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UPDATED: Browns cutting WR KhaDarel Hodge, DT Sheldon Day, FB Johnny Stanton IV The Browns’ initial 53-man roster won’t have receiver/special teamer KhaDarel Hodge, defensive tackle Sheldon Day, fullback Johnny Stanton I...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Used at tight end Stanton had one carry for a one-yard loss and caught both targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 17-13 win over the Giants in preseason Week 2.

Impact The Browns rested their top three tight ends, leaving them light at the position. Enter Stanton, normally a backup to fullback Andy Janovich, to get reps behind Connor Davis and Jordan Franks. Stanton could serve has a hybrid fullback/tight end, which could be useful for Cleveland after the team lost Stephen Carlson during the exhibition opener to what appears to be a season-ending knee injury.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former UNLV QB+ Johnny Stanton is LGBTQ+ ally In 2018, former UNLV quarterback Johnny Stanton suffered an ankle injury that put him on the shelf at a crucial time, just as he was beginni...

JUNE 30, 2021 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Agrees to future contract Stanton signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on Tuesday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stanton made his NFL debut in 2020, recording 21 total snaps without a touch. Fellow fullback Andy Janovich is under contract for another season, so Stanton is a long shot to make the roster in 2021.

JANUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Stanton returned to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Impact Stanton failed to record a stat across his 12 offensive and nine special teams snaps. Should starting fullback Andy Janovich remain on the reserve/COVID-19 list, look for Stanton to get another start Sunday in Jacksonville.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated by Browns Stanton has officially been promoted to the Browns' active roster, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Stanton has been called up from the practice squad to fill in for Andy Janovich (reserve/COVID-19 list) at fullback. It will mark his NFL debut. He is expected to primarily contribute as a blocker out of the backfield.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could join Browns in Week 11 Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned Stanton as a potential candidate to get a callup from the practice squad to replace Andy Janovich (reserve/COVID-19 list) in Sunday's...

Impact Janovich was placed list Monday, but he still has time to pass the necessary protocols ahead of Sunday's contest. That said, if Janovich can't go, Stanton would be the most logical option to replace, should the Browns want to add another blocker to their backfield. Stanton has yet to make his NFL debut.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Stanton’s journey from QB, to LB, to TE, and now FB continues in Cleveland Stanton worked relentlessly to learn the fullback position and earn a shot in training camp

AUGUST 26, 2020 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Former Nebraska, UNLV Quarterback Johnny Stanton Signed By Cleveland Browns As A Fullback Johnny Stanton is the newest Cleveland Brown. The former Nebraska and UNLV football player has taken a rather circuitous route to the NFL ci...

JANUARY 30, 2020 • INQUISITR.COM