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• Browns' Dylan Sampson: Continues to work behind Judkins

  24D ago • By RotoWire

  Ahead of training camp, Sampson is in line to reprise his role in a Cleveland backfield that will be led by Quinshon Judkins and also includes Raheim Sanders and Ahmani Marshall, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Easterling projects that all four backs will make the Browns' initial 53-man roster ahead of Week 1. While Judkins (230 carries in 14 regular season contests last season) is the clear-cut starter provided he can stay healthy, Sampson, who rushed 65 times for 175 yards and caught 33 passes (on 40 targets) for 271 yards and three receiving scores in 15 games as a rookie last year, could see enough pass-catching volume in 2026 to merit attention in deeper fantasy PPR formats.

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• Browns' Dylan Sampson: Held in check Sunday

  01/04/2026 • By RotoWire

  Sampson carried the ball 10 times for 32 yards and caught two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 20-18 win over the Bengals. Making his second straight start with Quinshon Judkins (ankle) done for the year, Sampson wasn't able to get much going, with his longest gain of the day going for only 11 yards. The 2025 fourth-round pick wraps up his first NFL campaign with 446 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns, both through the air, on 98 touches over 15 games. Assuming Judkins is healthy for the beginning of next season, Sampson figures to work behind him, primarily on passing downs.

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• Browns' Dylan Sampson: Sleeper RBs

  01/02/2026 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Sampson didn't have the game I was hoping for in Week 17 against Pittsburgh in the first outing without Quinshon Judkins (ankle), but I expect Sampson to improve in Week 18 at Cincinnati. Against the Steelers, Sampson led the Browns with 11 carries for 27 yards and three catches for no yards on three targets. That was his first game back from a two-game absence with a hand injury, and he should be more involved in the passing game against the Bengals. In Week 1 against Cincinnati, Sampson had 12 carries for 29 yards and eight catches for 64 yards on eight targets. I like Sampson as a flex option, especially in PPR.

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• Browns' Dylan Sampson: Week 18 Waiver Priority List

  12/30/2025 • By Jamey Eisenberg

  Sampson returned from a two-game absence with a hand injury in Week 17 against Pittsburgh and led the Browns with 11 carries for 27 yards and three catches for no yards on three targets. With Quinshon Judkins (ankle) out, Sampson should again be the best running back for Cleveland in a much better matchup at Cincinnati. In Week 1 against the Bengals, Sampson had 12 carries for 29 yards and eight catches for 64 yards on eight targets. His role in the passing game should improve in Week 18, and Sampson is worth using as at least a high-end flex in PPR.

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• Browns' Dylan Sampson: Works as lead back

  12/29/2025 • By RotoWire

  Sampson rushed the ball 11 times for 27 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers. He added three receptions on three targets for zero yards. Sampson was able to return from a two-game absence, and he immediately led Cleveland's backfield with 14 touches. That translated to limited production, as he was inefficient as both a rusher and receiver. However, Sampson will likely retain a significant role for a more favorable Week 18 matchup against the Bengals.

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