Dylan Sampson
RB · CLE · 22 yrs · exp 1 · Tennessee
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- Active
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Value
2,568
Rank
#191
Pos rank
#54
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Latest: Sep 7, 2026 · 2,568
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RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson - Records six grabs in loss
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Sampson rushed one time for seven yards and caught six of eight targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 27-6 loss to the Steelers. Sampson was out-carried 11 to one by Quinshon Judkins, but the former has carved out a role as the preferred pass-catching back for Cleveland since returning from injured reserve in Week 7. Over the last two games, Sampson has turned 11 targets into nine catches for 94 yards while adding seven carries for 52 yards. Sampson will have some PPR fantasy appeal during weeks when the Browns are projected to trail on the scoreboard
RB · CLE
RB · CLE
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Quinshon Judkins Loses Receiving Work in Rough Week 8 Showing
Quinshon Judkins was a disappointment in Week 8, losing receiving work to Dylan Sampson
RB · CLE
RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson Merely a RB Handcuff as Browns Face Steelers
Dylan Sampson's playing time and efficiency are limited by his change-of-pace role behind Quinshon Judkins
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DFS Best Plays | Week 8 (2026)
Highlights top cost‑adjusted DFS plays for the week, featuring key RBs and WRs from the Cowboys, Titans, Bengals, and Ravens matchups
RB · CLE
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Jared Verse returns to practice, Tytus Howard remains sidelined
Jared Verse was back on the practice field for the Browns on Thursday as they continue to prepare for Sunday’s matchup with the Steelers. Verse (knee) was a limited participant in the session after he was sidelined on Wednesday. Verse has registered 17 total tackles, four tackles for loss, and five QB hits so far in 2026. Center Elgton Jenkins (knee) also returned to practice in a limited capacity. Right tackle Tytus Howard (concussion) did not practice for the second consecutive day. Running back Dylan Sampson (knee) was upgraded from limited to full. The rest of Cleveland’s injury report remained the same as Wednesday. Safety Grant Delpit (neck), defensive tackle Mason Graham (ankle), defensive tackle Mike Hall (ankle), cornerback Myles Harden (hamstring), safety Daniel Thomas (ankle), and linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle) were all limited
RB · CLE
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FA: Dylan Sampson added, Rashid Shaheed dropped
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Adds: Dylan Sampson. Drops: Rashid Shaheed
RB · CLE
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Jared Verse misses practice, Browns expect him to play against Steelers
The Browns had a significant member of their defense on the sideline at Wednesday’s practice, but concern is low about defensive end Jared Verse missing Sunday’s game against the Steelers. Verse sat out of practice with a knee injury, but head coach Todd Monken said at his press conference that the team expects him to play this weekend. Monken said Verse had some swelling and the team wanted him to rest. Right tackle Tytus Howard (concussion) and center Elgton Jenkins (knee) were also out of practice Wednesday. Safety Grant Delpit (neck), defensive tackle Mason Graham (ankle), defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. (ankle), cornerback Myles Harden (hamstring), running back Dylan Sampson (knee), linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle), and safety Daniel Thomas (ankle) were all listed as limited participants
RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson - Turns in limited practice
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Sampson (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Sampson's limitations were presumably maintenance-related after he suited up in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans following a five-game stint on injured reserve due to the knee injury. In his return to action, Sampson served as the No. 2 option out of the backfield behind Quinshon Judkins and carried six times for 45 yards while adding three receptions for 32 yards on three targets
RB · CLE
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FA: Dylan Sampson added, Kendre Miller dropped
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Adds: Dylan Sampson. Drops: Kendre Miller
RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson heavily added (#25)
Sleeper trending/add: Dylan Sampson (12469) count=28455 (Δ28455 vs prior poll)
RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson is Quickly Gaining Value
Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson made his return to the field during the Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. He made his return after missing the last five games due to a knee injury. Sampson rushed the ball six times for 45 yards and hauled in all three of his targets for 32 additional yards in the win over the Titans. The 22-year-old is clearly the No. 2 back in Cleveland, but he has shown that he can be a solid contributor when healthy. The expectation is that his role will continue to grow as long as he keeps playing like this every week. Sampson is looking like an interesting stash option in 12-team formats ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers
RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson sees nine touches in Week 7
Dylan Sampson carried the ball six times for 45 yards and caught all three of his targets for 32 yards in a 27-24 win over the Titans in Week 7. Sampson returned to action after missing the previous five games with a knee injury. He slotted right back in behind Quinshon Judkins as the Browns' passing-down back while averaging 7.5 yards per carry. He will be on the radar as a PPR flex option in Week 8 against the Steelers
RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson - Nine touches in return
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Sampson carried the ball six times for 45 yards and caught all three of his targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans. Seeing his first action since Week 1, and his first offensive snaps of the season, after recovering from a knee injury, Sampson logged nine touches to Quinshon Judkins' 18 in impressive performances from both. Sampson is the clear No. 2 RB when the Browns' backfield is at 100 percent, but there could be enough volume for Sampson to have fantasy value in that role given the team's fairly underpowered aerial attack. Sampson will look to stay productive in Week 8 against the Steelers
RB · CLE
RB · CLE
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Quinshon Judkins Finds End Zone Twice as Efficiency Rebounds
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins remains a viable RB2 heading into a Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers after returning from his Week 6 absence (due to an ankle injury) with 96 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries in Sunday's 27-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans. After averaging just 3.0 yards per carry and scoring once through his first five appearances, he averaged 5.6 yards per attempt against Tennessee. His season-long 30-yard run set up a five-yard touchdown in the first quarter, and he added a six-yard score before halftime. Judkins also caught his only target for eight yards, finishing with 104 scrimmage yards and 23.4 PPR fantasy points. Dylan Sampson returned from injured reserve and contributed 45 rushing yards on six carries, along with two receptions for 24 yards. However, Judkins handled 17 of the duo's 23 rushing attempts and both of Cleveland's running back touchdowns, reinforcing his role as the primary early-down and goal-line option
RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson (knee) officially active for Week 7
Dylan Sampson (knee) is active for Week 7, but will be backup to Quinshon Judkins
RB · CLE
RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson Active for Week 7 Against Titans
Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, but his immediate fantasy appeal is limited to bench-stash duty in deeper PPR leagues, where his receiving ability helps. Sampson returns after missing five consecutive games with a knee injury suffered in Cleveland's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The second-year back was activated from injured reserve Saturday after practicing in full Friday. He caught 33 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie in 2025, giving him a potential passing-game role behind Quinshon Judkins (ankle), who is also available after missing Week 6. With Judkins remaining Cleveland's lead back, that role stays secondary
RB · CLE
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Browns activate RB Dylan Sampson from IR, place OG Teven Jenkins on IR
Browns activate Sampson, move Jenkins to IR, elevate Kamara, clear Delpit
RB · CLE
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Browns activate RB Dylan Sampson from IR, place OG Teven Jenkins on IR
Browns bring back running back Dylan Sampson from injured reserve
RB · CLE
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Dylan Sampson - Activated from injured reserve
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Sampson (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday. Sampson also had his questionable injury designation removed and has been cleared to play against the Titans on Sunday. He's missed the Browns' last five games due to a knee injury, but his return means Cleveland's backfield will have its top backfield options in Sampson and Quinshon Judkins (ankle) for Week 7
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