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Running back Quinshon Judkins signs rookie contract with Browns

Running back Quinshon Judkins signed his rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns but is not expected to be active for Sunday’s season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Browns' weirdest Madden rating proves star RB is hiding in plain sight The Cleveland Browns used a Day 3 dart throw on Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson, and it's already paying dividends, even on Madden 26

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Set for change-of-pace duties Sampson is expected to handle a change-of-pace role Week 1 against the Bengals on Sunday, while Jerome Ford leads Cleveland's backfield, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.

Impact Sampson, a rookie fourth-round pick, has been heavily involved alongside Ford throughout the preseason with 2025 second-rounder Quinshon Judkins still unsigned, but he's expected to be relegated to complimentary change-of-pace utilization in his regular-season debut. There's a significant possibility that Sampson's involvement grows as his experience at the NFL level does, especially if he's able to impress early, though Cabot also reports that the Browns hope Judkins will report to team facilities this week. Cleveland also claimed UDFA Raheim Sanders off waivers from the Chargers, who boasts a larger frame than Ford or Sampson and could carve out a role in short-yardage situations.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns lacking depth, experience at running back as they await arrival of rookie Quinshon Judkins

For the moment, and history has shown it’s fleeting in Cleveland, the Browns’ ever-changing quarterback situation is settled

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets start against Rams Sampson carried the ball twice for three yards and caught his only target for 14 yards in Saturday's 19-17 preseason win over the Rams.

Impact The 2025 fourth-round pick got the first carry of the afternoon for the Browns, and Sampson split the backfield workload with Jerome Ford over the first two drives before exiting the game. That figures to be the arrangement to begin the regular season, but how snaps are actually divided between the two, and in what situations, remains to be seen. Quinshon Judkins, a second-round pick in 2025 who has yet to sign a contract with Cleveland due to off-field issues, remains a wild card but could be added to the backfield later in the year.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Sampson pinballs off a defender to pick up 14 yards vs. Rams Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson pinballs through Los Angeles Rams defense with powerful spin move for a 14-yard gain on a recept...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

Prosecutors Decline to Pursue Case Against Browns' Rookie RB Quinshon Judkins

Prosecutors have declined to pursue a battery and domestic violence case against Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Prosecutors Decline to Pursue Case Against Browns' Rookie RB Quinshon Judkins

Dylan Sampson Press Conference: "We all took a step forward" Running back Dylan Sampson speaks with the media after practice.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Working with starters Sampson was the first running back through the rotation both Wednesday and Thursday during joint practices with the Eagles, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sampson started Cleveland's preseason opener and took two carries for six yards, although it didn't mean much with most of the key veterans -- including RB Jerome Ford -- being held out. The first-team reps in practice are a better sign, especially with no report of Ford being injured, potentially hinting at a rotation between the two RBs early in the season. Fellow rookie running back Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned -- and uncertain to play this season -- after a July arrest for domestic violence charges.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Preseason Victory Monday - 8.11.25 - Cleveland Browns Daily On a preseason Victory Monday edition of CBD, hear soundbites reacting to the win, HC Kevin Stefanski from the podium , Zegura interviews ro...

AUGUST 11, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Limited touches in Friday's start Sampson gained six rushing yards on two carries and failed to haul in his only target in Friday's 30-10 preseason win over the Panthers.

Impact The 2025 fourth-round pick got the start in the Browns' exhibition opener with Jerome Ford being held out along with the other starters, and fellow rookie running back Quinshon Judkins still away from the team due to off-field issues. Sampson didn't do much, but he was only on the field for Cleveland's first two drives before checking out of the contest. The limited snaps suggest that coach Kevin Stefanski may already be comfortable with Sampson's role in the offense and doesn't need the Tennessee product to prove himself, or risk injury, during the preseason. With Ford having flopped last season when he got a chance to establish himself as the team's starting RB, and Judkins' status still murky for Week 1, the door could be opening for Sampson to handle a significant role right out of the gate when the regular season begins.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Sampson has what it takes to lead the Browns rushing attack The good news is the Browns have another rookie running back on the roster, Dylan Sampson. At the time he was drafted at pick 126th, he was...

