Ja'Marcus Bradley - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Gets new contract from Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Bradley to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.

Impact Bradley spent the majority of the 2022 regular season unsigned until joining up with the Steelers' practice squad Nov. 23. While he never suited up for Pittsburgh, it appears the 26-year-old made enough of an impression to earn a prospective contract heading into the 2023 offseason. Bradley has yet to make his NFL debut.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first crack as returner Bradley returned two kickoffs for 31 yards and two punts for five yards in Friday's 24-13 win over Jacksonville in preseason action.

Impact Bradley put the Browns in a hole on the opening kickoff, getting stuffed inside the 15, and the Deshaun Watson-led offense followed with an uninspiring opening series. Bradley got the first crack at replacing Jakeem Grant (Achilles) in the return game, although the Browns are expected to cycle in others over the remaining weeks before the regular season kicks off Sept. 11 at Carolina. Demetric Felton, D'Ernest Johnson and possibly Anthony Schwartz could also challenge for the lead job.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tendered by Cleveland The Browns tendered Bradley's contract Monday.

Impact An exclusive rights free agent this offseason, the 25-year-old wideout made five appearances for the Browns last year and caught all four of his targets for 64 yards. He also operated as the team's kick returner during the final week of the regular season, returning two kicks for 49 yards.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns kicks in Week 18 Bradley was not targeted and returned two kicks for 49 yards in Week 18's 21-16 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Bradley played just three snaps on offense, but he was used as the primary kick returner, taking over the role that had been filled by Anthony Schwartz and Demetric Felton. He appeared in five games for the Browns after spending most of the season on the team's practice squad. The second-year wideout has been with Cleveland since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2020, and he could re-up with the team for 2022, giving Cleveland a depth receiver with system knowledge that has kick-return experience.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Saturday Bradley is inactive for Saturday's game against the Packers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact With Jarvis Landry back from the reserve/COVID-19 list to face Green Bay, Bradley is the odd man out in the Browns' Week 16 wideout corps.

DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No run on offense Bradley played nine snaps on special teams and did not appear on offense in Monday's 16-14 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Bradley had appeared in two previous games and caught four of four targets for 64 yards, but he was down the depth chart Monday in a game that Cleveland was short receiving options due to an outbreak of COVID-19. Rashard Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones were the main players at wide receiver, as Jarvis Landry was on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to active roster Bradley has been added to the Browns' active roster ahead of Saturday's game against the Raiders.

Impact The Browns are presently without two tight ends (Austin Hooper and David Njoku) and one wide receiver (Jarvis Landry) that are on the reserve/COVID-19 list, while they deal with injuries to tight end Harrison Bryant (ankle), wideout Anthony Schwartz (concussion) and running back Kareem Hunt (ankle). With so much in flux as the team prepares for Week 15, it makes sense to have Bradley available. If on the active roster Saturday, Bradley could serve as the third wideout behind Donovan Peoples-Jones and Rashard Higgins.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with practice squad Bradley signed with the Browns' practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Bradley was just cut by the Browns on Dec. 11, but with Jarvis Landry and JoJo Natson placed on the reserve/COVID 19 list Tuesday and Anthony Schwartz still in concussion protocols, the Browns are getting thin at wide receiver. Bradley appeared in the Browns' Week 11 and 12 contests against the Lions and Ravens respectively, totaling four catches on four targets for 64 yards. If moved to the active roster, he could file in as high as third, behind Donovan Peoples-Jones and Rashard Higgins, on the teams' wide receiver positional depth chart Saturday when they host the Raiders.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Passes Higgins on depth chart Bradley caught two of two targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 16-10 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Bradley was active for a second consecutive game and moved ahead of a healthy Rashard Higgins, who was made inactive for the game. With Anthony Schwartz (concussion) unavailable, Bradley served as the third wideout behind Jarvis Landry and Donovan Peoples-Jones. The Browns are off Week 13, which could be enough time for Schwartz to return. Cleveland next plays Baltimore in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets heavy workload in win Bradley caught two of two targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over Detroit.

Impact Bradley and Lawrence Cager were added from the practice squad to fill out a thinned wide receiving corps. Both Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) and Anthony Schwartz (concussion) were sidelined, which meant Bradley operated as the Browns' resident deep threat. He led the position group with 55 of 74 snaps, followed by Rashard Higgins (53), Jarvis Landry (48) and Cager (one). If either of the injured receivers return for next Monday's game in Baltimore, then Bradley will drop a spot on the depth chart or revert back to the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Ja'Marcus Bradley, the Browns receiver pressed into service vs. the Lions? Learn more about Browns receiver JaMarcus Bradley, who has been pressed into a larger role in Sunday's game vs. the Lions.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Mayfield dots JaMarcus Bradley for 37-yard toe-tapping catch Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield dots wide receiver JaMarcus Bradley for 37-yard toe-tapping catch.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Signed from practice squad Bradley was signed to the Browns' active roster Tuesday ahead of the team's Week 10 matchup with the Patriots.

