Blake Whiteheart - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Enters restricted free agency Whiteheart had two catches on six targets for four yards over 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Whiteheart spent the entire season on the Browns' 53-man roster as the team's third tight end. Cleveland's tight ends turned out to be major targets, but he was never a factor in the passing attack, even in the final few games when injuries hit both David Njoku (knee) and Harold Fannin (groin). Whiteheart enters restricted free agency this offseason.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leads TEs in snaps Whiteheart was unable to secure his lone target over 32 snaps in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers in Week 17.

Impact It was just the fifth target in 16 games for Whiteheart, who has served mostly as a blocker this season. He led the team's tight ends in snaps after starter Harold Fannin (groin) was removed late in the first quarter. The former is not expected to gain a larger share of targets, if the Browns decide to sit Fannin for the regular season finale next Sunday against the Bengals. For perspective, practice squadder Sal Cannella, who was elevated for the game, led Cleveland's tight ends with four targets.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Whiteheart (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Whiteheart's practice snaps weren't capped during Thursday's session, which puts him on track to play against the Patriots on Sunday. The third-year tight end played 35 snaps on offense in Week 7 against the Dolphins, and his snap count could remain elevated for Week 8 if David Njoku (knee) is not cleared to play.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with shoulder issue Whiteheart (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Whiteheart was nursing a shoulder leading up to the Browns' Week 7 clash against the Dolphins, but he was cleared to play and finished with a season-high 35 offensive snaps due to the absence of David Njoku (knee). Whiteheart's shoulder issue limited him in the first practice of the week, but he'll have two more chances to log a full session and avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's game against the Patriots.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high snap count Whiteheart caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Dolphins in Week 7.

Impact The tight end got a bump in playing time, playing a season-high 35 snaps (61 percent), due to David Njoku (knee) being inactive. Whiteheart is a blocker first at the position and a receiver second, however. He has two catches on three targets for four yards in 2025.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high snap count Whiteheart caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Whiteheart got a bump in playing time, playing a season-high 35 snaps (61 percent), due to David Njoku (knee) being inactive. He's a blocker first at the position and a receiver second. Whiteheart has two catches on three targets for four yards in 2025.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Whiteheart (shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Whiteheart was limited in practice Wednesday, but he now appears to have returned to full health. After playing a season-high 22 snaps on offense during Cleveland's loss to the Steelers in Week 6, Whiteheart may now get a chance to handle No. 2 tight end reps behind rookie Harold Fannin if David Njoku (knee) is unable to suit up at home against the Dolphins on Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns host 2nd Gym Class Takeover at Thoreau Park Elementary School TE Blake Whiteheart led students through football drills and spoke on the importance of school attendance

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Nursing shoulder injury Whiteheart was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Whiteheart played a season-high 22 snaps on offense during the Browns' 23-9 loss to the Steelers in Week 6, but he appears to have picked up a shoulder injury in the process. He has two more chances this week to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's home tilt against the Dolphins. If cleared to play Sunday, Whiteheart would be slated to serve as the Browns' TE2 behind rookie third-rounder Harold Fannin if David Njoku is sidelined due to a knee injury.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records first reception Whiteheart recorded a reception for zero yards on his lone target in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Whiteheart was credited with his first start of the season with Cleveland opening its first possession with a three-tight end set, but the 25-year-old still finished a distant third in playing time among the position group. Harold Fannin paced Browns tight ends by playing 66 of the Browns' 82 snaps, David Njoku played 36 snaps and Whiteheart brought up the rear with 22 snaps. Njoku likely would have seen more time if he hadn't been forced out of the game in the second half due to a knee issue, which now clouds his status for a Week 7 matchup with the Dolphins. If Njoku ends up sitting out that game, Whiteheart would be in store for a boost in snaps, though he likely wouldn't see enough target volume to warrant much intrigue for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first target Whiteheart did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Lions in Week 4.

Impact Whiteheart is operating as Cleveland's third tight behind David Njoku and Harold Fannin. Sunday's target was the first of the season for Whiteheart.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to suit up Week 1 Whiteheart (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plan Dealer reports.