JULY 31, 2025 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Browns Camp Day 7: Dylan Sampson Gets a Look Can Browns rookie running back carry the load in his first season? Fred Greetham examines the rookie's potential... refresh this story to ge...

JULY 30, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Browns open training camp with rookie running back Judkins' status undetermined

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has to deal with uncertainty during training camp about a second-round draft pick because of an off-field incident for the second straight ye...

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleveland Browns Film Room: Dylan Sampson Can Be a Serious Weapon in 2025 Dylan Sampson was the second running back taken in the 2025 draft by the Cleveland Browns. But he has more than enough talent to be impactfu...

JULY 17, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Judge finds probable cause in Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins' battery and domestic violence case

A Broward County judge has found probable cause for the arrest of Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins

JULY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Getting reps in receiving game Browns running backs coach Duce Staley said at mandatory minicamp mid-June that Sampson has gotten work "as a running back and a receiver," Dan Labbe of cleveland.com reports.

Impact Staley also said that Sampson has worked with wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea, and that the rookie fourth-round pick "is able to go play in the slot and also he's able to go and play on third down and maybe sprinkle in a little second down." The running backs coach also noted that fellow rookie RB Quinshon Judkins, whom the Browns drafted two rounds ahead of Sampson, will be "able to do a little something [...] at receiver too." Meanwhile, incumbent Jerome Ford has already demonstrated tangible pass-catching chops, and Staley praised his "speed" and ability to "pick up the blitz and catch the ball." While all three of Cleveland's top running backs could see tangible usage in the passing game, Lebbe hypothesizes that as things currently stand, Judkins and Sampson project to lead the Browns' revamped backfield, with Ford serving as the No. 3 back. Sampson didn't catch many passes in college at Tennessee, including as the team's starter in 2024, so it would come as a surprise if he in fact beats out Ford for passing-down reps at training camp, but if the rookie fourth-rounder can manage that feat he'll have a clear path to fantasy relevance Year 1, especially in PPR formats.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How Dylan Sampson Might Be a Bigger Factor for Cleveland Browns than Some Might Expect With Quinshon Judkins the heavy favorite to be the top back for the Cleveland Browns, there's less attention for Dylan Sampson. Something to...

JUNE 24, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Dylan Sampson and Harold Fannin Jr. Joins - 05.21.25 - Best Podcast Available On this week's edition of the Best Podcast Available, Andrew Siciliano sits down with both Dylan Sampson and Harold Fannin Jr. to talk draft...

MAY 21, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Harold Fannin Jr. CBD Debut - 05.16.25 - Cleveland Browns Daily On today's episode of CBD, the guys hear from rookie RB Dylan Sampson, Z goes 1 on 1 with Harold Fannin Jr., and the guys answer your questi...

MAY 16, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Dylan Sampson signs rookie deal with Browns The first of Tennessee’s four draft picks has officially signed his first NFL contract.

MAY 10, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Shedeur Sanders takes the field for the first time as the Browns begin their rookie minicamp

Shedeur Sanders began the process Friday of trying to show he can be a factor in the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Dylan Sampson Press Conference: "You want to be out here confident" Running Back Dylan Sampson speaks to the media on the first day of Rookie Minicamp.

MAY 9, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Cleveland Browns Sign Two Draft Picks The Cleveland Browns announced that they have signed two of their seven draft picks - linebacker Carson Schwesinger and running back Dylan S...

MAY 9, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tennessee RB coach De'Rail Sims says Dylan Sampson with 'fit right in' with Browns Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson added physicality to his speed in his final season. His position coach said that will aid him with Brow...

MAY 6, 2025 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

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