Released by Pats

The Patriots plan to release Britt (hamstring), Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The purge of injured wideouts continues in New England, with Britt following the same path Jordan Matthews (hamstring) and Malcolm Mitchell (knee) did earlier this summer. The 29-year-old was expected to be in the mix for a key role during Julian Edelman's four-game suspension to begin the season, but a hamstring injury has made it impossible for Britt to put forth his case. Phillip Dorsett seems to have a solid grasp on the starting job opposite Chris Hogan, at least until Edelman is…read more

Falling behind in competition

Britt (hamstring) feels like he's fallen behind while missing practice this summer, Mark Daniels of The Providence Journal reports. "You never know with a hamstring. One day you feel good. Then something's in the air and [it's] popping," Britt said. "I definitely feel like I'm behind, because I'm not out there with the guys getting the chemistry that I need with the quarterbacks and just with everybody on the same page with what we do."

Analysis: Britt reportedly made a strong impression in the early stages of the offseason program, but he hasn't logged a full practice (or played in a preseason game) since injuring his hamstring June 5. The 29-year-old still has some time to make his case for a Week 1 role, as the Patriots are badly in need of help at wide receiver with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games of the season. Phillip Dorsett lined up with Edelman and Chris Hogan on the first-team offense during the team's first…read more

In line to sit Thursday

Britt (hamstring) is not on track to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Eagles, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Britt displayed some flashes in OTAs, but he's been slowed in training camp, stalling what could have turned into a modest hype train in the wake of the departure of both Jordan Matthews and Malcolm Mitchell. Look for Britt to make a push for a key role in the Patriots offense during the last two-plus weeks of the team's preparation in advance of regular-season action. Given that Julian Edelman is suspended for the first four weeks of the season, Chris Hogan is the only New England wideout…read more

Remains limited at practice

Britt (hamstring) remains limited at practice, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Analysis: Britt has yet to practice fully this summer, which is less than optimal, considering some of the Patriots' other injury issues at wideout, as well as Julian Edelman's looming four-game suspension. We'd be surprised if Britt played in Thursday's preseason tilt against the Eagles, so look for the wideout to make his push for a key role in the offense during the last two weeks of the team's preparation in advance of Week 1 action.

Returns to practice

Britt (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.

Analysis: Britt returned to practice Friday when he was removed from the PUP list, but the Patriots then held him out for most of Tuesday's session. While it now appears Britt's brief absence was just a precautionary measure, he'll likely be held out again for Thursday's preseason game against Washington. With Malcolm Mitchell (knee) and Jordan Matthews (hamstring) recently getting released, Britt is competing for snaps with Phillip Dorsett, Eric Decker, Cordarrelle Patterson, Braxton Berrios and Riley…read more

Held out of practice

Britt (hamstring) didn't practice Tuesday, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.

Analysis: Britt returned to practice Friday and was removed from the PUP list, but his absence Tuesday suggests he still isn't back to 100 percent. While the competition at wide receiver thinned out a bit when the Patriots placed Jordan Matthews (hamstring) on injured reserve and released Malcolm Mitchell (knee), the signing of Eric Decker means Britt will still need to compete for a roster spot. With Julian Edelman suspended for the first four weeks of the season, Chris Hogan is the only New England…read more

Returns to practice

Britt (hamstring) returned to the practice field Friday, NESN.com reports.

Analysis: Though his presence Friday is a step in the right direction, Britt did not take part in team drills, indicating that he's still working his way back from the hamstring issue that caused him to sit out the Patriots' first seven training camp practices. With Julian Edelman set to serve a four-game suspension to start the season and Jordan Matthews (hamstring) on IR, there will be snaps to be had out of the gate alongside Chris Hogan. Britt's main competition on that front will come from Phillip…read more