Impact The wide receiver has yet to play with the Browns this season after playing in three contests in 2020, catching five balls for 60 yards. With Odell Beckham being released, Bradley may have an opportunity to carve out a consistent spot on the active roster.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Restored to practice squad The Browns restored Bradley (undisclosed) from the practice squad injured list Tuesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Bradley landed on the injured list early October, but he can now resume participating in practice squad activities. He appeared in three games with the team last season.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On practice squad injury list Bradley (undisclosed) has been placed on the Browns' practice squad injured list per the NFLs transaction log.

Impact The nature of Bradley's injury is unknown at this time. He will now focus on his recovery before he can get back to work on Cleveland's practice squad.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Signed by Cleveland Bradley was signed to Cleveland's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Bradley spent all of preseason with the Browns, so he's familiar with the system. The same goes for JoJo Natson, who also re-signed with the Browns for practice squad duty. That the Browns kept only five receivers suggests Odell Beckham (knee) will begin full practice in preparation for Week 1 in Kansas City. However, Bradley and Natson could be useful if either Rashard Higgins (leg) or Anthony Schwartz, who missed time during camp, is unable to go Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent packing by Browns Cleveland waived Bradley on Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Bradley appeared in three games for Cleveland as a rookie last season, in which span he caught five of 11 targets for 60 yards. He could be a candidate to pop back up on the practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing again Bradley (neck) returned to practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Bradley missed roughly one week of practice due to his neck injury, but he's now able to resume competing for a depth spot in Cleveland's wide receiver room. Sunday's preseason finale against the Falcons likely represents Bradley's best remaining chance to make an impression on the coaching staff.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with neck injury Bradley did not practice Tuesday due to a neck injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact The wideout signed a reserve/future contract with the club back in January after spending the majority of last season on the team's practice squad. Look for more updates on his status to come as Sunday's preseason matchup with the Giants nears.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inks future pact Bradley signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on Monday.

Impact After playing in three regular-season games with the team, Bradley will stay in Cleveland and aim to see more targets in the upcoming year. The 24-year-old showed what he can do with a larger workload Week 16 against the Jets, a game in which the team was missing its top four receivers. Bradley managed to log five receptions for 60 yards on 11 targets.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Status unknown entering offseason Bradley remained on the practice squad for Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Chiefs.

Impact Bradley, who spent most of the season on the practice squad, was active for a few games toward the end of the season and had five catches, 11 targets and 60 yards -- all coming in one game against the Jets when Cleveland was missing its top four wideouts due to COVID-19 protocols. The Browns can ink him to a reserve/future contract. If not, Bradley is free to sign anywhere.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Bradley didn't suit up in Sunday's wild-card win over the Steelers. The undrafted rookie out of Louisiana played just three regular-season games, receiving all 11 of his targets in a Week 16 loss to the Jets in which almost all of the Browns' wideouts were in COVID-19 protocol. The 24-year-old caught five passes for 60 yards in that game. He'll reside on the practice squad for now, but he could be called back up for the AFC divisional round with a daunting matchup against the Chiefs on tap.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Sunday Bradley has been elevated from the practice squad on Saturday.

Impact Bradley now has the chance to line up at wide receiver for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Steelers. The 24-year-old played in three games throughout the regular season, catching five of his 11 targets for 60 yards.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be active Sunday Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski included Bradley as an option to serve as the third wideout for Sunday's playoff opener against the Steelers, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon J...

Impact The Browns will be without KhaDarel Hodge (reserve/COVID-19), and Donovan Peoples-Jones (concussion) is questionable heading into Sunday night's game. Bradley and Marvin Hall, another name mentioned by Stefanski, played extensively in Week 16 when Cleveland's top four wide receivers were unavailable while on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The coach also talked about running back Kareem Hunt lining up at wide receiver and discussed Alexander Hollins, a wide receiver signed off the Vikings' practice squad Dec. 28.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 60 yards as fill-in starter Bradley caught five of 11 targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Jets.

Impact Bradley stepped in as Cleveland's top available wide receiver with the team's top four options on the reserve/COVID-19 list. He finished second to tight end Austin Hooper in both targets and receiving yards, but the Browns' passing game was held out of the end zone, as both of the team's touchdowns came on the ground. Bradley will be pushed back down the depth chart and may not dress at all against the Steelers in Week 17 if Cleveland gets some of its usual receiving options back.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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