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Shedeur Sanders • QB • Browns

Shedeur Sanders Falling Behind in Quarterback Competition?

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was eventually named a Pro Bowler after a rookie season in which he won three of seven starts, completed fewer than 57% of his passes, and threw three more interceptions than touchdowns. While it is an accolade he'll hold for the rest of his career, it carries no weight in his ongoing competition with 2017 first-round pick Deshaun Watson. While acknowledging that Sanders has had his moments in the spring, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler shared on Friday his belief that Watson has a "leg up" in the competition for the Browns' starting duties in 2026. Cleveland spent five of its first six picks in the 2026 NFL Draft on either offensive line or wide receiver, so whoever wins the job should find the situation more tenable than the one that churned through three different starters in 2025. While no official determination is likely until training camp, early reports haven't favored Sanders, and he's fallen to RotoBaller's dynasty QB34.

Yesterday

Harold Fannin Jr. • TE • Browns

Does Harold Fannin Jr. Have Top-Three Upside in Dynasty Leagues?

Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. finished his rookie season in 2025 as the overall TE6 in fantasy football, and he's only trending up. Fannin is expected to have the tight end role in Cleveland all to himself next year after David Njoku departed in free agency. If Fannin was able to finish as the TE6 with 72 catches, 731 yards, and six touchdowns while Njoku was in the mix, he could legitimately push for 100 catches and 1,000 yards in the post-Njoku era. Fannin's dynasty stock also gets a boost from his age. He's only 21 years old, which means he could be a top fantasy tight end option for many years to come. For now, he ranks as the TE5 in RotoBaller's dynasty fantasy football rankings, but he could jump into the top three if he finishes as the TE6 or higher once again in 2026. With that trajectory, he's an intriguing trade target in dynasty leagues, but it's probably too late for managers to acquire him at any sort of discount.

Yesterday

Taylen Green • QB • Browns

Does Taylen Green's Speed Get Him on the Dynasty Radar?

Cleveland Browns quarterback Taylen Green finds himself in a very crowded position group, and he only has modest draft capital after being selected in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. However, his speed could help him carve out a role in Cleveland, despite the Browns already having Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel. All of those existing quarterbacks have major question marks, and while Green won't be able to start over any of the three, his speed could get him occasional playing time in an offense led by head coach Todd Monken. Monken most recently was the offensive coordinator in Baltimore, where he worked with a similarly fast quarterback in Lamar Jackson. If Green, who ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash, can prove that his speed holds value in Monken's system, he could earn a roster spot and compete for a backup role long-term. In turn, that would allow him to carve out some dynasty value as a potential handcuff behind whichever the Browns choose to roll with -- presumably Watson short-term and Sanders long-term. Green currently projects as a fourth-round pick in rookie drafts in single-quarterback dynasty leagues.

7 days ago

Cedric Tillman • WR • Browns

Cedric Tillman Falling Out of Favor in Cleveland

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman was once viewed as a potential dynasty sleeper, but his long-term upside has deteriorated after the Browns made a variety of roster moves under new head coach Todd Monken. Most notably, the Browns drafted KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston to play alongside Jerry Jeudy, dropping Tillman to fourth (or lower) on the wide receiver depth chart. Given that no Browns receiver finished higher than WR52 last year, it's hard to envision a path to short-term or long-term fantasy relevance for Tillman if he is indeed the No. 4 receiver. It's a bit too early to drop Tillman, though, especially as there continues to be buzz about a potential trade. If Tillman is traded and gets a fresh new start somewhere else, his quarterback situation could improve and his dynasty value could rise. He ranks as the dynasty WR101 and is worth holding in most leagues.