Starting on PUP list

Britt (hamstring) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The hamstring injury was first reported in early June and is apparently taking a long time to heal. Britt can't really afford to take a cautious approach, as he's part of a deep competition at wide receiver, with outcomes ranging from a starting job to being released before Week 1. The 29-year-old caught two passes in three games with the Patriots last regular season, then served as a healthy scratch throughout the playoffs. With Julian Edelman set to serve a four-game suspension, New England…read more

Britt did not participate in Wednesday's mandatory minicamp practice due to a hamstring injury he sustained Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Britt signed with the Patriots late in 2017 after being waived by the Browns, totaling two catches for 23 yards in the three games he appeared in with New England. The veteran wideout has plenty of competition to beat out to not only see playing time, but also to make the 53-man roster. He will sit out at least one practice before returning to the field.

Britt was the receiver "who stood out most" during Tuesday's OTA session, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Analysis: The 6-foot-3, 223-pounder is looking to get back on track after a rough 2017 campaign in which he was limited to 20 catches for 256 yards and two TDs in 12 games (including nine with the Browns). The 10-year pro is currently flying under the radar in fantasy circles, but Reiss noted that Britt was running well Tuesday and if the 29-year-old can develop a good rapport with QB Tom Brady, there's bounce-back potential here.

In the aftermath of Tuesday's trade of Brandin Cooks to the Rams, Britt is among the Patriots wideouts who could see an expanded role in 2018, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Britt didn't do much during his late-season stint with New England in 2017, but with a full offseason with the team now on tap, the wideout will look to carve out a role behind top returnees Julian Edelman (knee) and Chris Hogan. In any case, with Danny Amendola now in Miami, there will certainly be competition for slotting behind the aforementioned duo. Also in the receiver mix along with Britt are Phillip Dorsett, Malcolm Mitchell (knee) and Cordarrelle Patterson. In addition, the Patriots…read more

The Patriots picked up Britt's team option for the 2018 season Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Among the Patriots receivers targeted at least 30 times in 2017, three of them (Danny Amendola, Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead) will be unrestricted free agents in the near future, so Britt will have an entire offseason to work his way into the good graces of quarterback Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Britt landed in New England in mid-December after a disappointing nine-game run with the Browns, with whom he repaid a four-year investment with 18 catches on 38 targets. For his…read more

Britt finished the 2017 regular season with 20 catches on 42 targets for 256 yards and two TDs in 12 games, including nine contests with the Browns and three with the Patriots.

Analysis: It's been an interesting journey for Britt, who parlayed a strong season with the Rams in 2016 into a four-year, $32.5 million free-agent contract with the Browns this past offseason. Things never clicked for the 6-foot-3, 223-pound wideout in a Cleveland uniform, and he ended up signing a deal with the Patriots (that runs through next season) after being waived by the Browns in December. Set to earn $1,468,750 in 2018, Britt stands to benefit from a full offseason with the Patriots, though…read more

Britt (coach's decision) is inactive for Saturday's divisional-round game versus the Titans.

Analysis: After joining the Patriots on Dec. 12, Britt played a combined 40 offensive snaps in the final three games of the season. With Chris Hogan healthy again, though, the Patriots don't have a need for the veteran wide receiver in their playoff opener.

Britt did not catch any passes in Sunday's 26-6 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Britt was targeted twice in the contest, but he has yet to get much going in a New England uniform in his short stint with the team. Looking ahead to the postseason, Britt will continue to profile as a depth option behind fellow wideouts Brandin Cooks, Chris Hogan (shoulder) and Danny Amendola.

Britt, who was on the field for two of 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers, caught his only target in the contest for seven yards.

Analysis: Britt, who joined the Patriots just last week, quickly got into the team's wideout mix with Chris Hogan out with a shoulder injury. Once he gets up to speed with the team's playbook, the wideout should see more snaps, but as long as Brandin Cooks, Danny Amendola and Hogan are around, Britt profiles as a depth option for New England.

Britt is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Steelers, WEEI.com reports.

Analysis: Britt gives the Patriots some added wideout depth with Chris Hogan out with a shoulder injury, but we'd like to see the team's recent signee get a full and productive game under his belt before recommending him as a fantasy lineup option.