Impact Whiteheart gained clearance with full participation in practice Friday following a pair of limited sessions. He's a distant third on the depth chart behind David Njoku and rookie third-round pick Harold Fannin.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Week 1 Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Sunday that Whiteheart (knee) is potentially available for the Browns' Week 1 contest against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 7, Scott Petrak...

Impact Whiteheart suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of the Browns' preseason finale against the Rams on Sunday. The good news for the third-year tight end is that the injury isn't considered severe enough for him to be ruled out for Cleveland's regular-season opener, and his practice participation over the next two weeks should shed light on whether he'll be cleared to play in Week 1. Brendan Bates would be the top candidate to fill in as the Browns' TE3 behind David Njoku and Harold Fannin if Whiteheart is unable to play.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns lose a TE Blake Whiteheart during preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Cleveland Browns backup tight end Blake Whiteheart ruled out of preseaon game against the Los Angeles Rams with a knee injury.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Blake Whiteheart is out vs. the Rams Whiteheart suffered a knee injury in the second quarter

AUGUST 23, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Blake Whiteheart's front-flip finish caps off 12-yard pass connection with Gabriel Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel connects with tight end Blake Whiteheart who flips for a first down and an 12-yard gain against...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

Won't return vs. Rams Whiteheart has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Rams due to a knee injury.

Impact Whiteheart may have suffered the injury during the Browns' second offensive drive of the second quarter. He's gone to the locker room to undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, and he'll finish his day with one catch for 12 yards. Brenden Bates, Sal Cannella and Mitch Van Vooren should all see an uptick in playing time at tight end for the rest of Saturday's game due to Whiteheart's injury.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel's first pass goes for first-down yardage Cleveland Browns' quarterback Dillon Gabriel completes a 10-yard pass to tight end Blake Whiteheart for a first-down pickup.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Shedeur Sanders unfazed by lack of first-team reps at Browns camp

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders said on Friday that it is out of his control and not his place to answer why he has worked mainly with the third and fourth team...

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Signs tender with Browns Whiteheart signed his tendered contract with the Browns on Monday.

Impact Whiteheart will return to Cleveland on a one-year contract in 2025. He entered the offseason as an exclusive rights free agent before the Browns tendered him March 4. Whiteheart is expected to provide depth behind David Njoku in 2025 after the former registered six catches for 51 yards and one touchdown on nine targets across 11 appearances in 2024.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Browns Tender Two Restricted Free Agents The Cleveland Browns announced that they are tendering offers to two restricted free agents, linebacker Winston Reid and tight end Blake Whi...

MARCH 4, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Heads for free agency Whiteheart caught six of nine targets for 51 yards and a touchdown over 11 games for Cleveland in 2024.

Impact Whiteheart was regularly on the active roster late in the season but was not a key component even when Jameis Winston was slinging the ball 40 times per game. The tight end enters free agency but could return to the Browns, who have hinted at a return to head coach Kevin Stefanski's previous offensive scheme, which featured multiple tight-end sets.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clear to play in season finale Whiteheart (knee) is not among Cleveland's inactives for Saturday's Week 18 matchup against Baltimore.

Impact Whiteheart carried a questionable tag heading into Saturday due to a knee issue, but he's been given the green light to suit up. The second-year tight end has served as the Browns' No. 3 tight end most of the campaign, but he could be in line for a bigger role with David Njoku (knee) placed on IR on Friday. Jordan Akins is set to start in Njoku's stead Saturday, and Whiteheart should slot in behind Akins on the depth chart.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Whiteheart (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's regular-season finale against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Whiteheart was limited in practice all week due to a knee injury he likely picked up during the Browns' Week 17 loss to the Dolphins. With David Njoku (knee) ruled out for Saturday's game, Whiteheart would (if healthy) have the chance to serve as the backup tight end behind Jordan Akins, otherwise Brenden Bates would climb up to the No. 2 role.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Tuesday with knee issue Whiteheart was a limited practice participant Tuesday due to a knee injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Whiteheart logged a season-high 31 offensive snaps Sunday versus Miami and appears to have picked up a knee injury. His increased opportunity came as a result of starting tight end David Njoku missing the contest due to a knee issue of his own. Njoku didn't practice Tuesday, leaving Jordan Akins and Brenden Bates as the two Browns tight ends not currently dealing with an injury.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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