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The Browns placed RB Dylan Sampson on IR. We don't have any details on his knee injury or a timeline for return, but Sampson is now out for at least the next 4 games. He can be dropped from most redraft rosters.

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins managed just 33 yards on 12 carries in Sunday's lopsided loss to the Jaguars. He added 2 catches for 17 yards on 2 targets but ceded some passing-game work to Raheim Sanders. RB Dylan Sampson left in the first quarter with a knee injury that reportedly had him on crutches after the game.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson suffered a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars. He headed back to the locker room and is questionable to return. We'll update Sampson's status when we know more. His absence leaves Cleveland's backfield to Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders.

Update: Sampson has been ruled out.

Per The Athletic’s Zac Jackson, Browns RB Dylan Sampson was “heavily involved in the pass game in the just-completed week of camp.” Jackson still calls Quinshon Judkins the “clear lead back,” as expected, but adds that Sampson “seems set for a pass-game role.”

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (leg) appears to be operating at close to 100% at OTAs this week, according to multiple members of Cleveland's media. Judkins is five months removed from suffering a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle. He's clearly on track to be ready for Week 1, and it's looking like that injury won't be a concern for his 2026 fantasy value.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson (hand) is active for today’s game vs. the Steelers. The rookie was limited in practice all week after missing Cleveland’s last two games. That adds risk to his fantasy profile, but Sampson is the best bet for touches in this Quinshon Judkins-less backfield. He tallied 12 carries and eight targets with Judkins out back in Week 1.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Steelers. He was limited in practice all week. The rookie has been sidelined since Week 14. If he’s able to return for this one, he’d be the best bet for touches in Cleveland’s Quinshon Judkins-less backfield and land in RB3 territory in the Week 17 rankings. We’ll look for further updates on Sampson’s status and get the Browns’ inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday. If he’s out, Raheim Sanders will likely operate as the lead early-down back, with Trayveon Williams handling passing downs.

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins suffered a dislocated ankle and a fractured fibula in Sunday’s loss to Buffalo, per HC Kevin Stefanski. Meanwhile, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said after the game that the team is also evaluating the rookie for a knee injury. We'll keep an eye on his recovery timeline, but Judkins is sure to miss at least a chunk of the offseason program. In his place, Cleveland may ride Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams. On Sunday, Sanders held the edge in carries (11-3) with Williams leading the backfield in targets (4-1). Note: Jerome Ford is on injured reserve, while rookie Dylan Sampson missed today's game with a hand injury.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson (hand) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Bills. His absence last week helped RB Quinshon Judkins set a season high in route rate (55%) and draw four targets. He’s a slightly safer Weekk 16 fantasy play with Sampson out again.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson (calf, hand) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Bears. RB Jerome Ford is on IR, leaving Quinshon Judkins and Trayveon Williams as the only healthy RBs on the active roster. Judkins should pick up some extra passing-down work vs. the Bears this weekend, boosting his fantasy floor and ceiling.

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins managed just 26 yards on 14 carries in a favorable matchup with Tennessee on Sunday. He boosted the numbers a bit by taking his only catch -- among three targets -- for 58 yards.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson (calf) is active for today’s game vs. the Titans. He'll continue to play a change-of-pace, pass-catching role behind RB Quinshon Judkins and is not a viable fantasy start.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson (calf) is questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Titans. He returned to a limited practice on Friday after sitting out the previous two days. Sampson shouldn’t be in your Week 14 fantasy plans, but his absence could open up a little more passing-down work for RB Quinshon Judkins.

Browns RB Dylan Sampson was knocked out of Sunday's game vs. the 49ers with a calf injury. We'll update the rookie's status when we know more. His absence leaves Jerome Ford as Cleveland's No. 2 RB.

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins went 16-47-2 against the Raiders, averaging just 2.9 yards per carry. The Raiders defense shut down the run for most of he game, but Judkins was able to score on 8- and 2-yard runs early in the game. After those TDs, he did not have much of an impact in the game. He did make multiple trips to the injury tent in the fourth quarter.

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins is “day to day” with the shoulder injury that knocked him out of yesterday's loss to the Patriots, HC Kevin Stefanski said Monday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport hears that Judkins has an AC joint sprain. Cleveland gets a Week 9 bye, and it sounds like Judkins has a good chance to be back for Week 10. That makes RB Dylan Sampson just a deep-league stash on waiver wires this week.