Browns running back Dylan Sampson carves out pass-catching role after knee injury return
The gist
Browns running back Dylan Sampson caught six of eight targets for 62 yards in a 27-6 loss.
His snaps over Quinshon Judkins made him a waiver-wire name before Week 10.
How it unfolded
- Sep 15, 2026Sampson was placed on injured reserve after sustaining a knee injury in the season opener at Jacksonville.
- Oct 14, 2026Sampson was designated for return from injured reserve.
- Oct 24, 2026The Browns activated Sampson; he has appeared in 16 career games with 175 career rushing yards on 65 attempts and 33 receptions for 271 yards with two touchdowns.
Key terms
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
- waiver-wire
- A player transaction system where a contracted player is made available for other teams to claim within a set period.
- flex play
- A game where participants manage virtual football teams and earn points based on real players' performances.
Source: Wikipedia