Quinshon Judkins only 13 routes on 30 Deshaun Watson dropbacks yesterday. Even though Dylan Sampson (knee) went down very early in game. Browns went with third-stringer Raheim Sanders for 13 routes.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Sanders caught three passes on just 11 routes with only one carry, but the source lists his stock as up, suggesting he's carved out a role in passing situations and clear third-down work despite limited overall volume.

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PositiveSleeperSep 14, 2026RotoWire

Raheem Sanders is recommended as a deep-league waiver wire add and the 'next man in' for the Cleveland backfield following an injury to Dylan Sampson.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Following Dylan Sampson's injury, Raheem Sanders has been promoted to the RB2 role for the Cleveland Browns and is recommended as a waiver wire pickup.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Sanders is the clear handcuff to Quinshon Judkins in Cleveland following Dylan Sampson's knee injury. Sanders had one carry and three receptions for 25 yards in Week 1.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Jared Smola

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Browns Week 1 RB opportunities Quinshon Judkins: 12 carries, 2 targets Raheim Sanders: 1 carry, 3 targets

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Sanders impressed on kickoff returns despite not being the starter; three kickoff returns for 130 yards with 43.3 yards per return, including a 74-yard return in the third quarter and a 37-yard return in the fourth quarter. He took over after Dylan Sampson became injured early in the game.

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Despite not being the starting kickoff returner (Dylan Sampson was), Sanders impressed on every kickoff return after Sampson's early injury. He recorded three kickoff returns for 130 yards with a 43.3-yard average per return, including a 74-yard electric return in the third quarter with one man to beat, a 31-yard return in the second quarter, and a 37-yard return in the fourth quarter.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Sanders caught a first-down pass from Watson in the second quarter and had a breakaway 78-yard kickoff return to the Browns' 24-yard line in the third quarter, the furthest the Browns had been on offense all day.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Sanders had a breakaway 78-yard kickoff return to the Browns' 24 yard line in the third quarter, the furthest the Browns' offense had been all day, and also caught a first-down pass from Watson late in the first half.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Undrafted free agent from last year likely to play a role for the Browns in the running back rotation.

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NegativeValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 1st among running backs in Justin Boone's Week 1 RB trade value charts.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 6, 2026RotoWire

Raheem Sanders is the number three back in Cleveland and would likely enter a committee with Dylan Samson if Quinshon Judkins were to miss time.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raheim Sanders is part of the Cleveland Browns' featured backfield alongside second-year back Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, with Jaleel McLaughlin joining the practice squad as injury depth.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Sanders is a new addition to the 2026 roster; the source rates the RB room as 'much improved,' indicating Sanders is part of a significant upgrade at the position.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Sanders is projected to make the 53-man roster as the team's primary backup running back and best blocking back for pass protection, winning the competition against Ahmani Marshall for the reserve role behind Quinshon Judkins.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Raheim Sanders, nicknamed 'Rocket,' is competing to secure his spot as the third running back on the Browns roster behind Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, who have locked up the top of the depth chart. A few carries in the first few series of the preseason game looked promising, suggesting Sanders is on his way to having that third-back role.

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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Nicknamed 'Rocket,' Sanders is competing to secure the third running back spot on the depth chart behind Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson. A few carries in the first few series showed Sanders is on his way to having that role, suggesting he has a path to roster inclusion and potential playing time in the Browns' backfield rotation.

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PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Was the clear RB1 in the first half with both Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson sidelined; the source indicates Sanders is the presumed starter for the Browns backfield.

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PositiveNewsAug 24, 2026Ted Nguyen

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Wrote about Sanders’ game vs Bills and why it wasn’t as impressive as I thought watching it from TV. I would have started Sanders but I can see why Monken is giving Watson the nod if he had the lead coming into week 2. [Quoted](

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NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Started and played 24 snaps, taking 12 carries for 31 yards. Jordyn Tyson notes Sanders has looked slow but may default into the No. 3 role with Ahmani Marshall and Davon Booth also failing to make an impression.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 24, 2026Footballguys

Raheim Sanders has fallen behind Ahmani Marshall in the battle for the No. 3 running back job on the Browns depth chart during preseason.

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NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026Footballguys

The battle for the third running back spot between Raheim Sanders and Ahmani Marshall remained unclear. Sanders had the flashier joint practice, ripping off the run of the day to the Bills' 4-yard line and catching passes in both 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 periods, but Saturday blunted the momentum with 12 first-half carries at just 2.6 yards per attempt. The tiebreaker may be special teams, where Marshall was a core coverage player in college, while Sanders did not log a single special teams snap in his four active games last season.

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PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

RB Raheim Sanders received additional action during the Browns-Bills joint practice due to Quinshon Judkins sitting out. Sanders had a highlight-worthy run where he reversed directions mid-run with QB Deshaun Watson helping lead the way on a downfield block for a big gain. Sanders was also noted as having some nice blocks in pass protection during the practice.

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PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026Dawgs By Nature

RB Raheim Sanders received increased action during the joint practice with Quinshon Judkins sitting out. Sanders had a notable run where he reversed directions mid-run with QB Deshaun Watson helping lead the way on a downfield block for a big gain. Sanders was also noted as having some nice blocks in pass protection during the practice.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In a battle with Ahmani Marshall for the third running back spot; carried 2 times for 9 yards (4.5 YPC) and caught 2 passes for 7 yards on 2 targets across 14 snaps (21% of plays).

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Dawgs By Nature

Sanders is competing with Ahmani Marshall for the third running back spot; he recorded 2 carries for 9 yards (4.5 YPC) and 2 catches for 7 yards in the preseason game.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source reports that RB Raheim Sanders will get his shot at the No. 3 running back role in this week's preseason game after RB Ahmani Marshall had the opportunity last week, indicating a change in the backup running back rotation.

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PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026Dawgs By Nature

RB will get his shot at the No. 3 running back role in this week's preseason game against Buffalo, replacing Ahmani Marshall who held the role last week.

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PositiveNewsAug 17, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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Raheim "Rocket" Sanders - Preseason Week 1 - every touch

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Raheim Sanders is shown receiving a handoff from Shedeur Sanders at Browns OTA in Berea on May 27, 2026, indicating he is part of the Browns' running back rotation during the offseason.

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