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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Dylan Sampson
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Dylan Sampson
NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Fourth-round pick in 2025 placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during Sunday's game; expected to miss significant time. Last season he rushed for 175 yards and caught 33 passes for 271 yards with two touchdowns.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sampson is expected to miss 'significant time' after suffering a knee injury in the Browns' Week 1 loss to the Jaguars. Veteran journeyman Reheim Sanders stepped into the vacated change-of-pace and passing-down role, which is noteworthy considering it wasn't lead back Quinshon Judkins who saw his role grow. This backfield appears as close to a full stay-away as possible in fantasy circles, at least for as long as Deshaun Watson remains the starter under center.NegativeDepth ChartSep 15, 2026
Sampson is the No. 2 back behind Quinshon Judkins on the depth chart. As a fourth-round pick last year, he ran 65 times for 175 yards as a rookie and caught 33 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns.NegativeInjurySep 15, 2026
Sampson left Sunday's loss to the Jaguars after hurting his knee in the first quarter. Head coach Todd Monken said on Monday that Sampson was still being evaluated, but Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that he is expected to miss significant time.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Sampson suffered a knee injury in Week 1 and requires monitoring for Week 2 status.NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026
Dylan Sampson left the game against Cleveland in Week 1 and did not return, though the severity of the injury was not detailed in the report.NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026
Sampson took the opening kickoff out to the 40 yard line on the Browns' first possession, indicating he handled return duties in the season opener.NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026
Browns running back/returner Dylan Sampson has been downgraded to out with a knee injury.NegativeInjurySep 13, 2026
Running back/returner Dylan Sampson is questionable to return with a knee injury; he was shown heading to the locker room for further examination on the CBS broadcast and subsequently returned to the sideline.NegativeValueSep 9, 2026
Ranked 6th among running backs in Justin Boone's Week 1 RB trade value charts.PositiveDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Dylan Sampson is part of the Cleveland Browns' featured backfield alongside second-year back Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders, with Jaleel McLaughlin joining the practice squad as injury depth.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Sampson is listed as a running back in the Browns' backfield, with fullback Michael Burton potentially lining up in front of him in the backfield or at tight end/H-back spots depending on how head coach Todd Monken uses the formation.PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026
Second-year running back Dylan Sampson is described as 'electric with the ball' by the source; he was third on the team with 33 receptions and recorded a team-long 66-yard reception, positioning him as a pass-game weapon out of the backfield in the Browns' offense.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Pass-blocking ability is a significant concern limiting his usage. Last season, Sampson earned a Pro Football Focus pass-blocking grade of 23, and head coach Todd Monken emphasized that improvement in protection—particularly against blitzing linebackers and safeties—is 'the biggest thing' determining how much he can be featured in the offense.PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026
Second-year running back was third on the Browns with 33 receptions and a team-long 66-yard reception last season. Head coach Todd Monken describes him as 'electric with the ball in his hands' and views him as a potential tough matchup when lined up against linebackers, with plans to get him in space and utilize him in the passing game rotation to function at a high level.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Sampson subbed in for two third downs for the Browns in preseason Week 1, confirming his role as a passing-down back. The source notes this was not a surprise.PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026
Sampson made a fantastic play on a 43-yard screen pass from Deshaun Watson in the Browns' preseason opener, accounting for most of Watson's passing yards in the game. The play showcased Sampson's receiving ability and potential role in the Browns' offense.NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026
Sampson was involved in multiple offensive plays including a dropped screen pass for 2 yards, a short run on 3rd-and-2 that fell just short, and a 43-yard screen pass that sprung free, showing mixed results in early offensive involvement.PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026
Sampson caught a 43-yard screen pass from Deshaun Watson on Cleveland's third series, part of Watson's four-for-four passing drive that led to a touchdown and a 10-0 Browns lead.NegativeValueJul 29, 2026
Dylan Sampson is listed in the Bargain Bin at $3 salary cap value, indicating the source views him as a low-cost option in 2026 fantasy drafts.NegativeRoleNo date
Sampson is categorized as a backup with flex potential in Cleveland.NegativeRoleNo date
Sampson is listed among backups with flex potential, indicating the source views him as a backup option with some fantasy value in PPR formats or as a flex play.NegativeRoleNo date
Sampson is listed as a backup with flex potential for the Browns.