May 22

Deshaun Watson • QB • Browns

Deshaun Watson the First QB Up During OTA Drills on Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) was the first QB up in both team and individual drills on Wednesday during the team's second OTA practice, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Shedeur Sanders was second in individual drills, followed by Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green. In team drills, Gabriel was second behind Watson with the first-team offense, while Sanders mostly worked with the second team. The 30-year-old Watson looks to be fully recovered from a twice-torn Achilles tendon that kept him out for all of the 2025 campaign. He will be competing primarily with Sanders for the starting gig under center in 2026, although offseason reports have suggested that Watson is in the unofficial lead, primarily because he's made 72 starts in the NFL and is a three-time Pro Bowler. A report surfaced earlier this week that Watson and new head coach Todd Monken have hit it off, which insinuates that the Browns are leaning toward naming Watson as their starter eventually. Although Watson looked like a future star with the Houston Texans earlier in his career, he's been a massive bust in Cleveland and won't be much more than a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues if he wins the starting QB job over Sanders.

May 20

Quinshon Judkins • RB • Browns

Quinshon Judkins Taking Part in 11-on-11 Drills

Cleveland Browns second-year running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) was seen working in 11-on-11 drills during the team's offseason workout on Wednesday, according to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. Judkins only played in 14 games for Cleveland in his first year in the league after being selected with the 36th overall pick in the second round last year out of Ohio State due to a broken leg and dislocated ankle. The 22-year-old is looking good during organized team activities, though, sprinting and making cuts during drills. Barring a setback, Judkins appears to be on track to be a full-go for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season this fall. He averaged only 3.6 yards per carry in his first NFL season, but Judkins showed plenty of upside with 230 carries for 827 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, adding 26 catches for 171 yards as a pass-catcher on 36 targets. As long as he's healthy, Judkins should be close to a three-down workhorse for the Browns. Target him as an RB2 in fantasy drafts with upside for more. At RotoBaller, Judkins is ranked as the No. 24 fantasy RB for his sophomore campaign.

May 20

Deshaun Watson • QB • Browns

Deshaun Watson Hitting it Off With Todd Monken?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler was told that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) has "hit it off" with new head coach Todd Monken, "who's got an offensive concept, some elements that Watson has run in the past and been his best at." Although second-year QB Shedeur Sanders is the better long-term option for the Browns under center, offseason reports favoring Watson continue to emerge. The Browns aren't tipping their hand at all as to whether Watson or Sanders has the lead in the offseason QB competition, but as long as he's recovered from a twice-torn Achilles tendon that kept him on the sidelines for all of 2025, the 30-year-old Watson appears to have the current edge over Sanders. Since signing a five-year, $230 million deal with the Browns in March of 2022, Watson has only started 19 games and completed 61.2% of his passes for 3,365 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. However, he has the momentum with a new coaching staff and has reportedly recovered nicely from his Achilles injury suffered in 2024. In RotoBaller's 2026 QB rankings, Watson sits at No. 32, with Sanders at No. 34, so neither signal-caller will be much of an option for fantasy managers in traditional single-QB leagues in 2026.

May 19

Isaiah Bond • WR • Browns

Isaiah Bond's Dynasty Outlook Clouded by Uncertain Role in Cleveland

Across 16 games as a rookie in 2025, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Isaiah Bond recorded 18 receptions for 338 yards on 44 targets. While Bond flashed high-end upside as a downfield target, he largely struggled to carve out a consistent role in his team's passing game despite the Browns' obvious need for wide receiver talent throughout the 2025 season. Heading into 2026, Bond could see fewer opportunities for production after Cleveland selected wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston with top-40 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Browns quarterback situation also remains highly unsettled heading into the year, making it highly unlikely that the Cleveland passing game will be able to support more than a couple of fantasy-relevant wideouts. Bond remains a somewhat intriguing stash candidate in deeper dynasty leagues, but his stock is trending in the wrong direction entering 2026.

May 17

KC Concepcion • WR • Browns

Can KC Concepcion Immediately Assume the WR1 Role in Cleveland?

