- Cedric Tillman
- #19
- Team CLE
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Limited snap count in loss
Tillman was not targeted over seven snaps in Sunday's 31-3 loss to Chicago in Week 15.
Analysis: Tillman battled a concussion and a rib injury during the practice week but was eventually cleared and allowed to suit up. The snap volume indicates he may not have been 100 percent, however. Tillman normally is the No. 2 wideout behind Jerry Jeudy, but he saw less action Sunday than depth WRs Malachi Corley (15 snaps) and Gage Larvadain (31),
Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 5:14am by Rotowire.com
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Set to face Bears
Tillman (concussion/ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Tillman didn't practice at all Wednesday or Thursday, but he managed a limited session Friday. That will be enough for him to suit up, which also signifies that he cleared the league's concussion protocol. Tillman has yet to show much rapport with Shedeur Sanders, as he has only two catches for 28 yards across the three games that Sanders has started.
Published: Sun, Dec 14 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
Tillman (concussion/ribs) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Tillman is managing a rib injury and also will need to gain full clearance from the NFL's concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist, in order to be eligible to play Sunday. Isaiah Bond will stand to benefit from increased opportunities in the receiving game if Tillman ultimately remains sidelined Week 15.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined at practice
Tillman (concussion/ribs) is not in line to practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman is missing a second consecutive practice while nursing a pair of injury sustained during Cleveland's loss to the Titans in Week 14. He'll have one more chance to resume practicing ahead of Sunday's game against Chicago, but at this stage Tillman appears to be trending in the wrong direction. He'll need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol before returning to the Browns' starting lineup.
Published: Thu, Dec 11 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Tillman (concussion/rib) is not in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman was on the field for 64 percent of the Browns' snaps on offense in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Titans, a game in which the wideout caught one of three targets for 23 yards. He's now contending with a pair of injury concerns ahead of this weekend's contest against the Bears, with two more chances to practice on tap before Cleveland's Week 15 game statuses are posted Friday.
Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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Snags one catch in loss
Tillman caught one of three targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Titans in Week 14.
Analysis: Tillman entered Week 14 with just one catch for five yards in the previous two games. With the Browns' passing offense showing some life Sunday under quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who completed 23 of 42 passes for 364 yards, there's hope that secondary receivers like Tillman could be useful over the final four games.
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 7:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Targeted once in loss
Tillman failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 26-8 loss to San Francisco in Week 13.
Analysis: Tillman's lone target came early in the second quarter on a day when the wind impacted both team's quarterbacks. He had the second-most snaps among Cleveland's wide receivers, but the Browns' offense isn't structured for leading wideout Jerry Jeudy to hold much fantasy value, much less Tillman as its No. 2. Tillman has one catch on four targets the last two games with Shedeur Sanders under center, and his only two touchdowns this season came during the first two weeks of the season when Joe…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 3:36am by Rotowire.com
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Produces five yards in victory
Tillman secured one of three targets for five yards in Cleveland's win over Las Vegas on Sunday.
Analysis: Tillman's three targets tied him with Jerry Jeudy and Dylan Sampson for second on the team behind Harold Fannin (six), but Tillman and Shedeur Sanders showed little on-field chemistry. After totaling seven catches for 74 yards and two touchdowns from Joe Flacco in the first two games of the season, Tillman has just 10 grabs for 100 scoreless yards in five appearances since, making him someone to avoid in fantasy lineups ahead of a Week 13 date with San Francisco.
Published: Sun, Nov 23 at 8:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in receiving in defeat
Tillman caught three of four targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Tillman was able to pace the team in receiving yards while finishing tied for the lead in catches with fellow wideout Jerry Jeudy. The 25-year-old was limited by a glute injury at practice throughout the week, but he didn't look any worse for wear in Week 11. Tillman will look to build off Sunday's performance when the Browns square off with the Raiders in Week 12.
Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to face Ravens
Tillman (glute) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Tillman upgraded to full participation Friday after a pair of limited practice showings to avoid a Week 11 injury designation. Heading into his second game back from a stint on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, Tillman projects to operate as Cleveland's No. 2 wide receiver alongside Jerry Jeudy.
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Stays limited Thursday
Tillman (glute) remained limited in practice Thursday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: It's unclear if this glute injury is connected to the hamstring injury that landed Tillman on injured reserve prior to his return in Cleveland's Week 10 loss to the Jets. Tillman may just be getting eased back into practice following his return to action, but he would probably need to log a full practice Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Published: Thu, Nov 13 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice
Tillman was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a glute injury, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thomas returned from a hamstring injury for Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets, catching two of four targets for 11 yards while tying for second on the Browns in route share (74 percent). Fellow Browns wideout Isaiah Bond (foot) returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, but he may just be a reserve behind Tillman, Jerry Jeudy and Jamari Thrash at this point.
