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1 DAY AGO • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Works as lead back Sampson rushed the ball 11 times for 27 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers. He added three receptions on three targets for zero yards.

Impact Sampson was able to return from a two-game absence, and he immediately led Cleveland's backfield with 14 touches. That translated to limited production, as he was inefficient as both a rusher and receiver. However, Sampson will likely retain a significant role for a more favorable Week 18 matchup against the Bengals.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Sunday Sampson (hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact After sitting out the Browns' previous two games, Sampson took a questionable tag into Sunday following a trio of limited practices during Week 17 prep, but the rookie showed enough improvement to gain clearance for the penultimate game of the season. Sampson had typically handled a change-of-pace role over his previous 13 appearances, but the 21-year-old could be in store for his beefiest workload since Week 1 -- when he earned 20 touches (12 carries, eight receptions) -- after lead back Quinshon Judkins (ankle/fibula) suffered a season-ending injury in Week 16. Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams should still be involved out of the backfield Sunday to some degree, but Sampson likely profiles as the top fantasy option of the trio thanks largely to his talents as a pass catcher.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable for Week 17 Sampson (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Sampson returned to practice as a limited participant during Week 17 prep after having missed Cleveland's prior two contests. The team will provide official word on his status no later than 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Sampson is cleared to face Pittsburgh on the road, he'll have an opportunity to handle the starting role in the Browns' backfield, while Trayveon Williams and Raheim Sanders operate as depth options.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited on practice estimate Sampson (hand) is listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Browns didn't officially hold an on-field practice Thursday, but had the team done so, it's estimated that Sampson would've reprised the limited activity level he logged Wednesday. The rookie running back hasn't played since Week 14, and he'll have one more chance to prove he can handle full practice reps Friday. With Quinshon Judkins (ankle/fibula) out for the year, Sampson will have a chance to lead a backfield that also houses Trayveon Williams and Raheim Sanders if he can gain clearance to play Sunday versus Pittsburgh.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Sampson (hand) was limited at practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Sampson, who last suited up in Week 14, didn't practice at all last week, so his return to practice -- albeit in a limited capacity -- bodes well for his chances of returning to the lineup Sunday against the Steelers. If Sampson is a available this weekend, he'd have an opportunity to claim a key role in the Browns' Week 17 backfield, which will also include Trayveon Williams and Raheim Sanders, with Quinshon Judkins (ankle/fibula) now on injured reserve.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Looks set to practice Wednesday Sampson (hand) is expected to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Browns will release their first Week 17 practice report later Wednesday, when it will be known whether Sampson was a limited or full participant. Sampson was unable to practice in any fashion last week before sitting out this past Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Bills, but if the rookie running back is able to move past the hand injury this week, he could be primed to handle a lead role out of the Cleveland backfield. Quinshon Judkins (ankle/fibula) underwent season-ending surgery and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, leaving Sampson, Trayveon Williams and Raheim Sanders as the available backs on Cleveland's 53-man roster.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Improving daily Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Sampson (hand/calf) is improving by the day, Noah Munroe of the Browns' official website reports.

Impact Sampson missed Week 16, and the coach is hopeful for a return this coming Sunday against the Steelers. With Quinshon Judkins (leg/ankle) out of action for the remainder of the regular season, the Browns hope to have a full complement of backs available. That includes Sampson, Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams. If all are healthy for Week 17, Sampson would be considered the lead back.

DECEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 23 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 19 • 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.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 18 • 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.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Browns host final Gym Class Takeover of 2025 fall semester at Buhrer Dual Language School Dylan Sampson and Harold Fannin Jr. led students through football drills and emphasized attending school

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

Dylan Sampson Press Conference: "Starts with the preparation" Dylan Sampson speaks to the media.

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

RB Dylan Sampson What happened on that fumble?

DECEMBER 8 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Cedric Gray Grabs Sampson's Fumble and Gets Titans Inside the 10 | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans linebacker Cedric Gray recovers the fumble by Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson and takes it 19 yards the other w...

DECEMBER 7 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

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