After recording 919 receiving yards and nine touchdowns as a junior at Texas A&M in 2025, wide receiver KC Concepcion was selected 24th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Concepcion lands in a questionable offensive environment in Cleveland, as the Browns quarterback room currently boasts a trio of underwhelming options in Deshaun Watson (Achilles), Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel. However, the Browns also have uncertainty among their pass-catchers outside of tight end Harold Fannin Jr. Alongside veteran Jerry Jeudy and 2026 second-rounder Denzel Boston, Concepcion has a chance to emerge as Cleveland's WR1 immediately. While he may go through some growing pains early in his NFL career, Concepcion's dynasty value is on the rise thanks to his obvious playing time opportunity in Cleveland.

May 16

Dylan Sampson • RB • Browns

Dylan Sampson's Role in Cleveland Looks Secure Heading into 2026

A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson collected 446 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 98 touches across 15 games as a rookie. The 21-year-old carved out a consistent role as a receiver out of the backfield, hauling in 33 receptions for 271 yards and two scores on 40 targets. Heading into 2026, Quinshon Judkins profiles as the clear lead back in Cleveland. However, the Browns did not make any notable additions to the backfield and let veteran back Jerome Ford walk in free agency. As a result, Sampson currently projects as the team's RB2 and should see the majority of the third and obvious passing-down snaps. He also carries value as a handcuff option behind Judkins, who is recovering from a dislocated ankle that ended his 2025 campaign. In dynasty formats, Sampson could be a worthy low-cost target for fantasy managers ahead of 2026.

May 15

Jerry Jeudy • WR • Browns

Jerry Jeudy Becoming an Undervalued Dynasty Depth Piece

With the Cleveland Browns selecting two wideouts within the first 39 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft, incumbent wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been viewed as one of fantasy's biggest offseason losers, falling all the way to WR85 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. While no real argument can be made that his situation has improved, Jeudy is only one year removed from a WR15 finish, and he did lead the team with 105 targets in 2025, though his league-worst 47.6% reception rate resulted in only 50 catches. With a healthy Deshaun Watson back in the mix and Shedeur Sanders having another year of development under his belt after starting the final seven games of 2025, the quarterback play in Cleveland could be at least marginally better, resulting in a higher quality of target. Even if the improved receiver room limits him to fewer than 100 opportunities, with him priced at his absolute floor, the 27-year-old Jeudy should still see enough of a role to make him a worthwhile throw-in as part of a larger deal or a late-round swing in dynasty startups.

May 15

Denzel Boston • WR • Browns

Denzel Boston a Smart Bet to Meet or Exceed Value in Dynasty Rookie Drafts

The Browns selected wide receiver Denzel Boston with the seventh pick of the second round in the 2026 NFL Draft, and having already spent a first-rounder on receiver KC Concepcion, he instantly became part of an exciting young core of skill players in Cleveland. The Browns used second and third-round picks on running back Quinshon Judkins and tight end Harold Fannin Jr. in 2025, with both players showing star potential as rookies. While Boston could struggle to find immediate fantasy success, he has a clear path to becoming a meaningful piece of a rapidly ascending offense, especially if the team can figure out the quarterback position. After starting three different signal callers in 2025, the starting job in year one under new head coach Todd Monken is expected to go to either Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. If either can provide anything even close to league-average quarterback play, Boston will have a chance to outperform his current standing of RotoBaller's rookie WR6, and if not, a quarterback-heavy 2027 draft class could be key in helping him hold value through the early stages of his career in Cleveland.

