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Browns GM Andrew Berry said Nick Chubb is “progressing nicely” in his recovery from his knee injury. (Source: 92.3 The Fan Cleveland)

Fantasy Impact: Chubb is working his way back from an injury he suffered in Week 2 last season. Berry did say Chubb still has a "long way to go" but he does appear to be progressing in the right direction. His status will continue to be something to monitor into training camp.

Category: Injury Updates


Brian Allen signs with Browns

Thu, May 2nd 1:56am EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Browns signed Brian Allen. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Allen was recently released by the Rams. He figures to compete to be the backup center with Cleveland this season.

Category: Transactions


The Browns exercised the fifth-year option for Greg Newsome. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Newsome recorded two interceptions and 34 tackles last season. He will remain with the Browns through the 2025 season.

Category: Transactions


The Commanders have signed QB Jeff Driskel. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Driskel has appeared in 23 games since joining the league in 2018, posting a 56.6% competition percentage with 16 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The veteran will likely be a depth option for the team heading into the 2024 season.

Category: Transactions


The Browns and James Proche have agreed to terms on a one-year deal. (Source: Zac Jackson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Proche is back with Cleveland after playing in 10 games with them last season. He should remain in a primary punt return role.

Category: Transactions


The Cleveland Browns and newly acquired WR Jerry Jeudy have come to terms on a three-year contract extension to keep the former Alabama product through the 2027 season. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jeudy will make up to $58 million on his three-year extension with $41 million fully guaranteed at signing. Considering the largely insignificant capital needed to make the trade, Jeudy inks a solid extension to keep him in Cleveland before even playing a snap. He will be paired alongside WRs Elijah Moore and Amari Cooper and TE David Njoku with QB Deshaun Watson, arguably giving him the best supporting cast he's had in a while.

Category: Transactions


The Browns have signed QB Tyler Huntley. (Source: Tom Withers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Huntley signed with the team for the veteran minimum, so it is likely that he is just insurance at QB at this point. The team also has Jameis Winston and Dorian Thompson-Robinson on the roster behind starter Deshaun Watson.

Category: Transactions


Giovanni Ricci signs with Browns

Wed, Mar 13th 11:13pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Giovanni Ricci agreed to terms on a deal with the Browns. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ricci appeared in 36 games across three seasons with the Panthers. He'll likely fill the role of Harrison Bryant for Cleveland.

Category: Transactions


Joe Flacco signs with Colts

Wed, Mar 13th 7:51pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Colts signed Joe Flacco to a one-year deal worth up to $8.7 million, including $4.5 million guaranteed. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Flacco will take over the backup role for the Colts after Gardner Minshew signed with the Raiders. He'll backup Anthony Richardson, assuming he is healthy for the start of the season.

Category: Transactions


Nick Harris signs with Seahawks

Wed, Mar 13th 2:24pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Seahawks agreed to terms with Nick Harris to a one-year, $2.51 million deal plus incentives. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The max is $3.26 million for the deal. Harris played in 40 games and made four starts with the Browns.

Category: Transactions


Former Cleveland Browns TE Harrison Bryant is expected to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders at the start of the new league year. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bryant spent the first four seasons of his career with the Browns, who selected him out of FAU in the fourth round. Bryant began his career with three consecutive seasons in the 230s in receiving yards, playing 59%, 39% and 48% of offensive snaps, respectively. He saw a career-low in snap share (33%) and yards (81) in 2023, but he can provide depth behind TE Michael Mayer and provides in the special teams phase.

Category: Transactions


The Browns have re-signed P Corey Bojorquez to a two-year deal. (Source: Tony Grossi on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bojorquez proved to be a reliable punter for the Browns last season, putting 35.63% of his punts inside the 20 yard line. The Browns secure a key player in their special teams unit for the next two seasons.

Category: Transactions


Maurice Hurst re-signe with Cleveland on a one-year deal worth up to $3.2 million (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hurst recorded 1.5 sacks across 13 games with the Browns last season. He'll continue to add depth to the defensive line with Cleveland.

Category: Transactions


Anthony Walker has agreed to terms with the Dolphins on a one-year deal. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Walker spent the past three seasons with the Browns. He should add to the linebacker room for Miami.

Category: Transactions


Za'Darius Smith and the Browns have come to an agreement on a two-year, $23.5 million deal. (Source: Dianna Russini on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith recorded 5.5 sacks last season. He'll continue to lineup alongside Myles Garrett on the defensive line for the Browns.

Category: Transactions


Browns coach Kevin Stefanski expects bigger and better things from WR Elijah Moore in his second season with team. (Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Moore saw career-highs in targets (104), receptions (59) and receiving yards (640) in his first season with the Browns last season. He still wasn't fantasy relevant in his role, but he could hold a bigger role in the Browns offense next season.


Deshaun Watson is reportedly on track with his rehab schedule and expected to begin throwing in March. (Source: Cleveland.com)

Fantasy Impact: Watson underwent surgery back in November to repair his fractured right shoulder socket. This puts him on track to be healthy when the Browns begin their offseason program on April 15.

Category: Transactions


Myles Garrett has won the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, beating out Steelers T.J. Watt and Cowboys Micah Parsons. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Garrett had a fantastic season, ending his season with 14 sacks. While it might not have been the most statistically dominant season overall, Garrett's presence on the field commanded attention from opposing offenses, opening up things for his teammates to make plays. He's a defensive cornerstone for the Browns and he'll look to build upon his season in 2024.


Kareem Hunt underwent sports hernia surgery to repair ruptured adductor. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hunt had been on the injury report for most of the season due to a groin issue. He finished the season rushing for 411 yards and nine touchdowns on 135 carries with 15 receptions while playing through the injury. Hunt is set to enter free agency this offseason.

Category: Injury Updates


The Browns D/ST allowed 31 points while picking up three sacks and forcing one turnover in a 31-14 loss to the Bengals in Week 18.

Fantasy Impact: Cleveland rested several key players on defense so it is hard to take much away from their performance against the Bengals. They will now prepare to face off against the Texans on the road in next week's playoff game.

Category: Game Recaps