Britt is part of Sunday's game plan and should be active for the Patriots' 4:25 ET game against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The recently signed Britt is thus expected to join the Patriots' pass-catching mix in Week 15, with Chris Hogan (shoulder) looking like a no-go Sunday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Britt is still a fantasy dart in his anticipated debut with the Patriots, but should he click with QB Tom Brady, he could factor in down the stretch and into the postseason.

Britt practiced with the Patriots on Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Britt, who signed a two-year contract with the Patriots, adds depth and size (6-foot-3, 223 pounds) to the team's receiving corps, but it's unrealistic to expect an immediate fantasy splash from the 29-year-old. Brandin Cooks, Chris Hogan and Danny Amendola continue to head New England's wideout corps, so Britt's main competition for snaps, once he gets up to speed with the playbook, will be current No. 4 WR Phillip Dorsett.

Britt is finalizing a deal with the Patriots Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Analysis: After Monday night's struggles in the passing game without Rob Gronkowski (suspension), the Patriots will look to Britt to add some much-needed depth to their wide receiving corps. Britt was waived by Cleveland last Friday and went unclaimed on waivers Monday. In nine games with the Browns this season, Britt caught 18 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns.

Britt wasn't claimed on waivers, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Britt's contract ensured he wouldn't be claimed, but that doesn't mean he won't draw interest if he's willing to settle for a much smaller salary. At the very least, he'll get a shot with a new team in the offseason, after catching just 18 of 37 targets for 233 yards (6.3 per target) and two touchdowns in nine games with the Browns. Britt was actually one of the more efficient receivers in the league in 2016 with the Rams, catching 68 of 111 targets for 1,002 yards (9.0 per target) and five…read more

The Browns plan to waive Britt (ankle) on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Signed to a four-year, $32.5 million contract this offseason with the expectation that he would seize the Browns' No. 1 receiver role, Britt was instead a catastrophic disappointment. In addition to missing three games -- including one in October seemingly for disciplinary reasons -- Britt was often missing in action on the field, hauling in just 18 of 38 targets for 233 yards and two touchdowns this season. With the recent returns of Corey Coleman from a hand injury and Josh Gordon from…read more

Britt (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Britt had plenty of time earlier this season to carve out a role in the Browns offense and didn't do a ton with the opportunity. Though the knee issue likely won't keep Britt off the field Sunday against the Packers, he won't be in line for many snaps now that Corey Coleman and Josh Gordon are back in the mix following lengthy absences and have reclaimed starting receiver roles for the Browns.

Britt was on the field for just 19 percent of the team's offensive snaps and caught two of three targets for 10 yards during Sunday's 19-10 loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: Of the five wideouts who saw field time Sunday, Britt earned the fewest amount of snaps, as Josh Gordon's return greatly cut into his role. Britt -- who has just 18 catches -- has been a huge disappointment in 2017, and his role doesn't figure to be changing any time soon.

Britt (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Analysis: Now that both Corey Coleman and Josh Gordon (suspension) are available for the first time all season this week, Britt's fantasy upside, which was limited to begin with, takes another hit. Through eight games, Britt has logged just 16 catches for 223 yards and two scores, numbers that don't align very well with the four-year, $32.5 million contract he signed with the Browns back in March.

Britt (knee) was limited during Thursday's practice.

Analysis: The Browns are likely just being cautious with Britt, and we expect him to head into Sunday's matchup against the Chargers without an injury designation. However, with Josh Gordon back in the starting lineup, Britt's involvement in the offense will be scarce.

Britt (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis: With Corey Coleman back in the mix and Josh Gordon (suspension) poised to return to action this weekend, Britt's fantasy appeal is waning, though it was never that high anyway. In the Browns' Week 12 loss to the Bengals, the wideout parlayed 18 snaps into two catches for 52 yards. His limitations at Wednesday's practice were likely maintenance-related, and it wouldn't be surprising if Britt ends up approaching Sunday's game against the Chargers without an injury designation.

Britt hauled in both of his targets for 52 yards during Sunday's 30-16 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: This was Britt's fourth straight game with two receptions, and while his production has been lackluster this season, it could continue to fall with Josh Gordon expected to return next Sunday against the Chargers. Gordon, Corey Coleman and Ricardo Louis figure to see the most field time going forward, leaving Britt -- who played just 18 snaps Sunday -- on the sidelines.

Britt (knee) doesn't have a designation in advance of Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis: Limited by a knee injury this week, Britt will nonetheless be available Week 12, albeit in a reserve role. Corey Coleman and Ricardo Louis should receive the most attention among Browns wideouts, but a handful of targets could trickle Britt's way throughout the contest.

Britt (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: With Corey Coleman (hand) back in the starting lineup for the Browns' Week 11 loss to the Jaguars, Britt was out-snapped in the contest by Coleman, Ricardo Louis and Rashard Higgins, while catching both of his targets for just five yards. Britt should be available Sunday against the Bengals, but he's a low-upside fantasy option in Week 12, and his value may only dip in the final quarter of the season in light of fellow wideout Josh Gordon's (suspension) impending return.

Britt will concede his starting role to Corey Coleman (hand) on Sunday against the Jaguars, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Analysis: Britt saw semi-consistent work over the seven weeks Coleman was on the shelf, but he was also limited by knee and groin issues over that time. He didn't carry an injury designation heading into Week 11, but it looks like the 29-year-old Britt won't suddenly see his role expand any time soon. Further complicating the matter is the pending return of Josh Gordon (suspension), who will be allowed to resume practicing next week. Though he did find the end zone in Week 10, Britt was hardly a…read more

Britt (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Analysis: As has been the case throughout the week, Britt was only a limited participant in Friday's practice, but that won't put him in jeopardy of missing the Week 11 contest. After suiting up but not seeing any snaps in the Browns' Week 8 loss to the Vikings, Britt reentered the game plan following Cleveland's bye to play 55 snaps Week 10 against the Lions, corralling two of three targets for 38 yards and a touchdown. That performance isn't likely to translate to a dramatic spike in Britt's target…read more

Britt (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Analysis: With two limited practices to kick off the week, Britt appears in line to play Sunday against the Jaguars, but he'll be hard pressed to reach the end zone for a second consecutive game. In addition to facing a staunch Jacksonville pass defense, Britt will drop down a spot on the depth chart with fellow wideout Corey Coleman (hand) activated from injured reserve and expected to earn a full workload this week. Furthermore, Sunday's forecast in Cleveland calls for snow, wind and cold temperatures,…read more

Britt (knee) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis: Britt has been on the injury report for much of the season, including last week when he was also limited at Wednesday's practice but returned to full participation by Friday. He caught two of three targets for 38 yards and a score in Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Lions, but the solid showing may have been a case of too little too late, with Corey Coleman (hand) expected back for Sunday's nightmare matchup against the Jacksonville defense.

Britt grabbed two of three targets for 38 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 38-24 loss to the Lions.

Analysis: After not finding the field in Week 8, Britt bounced back a bit against the Lions when quarterback DeShone Kizer connected with him on a short pass that required a nice juke move from the 29-year-old for Cleveland's first touchdown of the day. He hauled in just one other pass over the remainder of the game, but it was nonetheless one of his more productive outings as a member of the Browns. The nine-year veteran has just 12 catches for 166 yards and two touchdowns this season.

Britt (knee) no longer carries a Week 10 injury designation after practicing fully Friday.

Analysis: Britt was limited Wednesday and Thursday but is now on track to be available Sunday against the Lions. How much of a role he plays this week remains to be seen, with a wait-and see approach in order after the wideout suited up Week 8 but did not actually play any snaps. The 29-year-old has caught just 10 of 27 targets for 128 yards and a TD through five contests. The Browns were no doubt hoping for more when they signed Britt to a four-year, $32.5 million deal back in March.