Olivier Vernon Fantasy Stats

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that defensive end Olivier Vernon (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 17 win over the Steelers and will have surgery. Vernon will miss the team's playoff run. In 13 games this year, the veteran pass-rusher had nine sacks, ranking second to Myles Garrett's 12 sacks. Adrian Clayborn and Porter Gustin will help replace Vernon's production in the postseason in the wild-card round in Pittsburgh. The 30-year-old Vernon is in the final year of his contract with Cleveland and was on the IDP map while finishing the regular season at No. 19 among defensive linemen in fantasy points. Cleveland's defense will be hard to trust for those playing in fantasy playoff formats.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon (leg) has been carted to the locker room in the fourth quarter of this week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Vernon injured his left leg on a play and was down on the field for awhile before he was looked at by trainers in the medical tent. While he hasn't been officially ruled out yet, he is unlikely to return in this game. Vernon has had a strong season, with eight sacks and 34 tackles over 13 games.

The Cleveland Browns and edge rusher Olivier Vernon have agreed to a restructured deal for the 2020 season. Vernon was originally owed $15.25 million non-guaranteed and will now bring home $11 million guaranteed for this upcoming season, with a $3.75 base salary and a $7 million signing bonus. The team and the pass-rusher were originally expected to part ways earlier in the offseason but he will stick around to bookend star defender Myles Garrett at least for another year.

The Cleveland Browns will likely be looking to replace defensive end Olivier Vernon this offseason, as he's due to make $15.25 million in 2020. Vernon will either be released or will need to take a pay cut to stay in Cleveland. If Vernon is released, the Browns could look to defensive end Everson Griffen or free safety Anthony Harris on the open market. New head coach Kevin Stefanski is familiar with both players from his time with the Vikings. The Browns will be looking to upgrade their pass-rushers and safeties in the offseason. Vernon, 30 this October, played in just 10 games in 2019 with the Browns and recorded just 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens said that defensive end Olivier Vernon (knee) could be "very close" to returning for Week 12 against the Dolphins. Vernon has been out since the Nov. 3 loss to the Browns. With defensive end Myles Garrett and safety Morgan Burnett out for the rest of the year, the Browns Defense could surely use Vernon back in the fold. The 29-year-old has 23 total tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble in his eight games in his first season with Cleveland. Despite Cleveland's losses on defense from a week ago, they'll be a top streamer against the lowly Dolphins this Sunday.

The Cleveland Browns acquired defensive end Olivier Vernon and the No. 132 overall pick (fourth round) from the New York Giants on Friday in exchange for offensive guard Kevin Zeitler and the No. 155 overall pick (fifth round), according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Zeitler has been one of the better guards in the NFL and will help shore up New York's weak offensive line. Vernon has missed a lot of time with injuries the last two years, but he still managed seven sacks in 11 games in 2018 and was Pro Football Focus' No. 8 edge rusher. If Vernon can stay healthy in 2019, Cleveland's pass rush could be quite dangerous.

New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) is "very optimistic" that he'll make his season debut in Week 6 against the Eagles on Thursday Night Football after getting in a limited practice session on Monday. New York is tied with Oakland with a league-low six sacks through five games, so they desperately need their best pass rusher back. Vernon could be eased back into action if he starts for the first time this year, so he probably wouldn't be the best IDP choice right off the bat.

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) and cornerback Eli Apple (groin) are both expected to practice on Wednesday. It's good news for both defenders and has them on track to play in Week 5 against the Panthers. Vernon has yet to play this year as he fights through a high ankle sprain. If both players are active, it'll be bad news for Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and their offense in an already tough matchup.

New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday. It's the first practice for Vernon during the regular season, and a good sign that he is progressing from his high ankle sprain. It's not a lock that he will return this weekend, but he could if he makes more progress the rest of the week. Getting Vernon back for his season debut would go a long way in trying to slow down quarterback Drew Brees and the Saints in Week 4.

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) and cornerback Eli Apple (groin) have improved and are day-to-day entering Week 4. Both players sat out in Week 3 against the Texans. Vernon is dealing with a high ankle sprain and hasn't practiced or played in the regular season. Getting both players back against the high-powered Saints offense this Sunday would be big.