May 13

Shedeur Sanders • QB • Browns

Shedeur Sanders a Dynasty Hold Amid Quarterback Room Uncertainty

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has had one of the strangest paths to begin an NFL career in recent memory, first falling to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft before making the Pro Bowl as a rookie despite throwing only seven touchdowns to 10 interceptions and completing fewer than 57% of his passes. With the Browns clearing house this offseason, Sanders will need to impress new head coach Todd Monken to reclaim the starting job with which he finished his rookie campaign. While Dillon Gabriel came off the board two rounds earlier than Sanders and was given the earlier crack at starting duties, and the team also spent a sixth-rounder in 2026 on developmental prospect Taylen Green, the early presumption is that the starting job will eventually go to either Sanders or veteran Deshaun Watson. Monken has stated that he would like to have a starter in place by the beginning of training camp. While some reports have suggested that Watson could have the initial edge, the former first-round pick of the Houston Texans has not thrown a pass in an NFL game since Week 7 of the 2024 season, and he is the only quarterback on the roster whose contract does not extend past 2026. At RotoBaller's QB34, Sanders should be viewed as a dynasty hold who could work his way back into a starting role or even see a bump to his value should the Browns opt to move him to another quarterback-needy team.

May 12

Quinshon Judkins • RB • Browns

Quinshon Judkins' Dynasty Stock on the Rise with Offensive Improvements

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins ran with power and purpose in 2025 before a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula ended his rookie season. Even with the presumption of full health heading into year two, there were still concerns that his fantasy ceiling could be capped in a pedestrian Cleveland offense. With the Browns committing heavily to one side of the ball in the 2026 NFL Draft, many of those concerns have been assuaged, and Judkins has risen to RB12 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. With the ninth overall pick, Cleveland made Utah's Spencer Fano the first offensive lineman off the board before spending its next two picks on receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston. With 2025 breakout tight end Harold Fannin Jr. already in the mix, the Browns have assembled the pieces of what could be a potent offense, putting Judkins in a far more favorable position if the team can overcome what again projects to be below-average quarterback play. Judkins ran for 827 yards as a rookie, but with defenses often keying on him, only 11.1% of that total came before contact. The additions made by Cleveland through the draft should help to open more space, and if the team can find a quarterback fix through one of the four players currently on the roster or in a loaded 2027 draft class, Judkins' hard-running consistency could soon make him a dynasty running back worth building around.

May 12

Harold Fannin Jr. • TE • Browns

Harold Fannin Jr. Offers Tantalizing Dynasty Upside Despite Uncertain Offense

A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. put together an extremely encouraging rookie season. Despite operating in one of the league's worst offensive environments in Cleveland, Fannin Jr. recorded 72 receptions for 731 yards and six touchdowns on 107 targets across 16 games. The Browns' outlook on offense isn't much better for 2026, as the team still projects to get bottom-tier quarterback play from the likes of Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel. Still, Fannin Jr. could be in an even better position to soak up targets with former Browns tight end David Njoku departing for the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency. In dynasty formats, Fannin Jr. profiles as a potential high-end TE1 for years to come as he enters his age-22 season.

May 11

Cedric Tillman • WR • Browns

Cedric Tillman on the Trade Block?

The Cleveland Browns added rookie wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston in the 2026 NFL draft, which makes The Athletic's Zac Jackson wonder if the team will eventually look to trade Cedric Tillman this summer. In addition to adding younger competition, the Browns are installing a new offense under head coach Todd Monken. Jackson lists Jerry Jeudy and Concepcion in the top tier of Browns wideouts, followed by Boston and Isaiah Bond in Tier 2. In Tier 3, he lists Tylan Wallace, Malachi Corley, Tillman, and Jamari Thrash. The Browns are hoping that Bond can take the next step with a full offseason, and Boston is a true outside receiver like Tillman. The Browns' major commitments are to Jeudy and the two rookies, which means, as of right now, Tillman might be the WR5 in Cleveland. The fact that Tillman doesn't contribute on special teams hurts his cause even more. The 26-year-old former third-rounder in 2023 out of Tennessee is entering the final season of his rookie deal and is coming off a season in which he caught just 21 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games. Tillman has failed to get going in his three NFL seasons, making him a cut candidate in dynasty leagues if he stays with the Browns.

