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| HT/WT: 5-8, 201 lbs |
| Birthplace: Baton Rouge, LA |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Tennessee |
| Experience: 2 |
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1:59NFL Futures: Top Rushing Prop
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8:38AFC North's Top Under-the-Radar Players for 2026
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1:59Under The Radar: Dylan Sampson
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1:39Highlights: Dylan Sampson, Dont'e Thornton Jr. and James Pearce Jr. at Tennessee's Pro Day
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1:37Dylan Sampson says Tennessee gave him everything he needed to succeed
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1:25Dylan Sampson on Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava: 'He's going to take that team over'
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1:56Deshaun Watson 'Ready for Support' in Home Opener
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0:54NFL Hot Seat Check: Buccaneers' Todd Bowles
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1:27Top Wide Receivers to Add Entering Week 3
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1:37Top Quarterbacks to Add Entering Week 3
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2:18NFL Week 3 Picks: Panthers at Browns
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1:55Must-Add Waiver Wire Targets for Week 3
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1:12Jamey Eisenberg's Week 3 Waiver Wire Targets
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1:18Diagnosing the QB Problems: Baker Mayfield
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1:30Confidence or Concern For 0-2 Teams: Buccaneers
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1:57Burying 0-2 Teams in the NFL Graveyard: Buccaneers
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1:19Is Baker Mayfield the Right Guy for the Bucs?
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1:16Deshaun Watson Buys Himself Another Week in Browns' Win
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0:50Deshaun Watson Finds Blake Whiteheart for Browns TD
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0:16Rookie WR comes up with HUGE play for Browns, scores game-tying TD
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2026 Rushing
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ATT
Rushing Attempts
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YDS
Rushing Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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TD
Rushing Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Rush
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FL
Fumbles Lost
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Top Dylan Sampson News
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Browns' Dylan Sampson: Lands on injured reserve
Sampson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
It's unclear exactly how much time Sampson will miss. He is expected back this season, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, but his placement on IR means he will miss at least the next four games. Jaleel McLaughlin was brought up from the practice squad, and both he and Raheim Sanders -- who played 18 snaps on offense and got four touches Sunday after Sampson's exit -- will work behind starter Quinshon Judkins.
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Browns' Dylan Sampson: In line for extended absence
Sampson (knee) is expected to miss "significant time," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Sampson hurt his left knee in Sunday's Week 1 loss to Jacksonville and was on crutches while wearing a brace after the game. It appears that further evaluation on the running back has concluded that Sampson is dealing with a severe injury. It's not yet clear exactly how much time he'll miss, though there's certainly a chance he'll end up on IR. Raheim Sanders likely will take on a bigger role in Sampson's absence, and Jaleel McLaughlin could be summoned from the practice squad.
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Browns' Dylan Sampson: Knee injury still being evaluated
Coach Todd Monken said Monday the team is still evaluating the severity of Sampson's knee injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Monken said more information will be known Wednesday, which would suggest he's playing coy since the Browns aren't required to provide any update until an injury report needs to be released Wednesday. Sampson was on crutches after Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, so he's likely looking at some missed time at least. Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders handled backfield duties with Sampson sidelined.
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Browns' Dylan Sampson: On crutches after hurting knee
Sampson was on crutches and wearing a brace on the left knee he injured during Sunday's loss to Jacksonville, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Sampson was hurt in the first quarter. He was initially deemed questionable but was eventually downgraded to out after being evaluated in the medical tent and the locker room. Quinshon Judkins (12 carries) and Raheim Sanders (one carry) were the only Browns running backs to log any totes during the Week 1 defeat. Sampson is slated to undergo further testing Monday, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com.
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Browns' Dylan Sampson: Won't return to Sunday's contest
Sampson (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Sampson was initially deemed questionable to return after injuring his knee in the first quarter, but after making a visit to the medical tent on the sideline followed by two trips to the locker room, the Browns determined that his day is over, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com. His absence leaves Cleveland with Raheim Sanders as its lone backup behind starter Quinshon Judkins for the remainder of the game. Sampson didn't receive any touches on offense but gained 64 yards on two kickoff returns prior to his departure.
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Browns' Dylan Sampson: Hurts knee, iffy to return
Sampson sustained a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars and is considered questionable to return, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Sampson didn't receive any touches on offense but returned two kickoffs for 64 yards before exiting the contest. The second-year running back headed to the locker room and will be evaluated further before the Browns decide whether he'll be able to return to the game.
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Browns' Dylan Sampson: Rests up during preseason finale
Sampson was rested for the Browns' 37-13 win over the Patriots in their Aug. 27 preseason finale.
Cleveland held both of their top two backs -- Quinshon Judkins and Sampson -- out for the third game of the preseason to open up more playing time for other running backs to stake claims to roster spots. Judkins is locked in as the Browns' lead runner heading into their Week 1 matchup with the Jaguars, but Sampson should have a consistent role as a weapon on passing downs. Sampson proved to be adept as a pass catcher during his 2025 rookie campaign, drawing 40 targets on just 249 snaps while producing a 33-271-2 receiving line. He was much less productive as a runner, however, averaging just 2.7 yards per carry on 65 totes.
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Browns' Dylan Sampson: Makes impact as receiver Saturday
Sampson carried the ball four times for six yards and caught both his targets for 43 yards in Saturday's 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears.
The second-year running back ended up leading Cleveland in receiving yards on the day, with his 43-yard reception from Deshaun Watson in the second quarter setting up the team's only TD. Sampson is firmly behind Quinshon Judkins on the backfield depth chart, but the 2025 fourth-round pick should still have a role on passing downs after posting a 33-271-2 line on 40 targets over 15 regular-season games as a rookie.
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Browns' Dylan Sampson: Continues to work behind Judkins
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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