Dylan Sampson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Won't suit up in Week 16 Sampson (hand/calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Sampson will unsurprisingly miss a second consecutive game after being unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week. The rookie fourth-round pick's next chance to play will come in Week 17 against the Steelers, while Trayveon Williams and Raheim Sanders will fill depth roles behind rookie second-round pick Quinshon Judkins against the Bills.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another absence Friday Sampson (hand/calf) isn't practicing Friday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Sampson hasn't practiced all week, so he's likely to be ruled out for a second consecutive game when the Browns release their injury report later Friday. Trayveon Williams and Raheim Sanders will likely work as the depth options behind Quinshon Judkins against the Bills on Sunday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Not practicing again Sampson (hand/calf) is not participating in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Sampson appears to be trending toward a second consecutive absence, which would position Trayveon Williams to again handle the No. 2 role behind Quinshon Judkins, while Raheim Sanders handles reserve duties. Sampson will have one final chance to get back on the practice field Friday, at which point the Browns will decide his initial injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Wednesday Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Sampson (hand/calf) is not in line to practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Sampson did not practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Cleveland's loss to the Bears in Week 15, his first missed game of the season. He'll have two more chances to get back on the practice field prior to Sunday's matchup against the Bills, though it's worth noting that Stefanski said all of the Browns' injured players are "trending in the right direction," per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. When healthy, Sampson will resume handling a change-of-pace role behind Quinshon Judkins.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Ruled out for Week 15 Sampson (calf/hand) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Sampson will miss his first game of the season while managing a pair of injuries. His next chance to take the field will come Week 16 against the Bills. As long as Sampson is sidelined, Cleveland's main depth options behind Quinshon Judkins will be Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Won't practice Thursday Sampson (calf/hand) is not in line to practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sampson will miss back-to-back practices to begin Week 15, making his availability for Sunday's road matchup against the Bears look legitimately uncertain. Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams will be candidates to handle increased complementary roles behind starting running back Quinshon Judkins if Sampson is unable to play Sunday.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Dealing with pair of injuries Sampson (calf/hand) is not in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sampson impressed as a receiver during Cleveland's loss to the Titans in Week 14, securing five of six targets for 64 yards, but he appears to have picked up two injuries in the contest. The rookie fourth-round pick also rushed twice for four yards and lost one fumble. He'll have two more opportunities to get back on the practice field ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Bears.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Shedeur Sanders' 31-yard connection with Dylan Sampson earns Browns red zone access Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders completes a 31-yard pass to running back Dylan Sampson during Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season.

DECEMBER 8 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Stands out as receiver in loss Sampson rushed twice for four yards and secured five of six targets for 64 yards in the Browns' 31-29 loss to the Titans on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

Impact Sampson played through a hamstring concern and delivered a standout effort as a receiver, finishing as Shedeur Sanders' second-most-targeted pass catcher while posting the team's second-highest reception total. Sampson matched a career high in receiving yards in the process, and he's now contributed at least five receptions on three occasions during his rookie campaign. Sampson should continue in his change-of-pace role alongside Quinshon Judkins in a Week 15 road clash with the 49ers.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

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DECEMBER 7 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Ready to face Titans Sampson (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Sampson suffered a calf injury in Cleveland's Week 13 loss, and he didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday. However, he managed to retake the field Friday and will now suit up to face the Titans. Sampson should be in line for a handful of carries and a couple of targets while working behind Quinshon Judkins.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Sampson (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Titans, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Sampson exited in the second half of this past Sunday's loss to the 49ers due to a calf injury that left him day-to-day. After not practicing Wednesday and Thursday, he was spotted in drills at Friday's session, which was enough for the Browns to give him a chance to play Week 14. Assuming he's confirmed active ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, Sampson will join Jerome Ford as the reserve RBs behind starter Quinshon Judkins.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Sampson (calf) wasn't spotted at practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact With back-to-back 'DNP' listings on tap, Sampson will have one more opportunity to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans. If the running back is unavailable this weekend, Jerome Ford would figure see added snaps behind starting RB Quinshon Judkins, with Raheim Sanders also on hand.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Misses practice Wednesday Sampson (calf) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Zac Jackson of The Athletic reported Monday that coach Kevin Stefanski considered Sampson -- who was injured in Sunday's loss to the 49ers -- day-to-day ahead of Week 14 action. If Sampson is limited or out this weekend, Jerome Ford would be in line to see added snaps behind top RB Quinshon Judkins, with Raheim Sanders in reserve.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Sampson (calf) is viewed as day-to-day after being injured in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sampson was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against San Francisco in the third quarter after he rushed four times for 23 yards. However, it sounds like the rookie running back avoided a serious injury. If Sampson needs to miss time, Jerome Ford would likely reassume his role as the pass-catching complement to Quinshon Judkins.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Sampson (calf) won't return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Sampson carried four times for 23 yards prior to his departure from the contest. In his absence, Jerome Ford and Raheim Sanders are available to handle backfield touches that don't go to starting RB Quinshon Judkins.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Departs Week 13 with injury Sampson is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against San Francisco due to a calf injury.

Impact Sampson's injury was announced by Cleveland in the third quarter. Prior to exiting, he rushed four times for 23 yards. If Sampson is unable to return, Jerome Ford could see more offensive snaps behind lead back Quinshon Judkins, while Malachi Corley could serve as the team's lead kick returner.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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