May 5

Cedric Tillman • WR • Browns

Cedric Tillman Losing Dynasty Value in Cleveland Following NFL Draft

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman suffered through a disastrous, injury-marred season in 2025. The 26-year-old missed four games with a hamstring injury and finished the year with 21 catches for 270 yards and two touchdowns on 39 targets. Health has become a recurring issue for Tillman, as he's now missed 16 games across his three NFL seasons. To make matters worse, Tillman may now be facing an uphill battle for playing time in Cleveland. The Browns added Texas A&M wideout K.C. Concepcion with a first-round pick and Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston with a second-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Even if Tillman can work his way into a regular role, the Browns quarterback situation remains unsettled, and the team's passing game projects as one of the worst in the NFL in 2026. As he enters his fourth NFL season, Tillman's dynasty value appears to be minimal.

May 4

Isaiah Bond • WR • Browns

Isaiah Bond's Dynasty Value Fading Following NFL Draft

Across 16 games as a rookie in 2025, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Isaiah Bond recorded 18 receptions for 338 yards on 44 targets. While the 23-year-old's numbers don't necessarily leap off the page, he flashed some intriguing big-play upside while working with less-than-ideal quarterback play in Cleveland. Heading into his second NFL season in 2026, Bond could be in the mix for a prominent role with the Browns. Unfortunately for Bond and his dynasty value, Cleveland added a pair of well-regarded wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Browns used a first-round pick on Texas A&M wideout KC Concepcion and a second-round pick on University of Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston, both of whom could easily leapfrog Bond on the team's wide receiver depth chart. The Browns quarterback situation also remains as unsettled as ever, which throws the team's overall offensive environment into question. Bond still carries some fantasy upside, but his dynasty value has taken a hit following the NFL Draft.

Apr 30

KC Concepcion • WR • Browns

KC Concepcion Looking to Build Chemistry With Second-Year QB

Cleveland Browns rookie first-round wide receiver KC Concepcion said he wants to "build a connection" with second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and not veteran QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles), according to Ryan Heckman of the Dawg Pound Daily. Concepcion has previously interacted with Sanders and called him a "great guy" and a "great leader." Although the 21-year-old North Carolina State product apparently thinks Sanders should be the team's starting QB in 2026, reports have surfaced that suggest Watson is the current leader in the QB competition after early offseason workouts. Sanders has more of a future in Cleveland than Watson does, but new head coach Todd Monken might only be focusing on 2026 and who gives the team the best chance to win. Concepcion had a prolific career in college, but he'll have to battle for targets in his rookie season with fellow rookie Denzel Boston and Jerry Jeudy. His short- and long-term fantasy value might look better if Sanders wins the starting job, too.

Apr 29

Deshaun Watson • QB • Browns

Deshaun Watson "Looks Great," Leading QB Battle After First Minicamp?

Cleveland Browns executive vice president JW Johnson said on ESPN that quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) "looks great by the way, he's done a great job, he looks healthy, he's in a great head space." The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mark Kay Cabot writes that Watson emerged from the team's voluntary minicamp last week with an edge over second-year QB Shedeur Sanders in the two-man QB competition this offseason. According to sources, Watson has the "inside track" to be named the team's QB1. Head coach Todd Monken is hoping to name his starter under center by the end of the Browns' minicamp that runs from June 9-11. There's still a lot of time between then, but Sanders, a fifth-rounder in 2025, has "plenty of ground to make up." Sanders will really have to impress the Browns' coaching staff to make things more interesting going into training camp this summer. Watson missed the entire 2025 season after twice tearing his Achilles, but he's made great progress and appears to be fully healthy. The 30-year-old isn't expected to stay in Cleveland beyond the 2026 season, but he might give the Browns the best chance to win immediately, and he definitely has much more experience than Sanders. If he wins the QB1 job, Watson will be a low-end QB2 in fantasy as he looks to be the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year.

Apr 29

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