Published: Wed, Nov 12 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in return
Tillman (hamstring) caught two of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Tillman was the only Browns wide receiver other than Jerry Jeudy to record a catch in Sunday's loss. Jeudy and tight ends David Njoku and Harold Fannin all seem to be ahead of Tillman in the pecking order among Cleveland's pass catchers heading into Week 11 against the Ravens, but at least Tillman made it through unscathed in his first game since Week 4. The third-year wideout was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Active Sunday
Tillman (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Ahead of being activated from injured reserve Saturday, Tillman logged a week of full practices, which should position him to step back in a key role in the Browns passing game in his first game action since Week 4. His return comes at an opportune time, with Isaiah Bond (foot) inactive, though it remains to be seen what level of volume Tillman will see alongside fellow WR Jerry Jeudy, as tight ends Harold Fannin and David Njoku are both candidates to see plenty of looks from QB Dillon Gabriel…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Tillman (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday against the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Tillman was activated from injured reserve earlier Saturday and is expected to make his return to the lineup after being injured in Week 4. With Tillman back in action and Isaiah Bond (foot) ruled out, Tillman should step right back into an every-down role alongside Jerry Jeudy. Tillman, however, has yet to play a game with Dillon Gabriel under center, making him a risky fantasy bet in what is already one of the league's least-potent passing attacks. The good news for Tillman is the Jets' trade…read more
Published: Sat, Nov 8 at 6:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated from injured reserve
The Browns activated Tillman (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Tillman was a full participant in practice during Week 10 prep, and while he's still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, the expectation is that the third-year wide receiver will play, per Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site. With Isaiah Bond (foot) ruled out, Tillman could see heavy usage in his return from a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 4 against the Lions.
Published: Sat, Nov 8 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable but expected to play
Tillman (hamstring) officially is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, but he's expected to be activated from injured reserve and suit up, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Analysis: Tillman has been practicing without limitations, but an official move adding him to the active roster will need to be performed in order for the wide receiver to make his return to game action Sunday. Isaiah Bond (foot) has been ruled out, so Cleveland's wide receiver depth chart consists of Jerry Jeudy, Jamari Thrash, Gage Larvadain and Malachi Corley, pending Tillman's return.
Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to come off IR
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Friday that he expects Tillman (hamstring) to be activated off injured reserve and suit up Sunday against the Jets, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Cleveland still has to officially activate Tillman, but all signs point to the wide receiver returning for his first action since Week 4. Tillman's likely to jump right back into a starting role against a Jets defense that traded away top cornerback Sauce Gardner on Tuesday. Fellow Browns wideout Isaiah Bond (foot) is expected to sit out.
Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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Full practice participant
Tillman (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said last Monday that Tillman was expected back after the Week 9 bye. A full practice confirms the wideout is on track to make that happen, and he'll likely step back in as a starter for an offense that's gotten just 632 cumulative receiving yards from its wide receivers this season. Poor QB play and an emphasis on the RBs/TEs are part of that, but it's also fair to say that neither Tillman nor Jerry Jeudy has shown the form that contributed to their respective hot…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 5 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to practice
The Browns designated Tillman (hamstring) for return to practice Monday.
Analysis: Now that Tillman has been cleared to practice, the Browns will have 21 days to evaluate him, but if the wideout looks good in workouts this week, head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he'll be activated from injured reserve in advance of Sunday's game at the Jets, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Before landing on IR and missing four games, Tillman had accrued an 11-106-2 line on 20 targets through Cleveland's first four contests.
Published: Mon, Nov 3 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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Expected back after bye
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Tillman (hamstring) is expected to return to action after the team's Week 9 bye, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Tillman is eligible to have his 21-day practice window opened, and assuming the Browns elect to do so in Week 10, the expectation is that he'll be ready to play in a Nov. 9 matchup with the Jets. For the time being, however, Tillman remains on injured reserve, where he's been since Week 4 due to a lingering hamstring injury. Across four appearances to begin the season,Tillman produced a 11-106-2 receiving line on 20 targets.
Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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Lands on IR
The Browns placed Tillman (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Tillman had generated an 11-106-2 receiving line on 20 targets through the first four weeks of the season before an early exit from this past Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Lions due to a hamstring injury. The wideout will have to miss at least the next four games, marking the Browns' Week 10 contest against the Jets as his earliest possible return date. While Tillman is out, Isaiah Bond and Jamari Thrash are expected to see added opportunities on offense behind No. 1 wideout Jerry Jeudy.
