An exciting and talented first-round pick out of Texas A&M, Concepcion is a great late-round snag after the 100th pick in your Fantasy drafts. Concepcion could emerge as Cleveland's top option in the passing game. He totaled 919 receiving yards and nine touchdowns with the Aggies last season and should have had a lot more production if not for some inaccurate deep balls from his quarterback. He can run by people and make them miss in the open field. Every season, we get a handful of late-round wide receivers who become top-24 options, with a couple of rookies typically in this group. Concepcion might be the most likely rookie WR drafted after the 100th pick (if he lasts that long) to become a must-start option. There is a downside: Concepcion struggled with drops in college, and he could have some target competition from Jerry Jeudy and fellow rookie Denzel Boston. The Browns' passing game could also be quite bad in 2026. But you could have made arguments against Ladd McConkey and Brian Thomas Jr. in their rookie seasons, and look at how that turned out. Betting on a talent like Concepcion is never a bad idea.
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Fantasy News
Browns' KC Concepcion: Says shoulder is fine
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Concepcion said Friday that his shoulder has felt fine since returning to practice earlier this week, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Concepcion was diagnosed with an AC joint sprain after a hard fall at Monday's practice, but it was apparently only a minor sprain, considering he returned to team drills Wednesday. The report notes that he made a leaping catch at Thursday's practice without any visible aggravation of the injury. Concepcion is competing for a top-three role at WR and looks on track to make at least one appearance during the NFL preseason.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Rejoins team drills
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Concepcion (shoulder) participated in team drills during Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
After landing hard on his right shoulder during Monday's session, Concepcion was limited to individual drills at Tuesday's practice. However, the wideout's return to team drills Wednesday, albeit in a non-padded practice, solidifies the notion that his injury wasn't a concerning one. As his rookie campaign approaches, Concepcion is destined to see a key role in a Cleveland WR corps that also features Jerry Jeudy and 2026 second-rounder Denzel Boston, a context that should garner the first-rounder enough volume to merit fantasy lineup consideration regardless of who starts at QB for the team.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Limited to individual work Tuesday
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Concepcion (shoulder) was limited to individual drills at Tuesday's practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Concepcion landed hard on his right shoulder in Monday's practice but was present for the start of Tuesday's session, only to be limited to individual work. It still sounds like the rookie wideout is dealing with only a minor injury. The first-round rookie is expected to move all over the formation for Cleveland this season and has a chance to pace the Browns in receiving yards during his first season. He'll be competing for targets with Harold Fannin, Jerry Jeudy and second-round rookie Denzel Boston.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Present for practice
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Concepcion (shoulder) was spotted in pads during the early stages of Tuesday's practice, Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
It remains to be seen if Concepcion is deemed a full participant in the practice, but it's a good sign to see the wideout out there a day after he landed hard on his right shoulder. While coach Todd Monken previously noted that the wideout was "still sore" in the wake of Monday's session, Concepcion's presence on the field Tuesday supports the notion that he was able to avoid a concerning injury.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Tuesday practice status TBD
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When asked about Concepcion's (shoulder) status for Tuesday's practice, coach Todd Monken said "we'll see," Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The report notes that Concepcion, who came down hard on his right shoulder during Monday's session, is "still sore" as of Tuesday, per Monken. On the plus side, the 2026 first-rounder appears to avoided a serious injury, but it looks like his practice participation may be be impacted in the short term.
Concepcion (shoulder), who was shaken up during Monday's practice, is believed to have avoided a serious injury, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Per the report, the Browns expect Concepcion, who appeared to sustain a right shoulder injury after a hard fall while trying to make a catch during the session, to be fine. With that in mind, consider the 2026 first-rounder, who has had a strong start to training camp, day-to-day as the team's Aug. 15 preseason opener against the Bears approaches.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Shaken up at practice Monday
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Concepcion (shoulder) was shaken up while trying to make a catch during Monday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Per Oyefusi, the injury occurred during a two-minute drill, but Concepcion was able to walk off slowly afterward grabbing his right shoulder. Updates on the status of the 2026 first-rounder should emerge after Monday's practice, but when available, Concepcion is destined for a key role in a Browns WR corps that also features Jerry Jeudy and fellow rookie Denzel Boston.
