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Gets fewer opportunities in 2024 Swaim (concussion) registered one catch on one target for seven yards over eight games in 2024.

Impact Swaim first joined Cleveland as part of the team's practice squad in September before getting signed to the active roster in October. The veteran tight end didn't get much in the way of looks on offense, as he logged his fewest offensive snaps, receptions and yards since 2015. Swaim ended the season on IR due to a concussion that he suffered in Week 11. He'll be a free agent upon the beginning of the new league year in March.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Swaim (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Swaim didn't play Week 12 due to a concussion and wasn't able to practice this week. The issue has resulted in his placement on IR, and he isn't eligible to return until Week 17. The Browns signed Blake Whiteheart to their active roster off their practice squad Saturday to take over as the team's No. 3 tight end in Swaim's stead.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Friday Swaim (concussion) didn't practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Swaim has missed both of Cleveland's first two practices this week as he remains in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The veteran tight end has had a minimal role in the Browns' offense this season, logging just one catch for seven yards over eight games.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Thursday Swaim (concussion) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Swaim was sidelined for the Browns' Week 12 win over the Steelers due to a concussion. The veteran tight end will need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to play against the Broncos on Monday. A return to practice Friday and Saturday -- even in a limited capacity -- would indicate that Swaim is progressing through concussion protocols.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In protocols Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated Monday that Swaim (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Steelers, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Swaim assumingly suffered the concussion during Sunday's loss to the Saints, and will now have to maneuver through the league's five-step protocols before returning to the field. His next chance to suit up will be Week 13 against the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees first target in win Swaim caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 29-24 win over Baltimore in Week 8.

Impact The target was Swaim's first in six games with the Browns. The 31-year-old has worked his way from the practice squad onto the active roster and out-snapped Jordan Akins for a fourth consecutive game. Neither backup can expect much of a workload while David Njoku is healthy.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees first target in win Swaim caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 29-24 win over Baltimore in Week 8.

Impact The target was Swaim's first in six games with the Browns. The 31-year-old has worked his way from the practice squad onto the active roster and out-snapped Jordan Akins for a fourth consecutive game. Neither backup can expect much of a workload while David Njoku is healthy.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Browns signed Swaim to the active roster from the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Swaim had been elevated for Cleveland's past three contests, so the Browns had to sign the veteran tight end to the 53-man roster in order for him to be available for Sunday's road matchup against the Eagles. In those three games Swaim has played 10, 24 and 20 offensive snaps, respectively, but he's yet to earn his first target of the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Swaim reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Swaim played 21 offensive snaps in Week 5 against Washington, failing to garner a target in the team's 34-13 loss. The tight end will need to be signed to the active roster in order to appear in another game with Cleveland this season.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for third time The Browns elevated Swaim from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Swaim will be elevated for a third-straight week to provide depth at tight end in case David Njoku (ankle) is unable to play Sunday against the Commanders. This is the last time Cleveland can call Swaim up from the practice squad, and even if he's inactive for Sunday's contest, he would need to be signed to the active roster in order to suit up for the Browns moving forward.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Swaim reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday.

Impact Swaim saw playing time on both offense and special teams during Sunday's loss to the Raiders but failed to record any stats. He could be elevated again next week versus the Commanders if David Njoku remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated Saturday The Browns elevated Swaim to their active roster Saturday.

Impact Swain is joining the Browns' active roster for the second consecutive game after playing 18 total snaps (10 offensive and eight on special teams) during Cleveland's Week 3 loss to the Giants. He's expected to serve as a depth piece in the Browns' tight end room while also contributing on special teams in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Swaim reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The tight end was elevated to the active roster Saturday with starter David Njoku nursing an ankle injury. Swaim played 10 offensive snaps and eight special-teams snaps in Cleveland's 21-15 loss to the Giants. Jordan Akins led the Browns' tight end group with 45 offensive snaps while Blake Whiteheart played 18.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Swaim reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The tight end was elevated to the active roster Saturday with starter David Njoku nursing an ankle injury. Swaim played 10 offensive snaps and eight special-teams snaps in Cleveland's 21-15 loss to the Giants. Jordan Akins led the Browns' tight end group with 45 offensive snaps while Blake Whiteheart played 18.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Browns elevated Swaim from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Swaim wasn't able to catch on with a team during the offseason or training camp while recovering from a calf injury he sustained last December. He signed with the Browns' practice squad on Sept. 10, and he'll be elevated for Week 3 against the Giants due to David Njoku (ankle) being ruled out. If active, Swaim will serve as the Browns' No. 3 tight end Sunday behind Jordan AKins and Blake Whiteheart.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Move Thornhill &Hurst to IR, Sign Cowboys Ex TE Browns Move Juan Thornhill & Maurice Hurst to IR, Sign Cowboys Ex TE Geoff Swaim: Tracker.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Joins Cleveland's practice squad The Browns are slated to sign Swaim to the practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Swaim will act as an experienced reserve option for Cleveland's tight end corps, with starter David Njoku (ankle) currently considered week-to-week. He looks back to full health after having ended the 2023 season on Arizona's injured reserve list due to a calf issue.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Works out for Cleveland The Browns hosted Swaim (calf) for a tryout on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Swaim looks healthy after a 2023 campaign in which he suited up for 14 games with the Cardinals, but was placed on IR due to a calf issue late in the year. The 10th year veteran could help fill in as a depth player for the Browns in the wake of tight end David Njoku (ankle) having been labeled week-to-week.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go versus San Francisco Swaim (back) is active for Sunday's contest against the 49ers.

Impact Swaim was able to log a limited practice Friday and will suit up for Sunday's contest as the backup tightend behind Trey McBride.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday vs. Falcons Swaim (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Swaim was able to return to practice in a limited capacity Friday after missing Thursday's session, giving himself a chance to suit up in Week 10. If he can't play though, Blake Whiteheart could see some blocking reps at tight end Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signing TE Geoff Swaim tightens tight end competition in training camp By adding TE Geoff Swaim, the Cardinals now have basically one roster spot for the young players to compete for.

JULY 26, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Playing time dwindles further Swaim recorded one reception on one target for four yards in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Swaim played a season-low 20 snaps while continuing to give way to both Austin Hooper and Chigoziem Okonkwo. His lone catch of the game came midway through the third quarter and was not impactful. Even if Swaim sees his playing time tick back up, his primary role will almost certainly be as a blocker.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Being phased out of passing attack Swaim failed to corral his lone target while playing 31 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Bengals.

Impact With rookie Chigoziem Okonkwo and top tight end Austin Hooper having both taken on heightened roles in the Tennessee passing attack of late, Swaim has functioned mainly as a blocker in recent weeks. After drawing seven targets across the Titans' first three games of the season, Swaim has been targeted a combined five times in Tennessee's subsequent eight contests. The lack of involvement isn't the result of any major downturn in playing time, either; Swaim has logged snap shares above 50 percent in each of those eight games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Titans need to tweak offense to ease load on Henry, defense

The Tennessee Titans must work through some offensive issues to relieve the pressure on both two-time NFL rushing champ Derrick Henry and one of the league’s stingiest defenses

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Targeted once in win Swaim failed to record a catch on his only target in Sunday's 17-10 win over Denver.

Impact Swaim saw his snap rate dip to 53 percent, his lowest mark since Week 2. He failed to record a catch for the fourth straight game, and even if his role rebounds he will remain the Titans' blocking tight end.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE