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4 Takeaways From Shedeur Sanders' First NFL Start as Browns Beat Raiders

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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From Shedeur Sanders' First NFL Start as Browns Beat Raiders

Can't-Miss Play: 66-yard score! Shedeur Sanders' first NFL TD pass goes to Dylan Sampson Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders throws a short pass to running back Dylan Sampson on a screen play for a 66-yard touchdown and...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Little work in loss Sampson had one carry for 19 yards, failed to catch his lone target and returned two kickoffs for 48 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 11.

Impact Sampson had fewer snaps (six) than fellow backup Jerome Ford (13, one touch), but there's nothing to glean from that. The recent trend indicates Sampson is the No. 2 back in terms of touches. Regardless, both he and Ford sit well behind Quinshon Judkins, who is the dominant presence in the backfield.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Sampson's 19-yard carry sets Cleveland up in the red zone Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson turns the corner for a 19-yard gain that advances the Browns into the red zone.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Clear No. 2 back Sampson had two carries for minus-4 yards and caught his lone target for three yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets in Week 10.

Impact The Browns' backfield clearly belongs to Quinshon Judkins, while Sampson has emerged as the No. 2 back ahead of veteran Jerome Ford. For the second consecutive game, Sampson was given more opportunities (22 snaps, three touches, three targets) than Ford (14, one, one). Cleveland has accepted its fate and is looking toward the future, which means a focus on the youth for the remainder of a season. And should Judkins get injured or the coaches opt to protect the club's best asset, Sampson could earn more than just four or five touches per game he's averaged since Judkins was added to the active roster in Week 2.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

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OCTOBER 27, 2025 • SI.COM

Eight touches in Week 8 Sampson gained zero rushing yards on three carries and caught five of six targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots.

Impact The eight touches were Sampson's biggest volume since Week 1, before fellow rookie RB Quinshon Judkins had made his NFL debut. Sunday's increase also came in part due to the absence of Judkins, who left the game in the third quarter with a shoulder injury. Sampson's biggest contributions so far have come as a receiver, and through eight games he's managed just 51 rushing yards and 1.8 yards per carry, but a 20-133-1 line on 23 targets. The Browns are on bye in Week 9, so Judkins may not miss any further time, but if he isn't ready to return, Sampson could be the lead back -- with Jerome Ford in support -- in Week 10 against the Jets.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Garrett and Browns savor dominant win over Dolphins, but know more work is needed

Myles Garrett is happy with the Cleveland Browns' dominant 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Preparing for larger role Sampson had three carries for eight yards, caught his lone target for nine yards and returned two kickoffs for 37 yards in Sunday's 31-6 win over Miami in Week 7.

Impact Sampson was on the field for just nine snaps, but he out-touched veteran Jerome Ford, who had three touches on 13 snaps. The game was more evidence that the rookie is being prepped to take over as the third-down back with return duties, the exact role Ford fills on this year's version of the Browns. The trade deadline is two weeks away, and Sampson could be all alone behind starter Quinshon Judkins, if Cleveland trades Ford, who is in the final year of a contract. That may not translate into meaningful fantasy value for Sampson, but it would put him on the field more often for an offense that typically plays from behind and needs a reliable third-down back.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Preparing for larger role Sampson had three carries for eight yards, caught his lone target for nine yards and returned two kickoffs for 37 yards in Sunday's 31-6 win over Miami in Week 7.

Impact Sampson was on the field for just nine snaps, but he out-touched veteran Jerome Ford, who had three touches on 13 snaps. The game provided more evidence that the rookie is taking over the No. 2 RB role from Ford. The trade deadline is two weeks away, and Sampson could be all alone behind starter Quinshon Judkins if Ford, who is in the final year of his contract, gets moved. That still may not translate into meaningful fantasy value for Sampson with Judkins dominating the backfield workload for Cleveland, but it would put him on the field more often for an offense that typically plays from behind and needs a reliable third-down back.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds return duties to repertoire Sampson rushed three times for 12 yards, caught both targets for 12 yards and returned five kickoffs for 124 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to Pittsburgh in Week 6.

Impact Sampson had his most usage since Week 1, including a turn as the primary kickoff returner. Once Quinshon Judkins was established as the lead back, Sampson's usage fell off a cliff. He had just four touches over the last three weeks, while getting single-digit snaps in all three contests.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven snaps in loss Sampson had one carry for minus-4 yards and caught one of two targets for six yards in Sunday's 21-17 loss to Minnesota in Week 5.

Impact Not much changed for Sampson with the switch from quarterback Joe Flacco to Dillon Gabriel. Sunday was the third consecutive game with fewer than 10 snaps for the rookie, whose role has decreased significantly since Quinshon Judkins entered the picture in Week 2.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5, 2025 • NFL.COM

Levi Drake Rodriguez Ends The Play In The Backfield Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez ambushes Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson for one of the quicker TFLs yo...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • VIKINGS.COM

Remains third on depth chart Sampson had one carry for minus-2 yards and did not secure his lone target in Sundays 34-10 loss to Detroit.

Impact The Browns' backfield is securely in the hands of Quinshon Judkins, who has steadily increased his dominance since being activated in Week 2. Sampson has a combined 14 snaps and one target over the last two games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited usage Week 3 Sampson had one carry for two yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Packers in Week 3.

Impact Sampson was on the field for just five offensive snaps and went untargeted for the first time in three weeks. He had eight targets in Week 1 followed by a touchdown catch last week, but it looks like Jerome Ford has emerged as the primary target out of the backfield. In addition to his reduction as a target, Sampson's overall usage has taken a hit, dropping from 33 snaps in Week 1 to 17 in Week 2 and now five. That drop coincides with the availability of Quinshon Judkins.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited usage Week 3 Sampson had one carry for two yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Packers in Week 3.

Impact Sampson was on the field for just five offensive snaps and went untargeted for the first time in three weeks. He had eight targets in Week 1 followed by a touchdown catch last week, but it looks like Jerome Ford has emerged as the primary target out of the backfield. In addition to the diminished targets, Sampson's overall usage has taken a hit, dropping from 33 snaps in Week 1 to 17 in Week 2 and now five. That drop coincides with the availability of Quinshon Judkins.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jacobs looks to extend rushing TD streak when heavily favored Packers visit winless Browns

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Browns RB depth chart: How Quinshon Judkins signing impacts Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson | Sporting News The Browns still are seeking an unquestioned RB1 in 2025. Could Judkins handle the responsibility?

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores receiving TD in reduced role Sampson rushed four times for six yards and brought in all three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in the Browns' 41-17 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Sampson had led the Browns' ground attack with 12 carries and had garnered 20 total touches in Week 1, but the debut of fellow rookie Quinshon Judkins in Sunday's loss altered the backfield hierarchy. Judkins ultimately recorded a game-high 10 rush attempts, but Sampson still found a way to make an impact by recording an eight-yard touchdown reception from another member of the team's 2025 draft class, Dillon Gabriel. With Judkins' workload a virtual lock to only go up from this point forward, Sampson will likely be looking to displace veteran Jerome Ford for the No. 2 role.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dillon Gabriel with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Sampson vs. Baltimore Ravens Dillon Gabriel with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Dylan Sampson vs. Baltimore Ravens, 09/14/2025

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • NFL.COM

From Alvin Kamara to Dylan Sampson: Every Tennessee football player in NFL for 2025 season A trio of former Tennessee football players made their NFL debut in Week 1. See all 32 former Vols in the league for the 2025 season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Running back Quinshon Judkins on track to make NFL debut after being activated by Browns

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has been activated to the active roster, setting the stage for him to make his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunda...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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