2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$98−27.4%1W−83%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $588
AGE21Sep 14, 2004
EXP1 yrsince 2025
HEIGHT5'8"
inherits 3% of CLE carries (15% vacated, his claim 17%); inherits 2% of CLE targets (55% vacated, his claim 5%)
Sampson (knee) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice.
Despite being designated for return from injured reserve earlier Wednesday, Sampson didn't end up logging any reps after having his 21-day practice window opened. Prior to the Browns' first Week 6 practice, head coach Todd Monken told Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram that Sampson has a chance at being activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, but the second-year back would likely need to put in a full workout Thursday or Friday to make that a reality.
Head coach Todd Monken said Monday that there is a "possibility" that the Browns open the 21-day practice window for Sampson (knee) this week, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Sampson was placed on injured reserve in mid-September due to a left knee injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Jaguars. Monken opened the door for Sampson to be designated to return from IR during Week 6 prep, though his practice participation over the coming days would ultimately determine whether he would be ready to play against the Ravens on Sunday. Sampson's potential return could be an important one for the Browns, given that Quinshon Judkins (foot) and Raheim Sanders (hip) both left this past Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Jets due to their respective injuries.
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Sampson (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
It's unclear exactly how much time Sampson will miss. He is expected back this season, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, but his placement on IR means he will miss at least the next four games. Jaleel McLaughlin was brought up from the practice squad, and both he and Raheim Sanders -- who played 18 snaps on offense and got four touches Sunday after Sampson's exit -- will work behind starter Quinshon Judkins.
Sampson (knee) is expected to miss "significant time," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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Coach Todd Monken said Monday the team is still evaluating the severity of Sampson's knee injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Sampson was on crutches and wearing a brace on the left knee he injured during Sunday's loss to Jacksonville, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Sampson (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Sampson sustained a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Jaguars and is considered questionable to return, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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Sampson was rested for the Browns' 37-13 win over the Patriots in their Aug. 27 preseason finale.
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Sampson carried the ball four times for six yards and caught both his targets for 43 yards in Saturday's 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears.
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Ahead of training camp, Sampson is in line to reprise his role in a Cleveland backfield that will be led by Quinshon Judkins and also includes Raheim Sanders and Ahmani Marshall, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
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Sampson carried the ball 10 times for 32 yards and caught two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 20-18 win over the Bengals.
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Sampson could lead Cleveland's backfield in the last two games of the regular season, as the Browns announced that Quinshon Judkins was placed on injured reserve after undergoing successful surgery Tuesday to repair a dislocated right ankle and fractured right fibula.
Sampson last suited up in Week 14, but he has a chance to return in Week 17 against the Steelers after practicing in limited fashion Wednesday and Thursday. If available against the Steelers, Sampson could get most of the touches in Cleveland's Judkins-less backfield over Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams.
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