Browns starting RB Quinshon Judkins was spotted in a walking boot on his right foot in the locker room following Sunday’s loss to the Jets. Judkins had 14 carries for 44 yards and 3 receptions for 6 yards on 4 targets, and did not exit the game due to any injury. Still, the sight of a boot is worrisome given that it’s the same leg where Judkins suffered a broken fibula and dislocated ankle 10 months ago.
Judkins’ direct backup is Raheim “The Rocket” Sanders, but he suffered a hip injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game. With Dylan Sampson still on IR, that leaves UDFA Jaleel McLaughlin and practice-squad addition Jaret Patterson as the Browns’ only remaining running backs. Fantasy football managers must monitor this situation closely because McLaughlin shapes up as a priority waiver wire target for Judkins managers if both Judkins and Sanders miss time. ~Jason Diaz
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Dylan Sampson left Week 1’s loss vs. the Jaguars due to a knee injury and left the stadium using crutches and wearing a knee brace. Sampson was hurt about halfway through the first quarter during a kickoff return.
Sampson was at least able to come back to the sideline and test his knee out in an attempt to return to the game after putting a brace on it, so it doesn’t seem like a long-term injury. However, Cabot reports that his knee will be put through further tests Monday to determine the severity of the injury. Sampson is expected to play the pass catching RB role for the Browns this season, a role that 2nd year player Raheim “Rocket” Sanders took over once Sampson left the game. Fantasy football managers will need to keep an eye on the results of Monday’s tests for a potential timeline of how long Sampson will be sidelined.
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters he’s unsure if Najee Harris will be ready for training camp, casting further doubt on an injury that was initially described as “superficial.” With Harris’ recovery timeline now murky, the situation has gone from minor concern to potential red flag. The former first-round pick is undraftable in fantasy formats until there’s clarity on the severity and return timetable.
In Harris’ absence, rookie Omarion Hampton is poised to benefit. The first-rounder has already drawn praise from the coaching staff for his pass-catching ability and could vault well beyond his current 4th-round ADP with an expanded workload in Greg Roman’s run-heavy scheme.
Second-year back Kimani Vidal has continued to see first-team reps alongside Justin Herbert in training camp. Given Greg Roman’s history of deploying multiple running backs, Vidal could carve out standalone value if Harris’ absence lingers.
Undrafted rookie Raheim “Rocket” Sanders is another name to monitor. He’s expected to get preseason reps—particularly in the upcoming Hall of Fame Game—and could emerge as a deep sleeper behind Hampton in the Chargers’ backfield.
Author: Pat Mitchell(@PatMitchellFF)
