Improving daily
Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Sampson (hand/calf) is improving by the day, Noah Monroe of the Browns' official website reports.
Sampson missed Week 16, and the coach is hopeful for a return this coming Sunday against the Steelers. With Quinshon Judkins (leg/ankle) out of action for the remainder of the regular season, the Browns hope to have a full complement of backs available. That includes Sampson, Raheim Sanders and Trayveon Williams. If all are healthy for Week 17, Sampson would be considered the lead back.
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Quinshon Judkins
Clear of injury report
Judkins (personal) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against Carolina, Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.com reports.
Quinshon Judkins
Back at practice Friday
Judkins (personal) was in uniform for the start of Friday's practice, Zac Jackson reports.
Quinshon Judkins
Limited for personal reasons Thursday
Judkins (personal) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Jerry Jeudy
Blanked by Tampa Bay
Jeudy failed to haul in his lone target during the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
KC Concepcion Jr.
Turns seven touches into just 22 yards
Concepcion caught all six targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 23-19 win over the Bucs. He added one rushing attempt for minus-6 yards.
Denzel Boston
Scores another long TD in upset win
Boston caught five of seven targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in the Browns' 23-19 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Andre Szmyt
Converts all five kicks vs. Tampa Bay
Szmyt made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Deshaun Watson
Makes strong case in upset win
Watson completed 24 of 30 passes for 238 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while adding seven rushes for 22 yards in the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Harold Fannin Jr.
Contributes five catches in win
Fannin secured five of six targets for 54 yards in the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Quinshon Judkins
Inefficient with 17 touches
Judkins rushed 12 times for 21 yards and brought in all five targets for 27 yards in the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.