Published: Tue, Sep 30 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Multi-week absence on deck
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Tillman (hamstring) will be sidelined for "weeks," Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman and DeAndre Carter (knee) both appear in line to miss multiple games, beginning Week 5 against the Vikings, though Stefanski didn't specify whether either wide receiver is considered a candidate to land on IR. Across four regular-season appearances thus far, Tillman has secured 11 of 20 targets for 106 yards and two touchdowns. As long as Tillman remains sidelined, Isaiah Bond will figure to handle an expanded role alongside No. 1 receiver Jerry Jeudy.
Published: Mon, Sep 29 at 10:10am by Rotowire.com
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Hurts hamstring Sunday
Tillman won't return to Sunday's game against the Lions after sustaining a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Tillman approached the contest without an injury designation after being limited Wednesday and Thursday by listed hand and hip issues, so Sunday's hamstring injury is something new for the wideout. Prior to his exit, Tillman caught one of his two targets for six yards. In his absence, Isaiah Bond, Jamari Thrash and DeAndre Carter are available to handle WR snaps that don't go to Jerry Jeudy.
Published: Sun, Sep 28 at 11:17am by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play Week 4
Tillman (hand/hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Lions, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Following back-to-back limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Tillman was able to log a full session Friday, paving the way for him to play Sunday. Tillman has secured 10 of 18 targets for 100 yards and two touchdowns through three games this season.
Published: Fri, Sep 26 at 12:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited again Thursday
Tillman (hand/hip) remained limited at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: With back-to-back limited sessions thus far this week, Tillman probably will need to practice fully in order to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions. With a 10-100-2 line on 18 targets through three games, Tillman is on the fantasy lineup radar Week 4 while working alongside fellow starting WR Jerry Jeudy.
Published: Thu, Sep 25 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by hand injury
Tillman (hand) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Tillman secured all three of his targets for 26 yards during Cleveland's win over the Packers in Week 3, though he played a season-low 74 percent of offensive snaps. That also marked his first game of the season without a touchdown. The No. 2 receiver will have two more chances to upgrade his activity level at practice ahead of Sunday's road matchup against Detroit.
Published: Wed, Sep 24 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in Week 3 win
Tillman caught all three targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Packers.
Analysis: Tillman, who had 15 targets and two touchdowns through the first two weeks, was kept out of the end zone for the first time and had his fewest targets of the season. The production drop in Week 3 has more to do with Cleveland's sputtering offense and shouldn't be seen as a designed plan to reduce Tillman's role. He's been on the field for 86 percent of the offensive snaps, second only to Jerry Jeudy (86.5 percent) among the Browns wide receivers.
Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 7:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores in Week 1 loss
Tillman caught five of eight targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Bengals in Week 1.
Analysis: Tillman snagged a five-yard pass on a crossing route in the back of the end zone for Cleveland's lone touchdown. He also had one of three fourth-quarter drops by Browns receivers. His drop with 1:24 remaining was the dagger, as it bounded off his hands and into the arms of the Bengals' DJ Turner. Despite the drop, a lot went right in Week 1 for Tillman, who saw good target volume and had a 25-yard reception. After flashing in the middle of the 2024 season, a concussion ended his year after Week…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 7:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Tillman (thumb) is participating in Tuesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Tillman missed nearly a week of practice due to a minor thumb injury, but he's now back on the field well in advance of Cleveland's regular-season opener against Cincinnati. He's primed to kick off the 2025 campaign as the No. 2 wide receiver behind Jerry Jeudy, in a Browns passing game that should at least have a higher floor with Joe Flacco under center than it did last season.
Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks up minor thumb injury
Tillman missed Wednesday's practice with a non-serious thumb injury, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: He presumably won't play in Cleveland's preseason finale but should be fine for the regular-season opener against Cincinnati on Sun., Sept. 7. Tillman looks to be the No. 2 wide receiver for Cleveland, although it may end up being a fluid depth chart beyond top target Jerry Jeudy. With Joe Flacco named as the Week 1 starter, there's an opportunity for decent receiving production even if the Browns are unlikely to field an efficient offense.
Published: Wed, Aug 20 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Snags only target Saturday
Tillman caught his only target for 18 yards in Saturday's 22-13 preseason win over the Eagles.
