Tag: Cedric Tillman

Browns Inactives: Ethan Pocic and David Njoku both playing vs. 49ers

As the Browns release their inactives, both David Njoku and Ethan Pocic will play despite their questionable game status

We are just under 90 minutes away from this Week 6 showdown between the beat-up Cleveland Browns and the San Francisco 49ers. The Browns will start P.J. Walker at quarterback in this game as Deshaun Watson is inactive for the second straight game. Positive for the Browns, however, is that both questionable players in tight end David Njoku and center Ethan Pocic are active despite lingering injuries.

All-Pro guard Joel Bitonio will also miss this game, breaking a streak of 102 straight games he has played for the Browns. Michael Dunn is expected to start in his absence, and rookie center Luke Wypler is active for the first time this season as Pocic remains hampered despite playing against this NFC juggernaut.

Can the Browns shock the world in this one?

Here are the gameday inactives for the Browns, led by Watson and Bitonio, who the Browns are hopeful will be back next week as they take on the Indianapolis Colts.

Browns Injury Report: Deshaun Watson, Joel Bitonio officially out vs. 49ers

the final Week 6 injury report has dropped.

The final injury report dropped by the Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers has been released as the two teams get set for war on Sunday at 1 P.M. at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Notably not playing for the Browns in this one are starting quarterback Deshaun Watson and All-Pro guard Joel Bitonio. Added late in the week and also ruled out in this one as well, however, is rookie wide receiver Cedric Tillman.

The Browns listed two as questionable in this game as well, while the 49ers also listed two as questionable entering this Week 6 matchup. The Browns will be starting backup quarterback P.J. Walker in this game, already putting them at a serious disadvantage against one of the premier teams in the league.

Here is the full injury report the Browns provided on Friday, most notably without Myles Garrett on it despite being in a boot after the Ravens game.

Browns Injury Report: Deshaun Watson, Joel Bitonio still out as 49ers near

It is shaping up to be bye week 2.0 this week…

The Cleveland Browns are coming off of their bye week as they get set to take on the San Francisco 49ers, but they are trending toward a second bye week as quarterback Deshaun Watson is not going to play in this Week 6 matchup. Offensive guard Joel Bitonio has not missed a game in 102 straight showings, but that streak is seriously in doubt as he has yet to practice this week as well.

All in all, four starters did not practice for the Browns on Thursday with just one practice left before they take on the 5-0 49ers at home. The 49ers on the other end of the spectrum, however, enter this matchup as healthy as they could have wished for as they have just three players listed on their injury report.

Here is the full injury report for the Browns, including players who did not practice and those who were limited in practice on Thursday.

PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ offensive players vs. Ravens

It was a horrible day for the Browns offense

Without their starting quarterback on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns were horrible offensively. They only managed three points and it took until late in the second half before the team had totaled 100 yards of total offense. Rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson truly looked like a rookie day-three pick as he never looked comfortable.

It was clear from the beginning that the Ravens defense knew they could capitalize on the struggles of the Browns offense line early and often this week. The team has a major problem right now at left tackle that likely won’t have a fix this season without many options out there.

The team couldn’t establish a run game and when they did find some success they often had those plays negated by a penalty. The team will now have the bye week to lick their wounds and figure things out before the 49ers come to town. Here are the top 10 highest-graded offensive players from Sunday according to PFF.

Cedric Tillman records first NFL reception

Former Vol Cedric Tillman records first NFL reception.

Former Vol wide receiver Cedric Tillman recorded his first reception in the National Football League on Sunday.

Tillman and Cleveland lost at home to Baltimore, 28-3, in Week 4.

The former Vol recorded one reception for five yards against the Ravens. He was targeted three times.

Tillman played wide receiver at Tennessee from 2018-22. He recorded 109 receptions, 1,622 receiving yards, 17 receiving touchdowns and averaged 14.9 yards per reception at Tennessee.

Tillman is one of nine Tennessee players in school history to record a 200-yard receiving game. He recorded 10 receptions for 200 receiving yards and one touchdown against Georgia in 2021.

