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AFC Notes: Shemar Stewart, Dylan Sampson, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals DC Al Golden said he wasn’t disappointed in DL Shemar Stewart for being a healthy scratch last week; he was disappointed for him. “I’m not discouraged at all in Shemar.

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How the Browns Run Game Can Find New Life Following Injury Bug

Last Sunday, the Browns won their fifth game of the season over the Titans, something they did not accomplish until Week 18 of last season. Led by Deshaun Watson, who passed for over 300 yards for the first time in his Cleveland career, the Browns offense was firing on all cylinders.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Browns Snap Counts Show Dylan Sampson Is Already Carving Into Quinshon Judkins' Workload

Quinshon Judkins got the touchdowns, but Dylan Sampson got almost as much of the field. Both Cleveland Browns running backs came back from injuries for Sunday’s 27-24 win over Tennessee, and the snap counts show Todd Monken splitting the backfield almost down the middle.

NFL News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 25

Former Vol Dylan Sampson shines in return as Browns edge Titans

Sunday, former Tennessee football running back Dylan Sampson returned to the field in the Cleveland Browns’ 27-24 win over the Tennessee Titans. Sampson missed the past five games on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury while returning a kickoff in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / October 25

Browns Put Themselves in Unique Position Ahead of Sunday Outing Against Titans

It's time to see what the Cleveland Browns can do at pretty much full strength. Following a slow start to the season in the injury department, Weeks 3 through 6 gave the Browns a lot to be concerned about.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / October 24

Browns Defensive Leader Cleared To Play Sunday vs. Titans, Team Gets Big Injury Boost

The last thing the Cleveland Browns wanted was for injuries to slow down their hot start to the 2026 campaign. And while earlier in the week, it seemed that banged-up bodies were threatening to put them into Sunday's showdown as underdogs, the team's latest report gave everyone a sigh of relief.

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / October 24

Browns Activate RB Dylan Sampson, Place G Teven Jenkins On IR

The Browns currently sit atop the AFC North, but their offense, which ranks 27th in total yards and 28th in points scored, could use a boost. Perhaps that boost will come from second-year running back Dylan Sampson, whom Cleveland has activated off injured reserve, placing offensive guard Teven Jenkins on IR in a corresponding move.

Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / October 24

Browns activate RB Dylan Sampson from IR

The Cleveland Browns activated running back Dylan Sampson off injured reserve Saturday. Sampson, who was placed on IR Sept. 15 with a knee injury, will not have an injury status for the Browns (4-2) in their game against the host Tennessee Titans (1-5) on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Browns Designate RB Dylan Sampson To Return From IR

The Browns designated RB Dylan Sampson to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, per Mary Kay Cabot. This opens Sampson’s 21-day window to practice before being activated. Sampson injured his knee in Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve. Sampson, 22, earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2024 and first-team All-SEC honors.

Cleveland Browns News / Orange and Brown Report / October 13

Dylan Sampson Could Return this Week; Todd Monken does not Rule any Players Out for Sunday

BEREA, Ohio — There is a chance the Cleveland Browns could get some help in their rushing game, as soon as this week. Running back Dylan Sampson, who Todd Monken called ‘electric’ during training camp, could be designated for return from injured reserve this week.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Cleveland Browns News / Total Pro Sports / September 16

Browns Add 1000-Yard RB To Active Roster After Placing Dylan Sampson To IR

In Week 1, Cleveland Browns star running back Dylan Sampson suffered a knee injury. It happened during the first quarter of their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Dylan Sampson Lands on Reserve/Injured List, NFL Veteran Promoted

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson didn’t last long in the Week 1 game, suffering a knee injury in the first quarter in an ugly 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars to begin the regular season.

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Cleveland Browns News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Browns Announce Roster Decision After Dylan Sampson Injury Update

Todd Monken and the Cleveland Browns wanted a strong start to a new era, but Sunday didn’t cooperate. The Jacksonville Jaguars ran away with a 34-10 win in Week 1, dropping Cleveland into the NFL’s early group of teams still searching for answers in 2026.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Browns Place RB Dylan Sampson On IR Among Eight Roster Moves

The Cleveland Browns announced they have placed RB Dylan Sampson on injured reserve. The Browns signed RB Jaleel McLaughlin from the practice squad to

Cleveland Browns News / Field Level Media / September 15

Report: Browns RB Dylan Sampson (knee) to miss 'significant' time

Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson is expected to miss "significant" time due to a knee injury, ESPN reported on Tuesday. The report did not give a specific timeline for Sampson, who was spotted on crutches after the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Cleveland Browns News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Browns RB Dylan Sampson Expected To Miss Significant Time With Knee Injury

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Browns RB Dylan Sampson is expected to miss significant time due to a knee injury suffered in Week 1 against the Jaguars. Fowler adds Sampson was spotted on crutches after the game.

Cleveland Browns News / Total Pro Sports / September 15

Cleveland Browns Receive Brutal Injury Update On Star Running Back After Nightmare Season Opener

The list of injuries after the opening week of football keeps growing. Possible contenders such as the Ravens and the Patriots all received bad news after Week 1.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Browns get news they didn’t need with offensive weapon expected to miss significant time with injury

The hits keep on coming for the Cleveland Browns from their first game of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Cleveland Browns dropped their 2026 season opener to the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-10, and the blowout loss came with a costly injury.

Cleveland Browns News / Pro Football Rumors / September 15

Browns RB Dylan Sampson To Miss Time With Knee Injury

Browns running back Dylan Sampson suffered a knee injury in Cleveland’s Week 1 loss to the Jaguars that is expected to sideline him for a significant amount of time, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Key Offensive Player Suffered Knee Injury in Week 1 Debacle in Jacksonville

The Cleveland Browns suffered a disastrous 34-10 loss to open the 2026 regular season on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While that’s bad enough, the news might be worse in the running backs’ room.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Browns Get Brutal Update on Injured Playmaker After Jaguars Loss

The Cleveland Browns absorbed a 34-10 season-opening loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, then received more discouraging news about running back Dylan Sampson once the game ended.

Cleveland Browns News / A to Z Sports / June 10

The skill Dylan Sampson rarely got to showcase at Tennessee is why he’s been named a breakout candidate for the Browns in 2026

Former Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson is entering his second season with the Cleveland Browns. Sampson was selected by the Browns in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Cleveland Browns News / Cleveland Browns on SI / May 14

Dylan Sampson Should Take on a Larger Role With the Cleveland Browns in 2026

The Cleveland Browns are gearing up for what is expected to be an exciting 2026 campaign. Headlined by newly signed head coach Todd Monken, the Browns are expected to make significant changes throughout the roster as the offseason continues to tick away.

Cleveland Browns News / Dawg Pound Daily / July 31, 2025

Dylan Sampson has what it takes to lead the Browns rushing attack

Training camp for the Browns is well underway, and there is excitement building for the Browns. A quarterback competition, a large class of rookies, an offensive scheme change, and some new faces on the coaching staff have breathed some life into a team that ended the season 3-14 last year.

Tennessee Volunteers News / The 33rd Team / February 17, 2025

Dylan Sampson 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Tennessee Volunteers RB

Height: 5110 (unofficial) Weight: 201 (unofficial) Year: Junior Pro Comparison: JK Dobbins Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson projects as a potential NFL starter at the NFL level.