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Blake Whiteheart: Reverts to practice squad
Blake Whiteheart reverted to the Browns' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.The Wake Forest product was elevated to Cleveland's active roster ahead of Thursday night's win over the Steelers to ensure depth at tight end with Geoff Swaim (concussion) sidelined. Whiteheart caught his only target for 29 yards across 16 total snaps (nine offensive and seven on special teams). He could be elevated to the Browns' active roster again for the Week 13 matchup against the Broncos if Swaim remains in concussion protocol.
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Browns' Blake Whiteheart: One big grab in win
Blake Whiteheart secured his only target for 29 yards in Thursday's 24-19 win over the Steelers in Week 12.Whiteheart, who was elevated from the practice squad, was surprisingly on the receiving end of Cleveland's longest play. He managed to make a twisting, juggling catch in the snowy conditions on the first play of a drive that led to the Cleveland Browns taking a lead. Whiteheart was moved to the active roster with Geoff Swaim (concussion) inactive.
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Browns' Blake Whiteheart: Elevated for Thursday night
The Cleveland Browns elevated Blake Whiteheart from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.With Geoff Swaim ruled out for Thursday's game due to a concussion, the Browns will replenish their tight-end room by elevating Whiteheart, who will serve as the Browns' No. 3 tight end behind David Njoku and Jordan Akins.
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Blake Whiteheart: Back with Cleveland
Blake Whiteheart signed with the Browns' practice squad Thursday.Cleveland waived Whiteheart on Tuesday, but now he's back with the franchise as a member of its practice squad. The Wake Forest product had three catches for 13 yards and a touchdown in four games this season while David Njoku was tending to an ankle injury.
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Blake Whiteheart: Getting waived
Cleveland waived Blake Whiteheart on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.A little over a week removed from his first career touchdown, Whiteheart is now on his way out with the Browns. He's in line to become a free agent unless he's claimed by another team during the current waiver period.
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Browns' Blake Whiteheart: Three targets, TD in loss
Blake Whiteheart caught all three of his targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Las Vegas.Whiteheart capped Cleveland's first drive of the game with a one-yard touchdown grab, the first of his career. He was targeted twice on the 15-play drive and wound up being more productive than starter Jordan Akins, who caught one of two targets for 10 yards. Until David Njoku (ankle) is ready to play, Whiteheart and Akins could split red-zone looks.
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Browns' Blake Whiteheart: Signed to Browns' roster
Cleveland signed Blake Whiteheart from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Cleveland Browns' official site reports.Whiteheart was elevated from the practice squad for Week 2 against the Jaguars, during which he played 22 snaps on offense without drawing a target. With David Njoku (ankle) ruled out for a second straight week, Whiteheart will join the active roster and serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Jordan Akins for Sunday's game against the Giants.
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Blake Whiteheart: Headed back to practice squad
Blake Whiteheart reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.Whiteheart played a healthy 22 offensive snaps during Sunday's 18-13 win at Jacksonville, but he didn't draw any targets. He might suit up again in Week 3 if David Njoku (ankle) remains unavailable.
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Browns' Blake Whiteheart: No targets in season debut
Blake Whiteheart went untargeted over 24 snaps in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.With David Njoku (ankle) unavailable, Whiteheart was elevated from the practice squad to back up Jordan Akins at tight end. The two combined for just one target, far below Njoku's typical volume. If Njoku isn't ready to return, Whiteheart could be active again in Week 3 when the Cleveland Browns host the Giants.
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Browns' Blake Whiteheart: Elevated for Week 2
The Cleveland Browns elevated Blake Whiteheart from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, in preparation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.Whiteheart figures to play an important depth role in the Browns' tight end rotation Sunday, with David Njoku (ankle) out and Jordan Akins the only other healthy player at the position on the 53-man roster. Whiteheart appeared in two games with the Cardinals last season but didn't record an offensive stat.