 12 fantasy football running back rankings for the 2023 fantasy football draft season. Join Jorden Hill as he analyzes who are the running backs that must be picked up for your fantasy football drafts! Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning […]

2023 Fantasy Football TEs to Prioritize in Standard, But Fade in PPR Leagues

In fantasy football, standard and PPR scoring continue to be the most popular league formats. Failure to understand the difference in value between players across scoring systems can prove costly, so figuring out which tight ends hold more value in standard leagues will be the focus of this article. While the beneficiaries of PPR formats […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Washington Commanders 2023 Outlook

With just a few weeks to go until the NFL's regular season begins, it's important to consider all options from all teams in upcoming fantasy drafts. Teams such as the Washington Commanders aren't flashy and don't get many fantasy managers excited, but there are a handful of players on this roster with real fantasy football […]

David Njoku Should Be Targeted Often

The Athletic's Zac Jackson advises fantasy football managers to stock up on shares of tight end David Njoku during draft season. Njoku has had a phenomenal training camp this summer, gets open on a regular basis and has seen a lot of passes come his way. The Browns are dealing with the loss of speedy […]

Kellen Mond Pulled Back From Waivers

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kellen Mond was reportedly waived by the organization on Thursday. However, the team decided to pull back on the waivers after trading quarterback Joshua Dobbs to the Arizona Cardinals. The departure of Dobbs left only Deshaun Watson and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as the options at quarterback. That being said, the Browns decided […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Likely To Win Backup Job

Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson appears to be the favorite to win the backup QB job. This comes after fellow quarterback Joshua Dobbs was traded to the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday. Before that, head coach Kevin Stefanski called Dobbs the No. 2 QB on the roster before he was traded away. Now, Thompson-Robinson has a […]

The King's Latest Rankings: Fantasy Football Draft Analysis for Jahmyr Gibbs, Joe Mixon, Michael Pittman, Garrett Wilson, more

By this point of the fantasy football preseason, it’s an ideal time to issue my latest significant player fantasy football rankings update. I have completed 17 drafts in all types of formats, real and mocks, and have been keeping up diligently on all player news and published reports while watching a lot of preseason action. […]

Cardinals Acquire Joshua Dobbs From The Browns

The Arizona Cardinals acquired quarterback Joshua Dobbs and a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft from the Cleveland Browns on Thursday in exchange for a fifth-round pick in 2024. The move comes just after the Browns named Dobbs as the backup to Deshaun Watson. With Dobbs now gone, rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson and Kellen Mond will […]

Joshua Dobbs Named No. 2 Quarterback For Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs won the position battle to be the primary backup to Deshaun Watson in 2023. The team released 2021 third-round pick Kellen Mond and named rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as its third quarterback on the depth chart. Dobbs started two games for the Tennessee Titans last season, completing 40-of-68 passing attempts for […]

Browns Waive Kellen Mond

The Cleveland Browns waived quarterback Kellen Mond on Thursday. Mond had a solid performance in the Hall of Fame game back in early August to kick off preseason action, but apparently it wasn't enough to earn him a roster spot in Cleveland as QB depth behind Deshaun Watson and Joshua Dobbs. Rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson […]

Jakeem Grant Sr. To Return Kicks On Saturday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) will return punts and kicks during the team's preseason finale against Kansas City on Saturday. The returner injured his Achilles last training camp and hasn't seen game action since. Signs have pointed to Grant opening the season as the lead return man. He is often taking the […]