Harrison Bryant Fantasy

The Cleveland Browns activated rookie tight end Harrison Bryant, safety Ronnie Harrison and linebacker Malcolm Smith from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday. They will be eligible to play in the wild-card game on Sunday night against the division-rival Steelers. Bryant will be serving as the backup to Austin Hooper in the third meeting with Pittsburgh this season, leaving him very limited fantasy appeal in playoff formats. The 22-year-old fourth-rounder out of Florida Atlantic caught 24 passes on 38 targets for 238 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games (nine starts) in his rookie season. Getting Harrison and Smith back on the defensive side of the ball is big for Cleveland, but their defense will be one of the weaker fantasy units against the Steelers on Sunday.

Jan. 9th • 12:17 PM

The Cleveland Browns placed eight players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, headlined by tight end Harrison Bryant. Safety Andrew Sendejo was also put on the list. Players do not have to test positive to be placed on the list. The move comes as the team's latest battle with the virus after having to play without their wide receiving corps in Sunday's loss to the Jets. Bryant was integral in the passing game during that contest, seeing a season-high seven targets and 83 percent of the team's offensive snaps. While the Browns will likely have their receivers back for a Week 17 matchup versus the Steelers, the potential loss of Bryant would deal the team a blow at the tight end spot. Bryant has time to be cleared ahead of kickoff if he was a high-risk close contact, but his potential absence would create more opportunities for Austin Hooper and David Njoku.

Dec. 29th • 5:28 PM

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant caught all three of his targets for 25 yards in a 16-6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8. The rookie also lost a costly fumble in Las Vegas territory in the game, which short-circuited a promising drive. The rookie tight end has made some plays for the Browns this season but he will return to a backup role with Austin Hooper expected back soon. Cleveland is on bye in Week 9 and will then face off against the Houston Texans in Week 10.

Nov. 1st • 4:17 PM