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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Michael Burton
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Yahoo Sports NFL about Michael Burton.
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Michael Burton
NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Burton received 6 snaps (12% snap share) at fullback with no stats registered in Week 1.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Burton, a true fullback, was added to the Browns and eliminated the need to keep four tight ends on the roster (Monken's typical practice). Burton can line up in traditional tight end and H-back spots, providing versatility in the backfield in front of RBs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson or outside the offensive tackle or tight end.PositiveDepth ChartAug 28, 2026
The source projects Burton will make the 53-man roster as the fullback. Head coach Todd Monken prefers having a fullback; the team was expected to draft one but didn't, so Burton signed. By keeping him, the tight end room can become three players instead of four, freeing roster space. Burton was used in preseason more as a tight end/H-back than traditional fullback, strictly a blocker but was thrown to a few times in the Patriots preseason game.NegativeRoleNo date
Burton, a 34-year-old fullback with 12 years of NFL experience, was signed by the Browns likely because Todd Monken utilized veteran Patrick Ricard frequently when coaching the Ravens. Burton had a regular gameday role for 10 straight years before the Broncos placed him on injured reserve with a hamstring injury at the end of training camp in 2025, ending his streak of action. As long as he recovers from the hamstring injury, his experience figures to put him in a favorable position to win a roster spot; he carries 75% roster odds.