Tag: Demetric Felton

Bengals say new RB Demetric Felton played out of position

The Bengals are excited about the new weapon on the practice squad.

Demetric Felton, the former Cleveland Browns running back the Cincinnati Bengals added to the practice squad, is a guy who coaches say has been playing out of position.

Those Browns used Felton in a hybrid role, lining him up at running back and wide receiver out of the slot.

With the Bengals, offensive coordinator Brian Callahan says Felton will only play running back.

“He’s kind of played out of position,” Callahan said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. “He is doing a lot of slot receiverish-type things, not as much pure running back. It’ll be fun to see what he looks like for us as a back. And I think he’s got some legitimate skill.”

It’s an approach that makes sense from a team-depth standpoint, with things still unsteady behind starter Joe Mixon. Trayveon Williams had the injury in training camp, Chase Brown is a rookie (though projected to break out) and Chris Evans hasn’t seen a significant workload.

If another injury or poor performance forces the team’s hand, Felton is a depth guy they could turn to now that coaches think they have his position and fit in the offense nailed down.

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4 Downs: Austin Watkins dominance, Cade York inconsistencies, and other takeaways vs. Eagles

Enjoy this week’s edition of 4 Downs!

The preseason matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns ended in an 18-18 deadlock. There is no overtime in the preseason (thankfully) as the first career start for quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson ends in a tie. There were quite a few players with spotlights on them, particularly wide receiver Austin Watkins and kicker Cade York (for different reasons).

In this preseason slop fest that consisted of loads of turnovers and penalties, what stood out for the Browns? Here is your preseason Week 2 edition of 4 Downs.

The DTR Show, roster spot battles, and more to watch for as Browns take on Eagles

The Browns, led by rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, will take on the Eagles tonight. What should you be watching for?

After two days of joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Cleveland Browns will now square off with them in their third preseason game of the 2023 season. Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start this game as both Deshaun Watson and Joshua Dobbs will not suit up in Philadelphia.

Thus far we have seen flashes of the first-team offense (who will not play tonight), dominant performances from the 2023 NFL draft class of rookies, and some camp battles heating up as the end of training camp nears.

As the Browns get set for another week of preseason action, what should you be watching in this exhibition matchup against the Eagles?

Which RB should you handcuff to Nick Chubb in fantasy drafts?

This backfield is awfully murky behind the star rusher.

For most of his five NFL seasons, Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb has been backed up by Kareem Hunt, who provided Cleveland with a capable backup and quality option on passing downs. Hunt’s time with the Browns has come to an end, however, leaving the club to sort through new options to line up behind one of the NFL’s best backs.

As we enter August, the three players vying for that spot are RB Jerome Ford, a fifth-round pick a season ago, Demetric Felton, who is entering his third year with the Browns, and running back John Kelly, a former selection of the Los Angeles Rams who has bounced around the NFL since 2018. With Chubb being an elite fantasy back, securing his backup would be a savvy move for fantasy owners, so it’s a good time to look at the competition and who should be targeted as Cleveland’s RB2.

Podcast: Recapping the Browns’ biggest winners and losers from Canton

Which players saw their stock change the most on Thursday

There were a lot of young players that got the chance to prove themselves in Thursday night’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The Cleveland Browns didn’t play any major stars but there was plenty to like especially from this year’s rookie class. Dorian Thompson-Robinson was electric while tackle Dawand Jones played the entire game and did so at a high level.

Cedric Tillman showed his toughness and physicality while defensive tackle Siaki Ika showed he can develop into a decent run defender someday. Those weren’t the only players to play well while others struggled you can click here to watch this episode as the winners and losers are all broken down.

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Twitter reacts to Browns win over the Jets in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game

The return of football is finally here and the fans in Cleveland were alive

The New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns faced off in the Pro Hall of Fame game on Thursday as the long wait for the return of football is finally over. None of the starters played for either team but it was still nice to see the depth players and rookies take the field to battle for roster spots and playing time.

In the end, the Browns beat the Jets by a final score of 21-16 but there was plenty to be excited about. Dorian Thompson-Robinson caught the attention of plenty with his live arm, enthusiasm, and ability to make plays with his legs. Let’s take a look at how fans reacted to this game on social media.

WATCH: Dorian Thompson-Robinson shines as Demetric Felton caps off drive

Demetric Felton finds paydirt!

After a slow start under quarterback Kellen Mond, rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson sparked the offense as they found the endzone on his first drive in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. Cooking the New York Jets to the edge, running back Demetric Felton found paydirt in the third quarter in Canton, Ohio.

Also, keep a close eye on quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson as he throws a big block to spring Felton free into the endzone. The Browns now trail the Jets 16-14.

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Browns: 5 offensive players with the most to gain in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game

Thursday is the prime chance for certain players to make a good impression on the coaching staff

The long wait for Cleveland Browns football is nearly over as they are set to play the New York Jets in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game Thursday night. Though you likely won’t see any starters or major contributors play on Thursday there are still plenty to watch for.

Borderline roster players will benefit from the extra game this year with more of an opportunity to prove themselves to the coaching staff. On top of players trying to make the roster in Cleveland, you have players who are just trying to make an impression on any team in the league to continue their journey.

Here’s a look at five offensive players that stand to gain the most from Thursday’s preseason game.

Nick Chubb is the NFL’s best running back in Madden 24

Madden 24 ratings continue to drop, and the Browns boast the best running back in the game

We are now on day three of the player rating reveal from Madden 24. Today, running backs and offensive linemen have been unveiled, and the Cleveland Browns boast the best running back in the NFL. The dominance of Nick Chubb has been obvious over the past four seasons, and he is finally getting his flowers as the league’s best across the board. And Madden agrees as well.

Here we take a look at Chubb’s rating as well as the rest of the running backs on the roster as well.

Undrafted free agent running back Hassan Hall has not been added yet.

1 veteran player on the roster bubble at each position group for the Browns

After overhauling chunks of their roster, which veterans could find themselves on the bubble as training camp nears?

The Cleveland Browns and general manager set out to add talent not only to positions of need but all over their roster this offseason, and may not be done yet. While the microscope is on the defensive tackle room given how abysmal it was a year ago (meaning second-year player Perrion Winfrey will need to lock in this summer), there are now veterans on the roster bubble in every room.

Who else joins Winfrey as veteran roster bubble candidates as the Browns look to get training camp underway in three weeks? Here is one player per position that will be in a fight for a roster spot.