PHOTOS: A look at Cedric Tillman through the years

Browns: Cedric Tillman can rise to the occasion if Amari Cooper is sidelined vs. Steelers?

The rookie can hold down the fort if Cooper misses time

The Cleveland Browns got some bad news on Saturday when wide receiver Amari Cooper reaggravated his groin injury making him questionable for Monday night’s game in Pittsburgh. Though there is still a chance he plays against the Steelers, but if he doesn’t the team still has plenty of talent at the position. Third-round pick Cedric Tillman has shown the skill set to step in if the team needs him.

Though Tillman isn’t the exact kind of player Cooper is he has the size and physicality to make plays in his place. He has shown great body control and the ability to make tough contested catches, especially in the red zone.

This game could show exactly why the team drafted Tillman after adding Elijah Moore, you can never have enough playmakers in the passing game. Donovan Peoples-Jones will play a big part as well but mixing in another good route runner with reliable hands and good athleticism in Tillman the team can be just fine for a game or two without Cooper.

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Browns announce 6 number changes ahead of Week 1 matchup vs. Bengals

Number changes have been made for six players

The NFL regular season is finally upon us as the Cleveland Browns prepare to face their in-state rival Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday in Cleveland Browns Stadium as rookies Cedric Tillman and Dawand Jones get set for their debuts. The place is likely to be packed for one of the most anticipated Browns seasons since the return in 1999.

The Browns have added talent all over the roster heading into this season which should result in more wins. They are faced with a tough task as the AFC North has four teams that could fight for the players and that’s without talking about the non-division teams that have elite quarterbacks.

As normal several players have made number changes after roster cutdowns make more available. With a total of 90 players going into training camp, it can be difficult for faces added late or rookies to get the number they want for the 2023 season.

Here’s a look at six players who have recently changed their number before the matchup with Cincinnati.

PFF’s 10 highest-graded offensive players vs. Chiefs

Who impressed PFF the most in Saturday’s preseason finale

The offensive starters for the Cleveland Browns, minus Joel Bitonio and Nick Chubb, got the most playing time they have had all preseason in the finale on Saturday. There were some growing pains out the gate with Jordan Wilkins fumbling twice but overall they were encouraging.

They were able to move the ball both on the ground and threw the air with Deshaun Watson making some productive throws after extending the play with his legs. A good portion of the top-graded players on offense continue to be on the offensive line as the team will have tough decisions to make in the coming days.

Podcast: Which Browns stood out and who struggled vs the Eagles?

Who helped their stock and who hurt it on Thursday night?

The Cleveland Browns have their third preseason game in the books as they tied the Eagles 18-18 on Thursday night. Wide receiver Austin Watkins Jr continues his great preseason as he made play after play. He showed great body control to adjust to the ball in the air to go along with nice physicality and route running.

Add Cedric Tillman to the mix and the team has some really tough decisions to make at the position. Another young player making a statement is linebacker Mohamoud Diabate who plays with great range and physicality and his athleticism makes for a good coverage linebacker as well.

The struggles of Cade York continue as he isn’t showing any signs that he is figuring something out. He continues to push the ball right and after getting a second chance at a game-winner he way overcorrected missing it wide left.

We go over these players in more detail in this week’s episode which you can watch by clicking here.

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns on offense vs. the Eagles

Who shined the most on offense against the Eagles

After several brutal practices with the Eagles in Philadelphia, the Cleveland Browns faced them in their third preseason game on Thursday night. The Austin Watkins Jr. story continued as he made even more impressive plays this week.

He understands how to attack a defense and mixes good size and body control with reliable hands making his case for why he should make the roster. Whether he makes it here or somewhere else Watkins Jr. will be on an active roster this year.

Outside of that, the offensive line depth continued to play at a high level with the two Ohio State rookies, Luke Wypler and Dawand Jones, playing well again. How did the top offensive players grade out in Philadelphia according to those at PFF?