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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Blake Whiteheart
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Blake Whiteheart
NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Whiteheart received 20 snaps (39% snap share) and caught 1 pass on 1 target for 14 yards in Week 1. The source notes he caught the opening pass but had no other targets. Cleveland used only two tight ends getting reps.NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026
Whiteheart caught a simple, open 14-yard pass on the Browns' first play of the game, showing early involvement in the offense before the team's collapse.PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
With TE Jack Stoll going on IR, Whiteheart appears to be the favorite as the team's backup tight end; he has been a regular pass catcher over the past few weeks and received Deshaun Watson's first pass of the day on the final practice session of training camp.NegativeDepth ChartAug 25, 2026
Blake Whiteheart is a career journeyman tight end behind Harold Fannin Jr. on the Browns depth chart, indicating limited upside as a backup option.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Whiteheart was set on the left side during the touchdown drive and contributed to perfect protection on the 16-yard touchdown pass to Floriea. He was part of the second-team offensive line that played very well together and demonstrated effective blocking schemes.NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Whiteheart caught a 16-yard pass from Shedeur Sanders on a crucial 4th-and-2 conversion from the Bills' 41 yard line, helping the Browns extend their opening drive.PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026
TE Blake Whiteheart caught a touchdown pass from QB Deshaun Watson during a red zone drill in the Browns-Bills joint practice, demonstrating his value in the red zone offense.NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026
Caught 1 pass for 6 yards on 1 target across 25 snaps (38% of plays) in the preseason opener.NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026
Whiteheart was targeted by Watson on the opening drive, receiving a pass on first down as part of Watson's early offensive sequence, indicating early involvement in the passing game.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Whiteheart is likely to cement the second tight end spot in Monken's offense, which will feature multiple tight-end sets and 12 personnel groupings, though the source notes this is not a given.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Whiteheart is likely to cement the second tight end spot in Monken's offense, though the source notes this is not a given. The Browns are expected to keep four tight ends on the final roster and currently have six in camp competing for spots.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Whiteheart is likely to cement the second tight end spot in Monken's multiple tight-end offense, though this is not guaranteed. The Browns plan to keep four tight ends on the final roster and currently have six in camp competing for those spots.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Whiteheart is most likely to cement the second tight end spot in Monken's multiple tight-end offense, though that position is not a given; the Browns will keep four TEs on the final roster with six currently in camp.NegativeRoleJul 25, 2026
Whiteheart is likely to cement the second tight end spot in Monken's offense, though the source notes this is not a given. The Browns will keep four tight ends on the final roster and currently have six in camp competing for spots.NegativeDepth ChartNo date
Whiteheart is competing for the backup tight end role after Harold Fannin, with the depth chart wide open from the second spot onward. An undrafted free agent who joined the Browns in 2024 after failing to make the Cardinals' roster, Whiteheart has minimal receiving production (8 catches, 55 yards, 1 TD in two years with Cleveland) but contributed 10 tackles on special teams last year; he carries a 40% roster odds projection.