The Cleveland Browns will have multiple running backs in the mix when it comes time to kick off Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. The bulk of the carries is expected to be handled by Jerome Ford and D’Onta Foreman, who are both predicted to see a split amount of snaps as Nick Chubb slowly returns to health.
Foreman will look to have a recognizable role in this offense during his first year as a Brown, especially regarding red zone carries.
The Browns’ featured backs will also be supported by Pierre Strong Jr., who proved to have solid playmaking ability in 2023. While none of us know coach Stefanski’s plan with the running backs, they are assumed to go with the hot hand.
One pivotal factor of the run game will be who is starting at left tackle for Cleveland. The expectation is that Jedrick Wills will get the nod to assume his usual starting position. There are also rumors that Jack Conklin could be switching to his collegiate position with the rise of second-year right tackle Dawand Jones.
We’ll see who is defending our running backs when they take on the Cowboys in Cleveland on September 8th.