The Browns on Monday fired HC Kevin Stefanski after six seasons. Cleveland went 44-56 in the regular season across those years, making the playoffs twice and winning a playoff game in Stefanski's debut campaign. The past two seasons, however, have seen the Browns go 3-14 and 4-12. An official statement from team ownership specifically blamed those records for the firing. GM Andrew Berry, however, remains in his role. Berry assumed GM duties in the same offseason in which Stefanski arrived.

Browns TE Harold Fannin (groin) did not practice on Wednesday. He's unlikely to play vs. the Bengals this weekend after hurting his groin in last Friday's practice and then aggravating the issue in the win over the Steelers. TE David Njoku (knee) also remained sidelined on Wednesday. Cleveland will likely be rolling with TEs Sal Cannella, Blake Whiteheart, and Brenden Bates this weekend.

Browns TE Harold Fannin re-injured his groin in the first quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Steelers. He at least did it at the end of a 28-yard TD catch. Fannin is officially questionable to return.

Update: Fannin will not return.

Browns TE Harold Fannin (groin) is active for today’s game vs. the Steelers. He hurt his groin in Friday’s practice, but there never seemed to be much doubt about his availability for this one. ESPN’s Adam Schefter said this morning that Fannin is expected to be “a full go” today. He’s safe to keep in Week 17 fantasy lineups.

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 TE Harold Fannin (groin) is expected to play vs. the Steelers tomorrow, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The rookie hurt his groin in Friday's practice but evidently felt good enough on Saturday to get the green light. We'll look for any further updates on Fannin's outlook for this one, but he can stay penciled into Week 17 fantasy lineups for now.

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 TE Harold Fannin is questionable for this weekend's game vs. the Steelers after injuring his groin in Friday's practice. "The team wants to see how he feels this weekend before deciding whether he can play Sunday," ESPN's Adam Schefter says. We'll keep you updated on Fannin's status and get Cleveland's inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday. TE David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out for the third straight game.

Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. caught 4 of 6 targets for 34 yards and one score in Sunday's loss to the Bills. The rookie added a goal line rushing TD.

Browns RB Quinshon Judkins is expected to be sidelined for 4-5 months with the dislocated ankle and fractured fibula he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Bills, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. That timeline would put Judkins back on the field in April or May. He'll miss part of the offseason program, but it sounds like he'll be ready for the start of training camp. The injury ultimately shouldn't have much of an impact on his 2026 outlook. Although the efficiency wasn't great this year (3.6 yards per carry), Judkins flashed more than enough -- coupled with his second-round draft capital -- to be a heavy favorite to open next season as Cleveland's lead back.

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 Quinshon Judkins was carted off the field with a right leg injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Bills. He was in obvious pain after falling awkwardly at the end of a catch, and the broadcast opted against showing a replay. We'll update Judkins' status when we know more, but this clearly looks like a serious 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.

Last week, Shedeur Sanders had his signature breakout performance, accounting for 393 total yards and 4 TDs against the Titans and being named the Browns' starter for the remainder of the season. But Sanders plummeted back to Earth against Chicago's opportunistic defense in Week 15. Sanders completed 18 of 35 attempts for 177 yards, 0 TDs, and 3 INTs in Cleveland's 31-3 loss.

Browns WR Cedric Tillman (concussion, rib) is active for today’s game vs. the Bears. He hasn’t topped 52 yards in a game all year and shouldn’t be in Week 15 fantasy lineups.

Browns WR Cedric Tillman (concussion, rib) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Bears. He only got in a limited practice on Friday, so we’re not expecting him to play. Tillman shouldn’t have been in your Week 15 fantasy plans regardless.

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 HC Kevin Stefanski says QB Shedeur Sanders will start for the rest of the season.

Browns WR Cedric Tillman sustained a concussion in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Titans. It's his third documented concussion, with all three coming since January 2024. Tillman is unlikely to be cleared in time for next weekend's game vs. the Bears, but we'll monitor his progress through the protocol.

Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. racked up 8 catches for 114 yards and a TD on 11 targets in Sunday's loss to the Titans. He nearly doubled his nearest teammate in targets while accounting for large market shares on a high-volumme passing day for Cleveland:

• 28.9% of targeted passes
• 34.8% of receptions
• 31.3% of receiving yards
• 33.3% of receiving TDs

Cleveland atttempted 42 passes for the game, well above the 33.8 per game it averaged for the season entering Sunday.