Analysis: The third-year wideout got the start and connected with Dillon Gabriel for a long gain on the Browns' second drive of the day. Tillman's production through his first two seasons has suffered due to injuries and inconsistent quarterback play, but he has shown occasional flashes of upside. He's ticketed for the No. 2 WR spot on the depth chart opposite Jerry Jeudy, and the Cleveland passing game could be a little more stable in 2025 with Joe Flacco expected to be under center.
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Tillman (lower leg) returned to practice Saturday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Tillman left practice early Friday but was quickly cleared of a serious injury, and his return to the practice field confirms this was only a scare. The 2023 third-round pick is in line for the No. 2 wideout role in Cleveland behind Jerry Jeudy. Last season, Tillman recorded 29 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns across 11 games.
Published: Sat, Jul 26 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to be fine after scare
Tillman is believed to be okay after leaving practice early Friday due to a lower left leg injury, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Analysis: Tillman had to leave the field Friday after appearing to hurt his left leg during practice. The specifics of the injury aren't yet clear, but Schultz's report suggests that the 25-year-old wideout isn't dealing with a major issue. That's a sigh of relief for Cleveland and Tillman, who's in line to work as the Browns' No. 2 wideout this season behind Jerry Jeudy.
Published: Fri, Jul 25 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Leaves practice early
Tillman left Friday's practice early, walking to the locker room with a member of the medical staff, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: ESPN Cleveland reports that Tillman was holding his lower leg after going down in the back of the end zone at the end of a play. It could just be cramping or a bruise, but he ended up missing the rest of practice. The Browns have shaky WR depth even when everyone is healthy, and they already opened camp with David Bell (hip) and Michael Woods (hand) unavailable. Tillman is expected to start after he seemingly broke through in the middle of last season, only to then miss the final month in…read more
Published: Fri, Jul 25 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Should have full-time role
Tillman is expected to have a full-time role in 2025, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Other than inking a baggage-heavy Diontae Johnson to a one-year deal with zero guaranteed money, the Browns didn't do much during the offseason to upgrade the receiving corps. Tillman was having a breakout middle portion of the season in 2024 before a concussion forced him to miss the final six weeks -- he was back on the field for OTAs this summer. Following the departure of Amari Cooper last season, the Browns gave Tillman an opportunity, and he delivered. Over a four-game span, he caught 24…read more
Published: Thu, Jun 26 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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On field for OTAs
Tillman (concussion) is participating in OTAs and worked alongside Jerry Jeudy with the first-team offense Wednesday, Dan Lebbe of cleveland.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman missed the Browns' final six regular-season games of 2024 while in the concussion protocol and ended the year on IR, so it's encouraging to see him working without any apparent limitations during spring drills. The 2023 third-round pick seems the early favorite to earn the No. 2 receiver spot alongside Jeudy, with Elijah Moore now in Buffalo and veteran Diontae Johnson representing Cleveland's largest splash at wideout this offseason. Tillman was barely involved the first six weeks of…read more
Published: Thu, May 29 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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Finishing season on IR
The Browns placed Tillman (concussion) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Analysis: Tillman wasn't much of a factor in the Browns' passing game through the first six games of the campaign, but he saw his production spike with Jameis Winston under center. Over a four-game stretch from Weeks 7 through 11, the second-year wideout produced a 24-302-3 receiving line on 40 targets while playing at least 80 percent of the offensive snaps in every contest. However, after being forced out of the Browns' Week 12 win over the Steelers with a concussion, Tillman has made slow progress…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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Will miss fifth straight game
Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman will miss his fifth consecutive game, as he's been extremely slow to move through the league's concussion protocol. Michael Woods should again start on the outside opposite Jerry Jeudy, with Elijah Moore maintaining his slot role for Cleveland.
Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Remains limited in practice
Tillman (concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: Tillman has been slow to move through the NFL's concussion protocol after sustaining the head injury in a Nov. 21 win over the Steelers. He's sat out the Browns' last four games, and despite being a limited participant in both of the team's first two practice sessions of Week 17, he's far from a lock to clear the five-step protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Jerry Jeudy (knee/shin) was also limited for the second day in a row while tight end David Njoku (knee) remained a…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice Wednesday
Tillman (concussion) was listed as limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Tillman is continuing to work his way through the NFL's concussion protocol. The wideout has missed four straight straight games, so his status for Sunday's game against the Dolphins remains uncertain at this point.
Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Missing fourth straight game
Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: This is the fourth game Tillman will miss after suffering a concussion against the Steelers back on Thursday night football in Week 12. The switch from Jameis Winston to Dorian Thompson-Robinson might subdue what had been a vibrant passing attack with Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore absorbing the majority of the passing volume in Tillman's absence.
Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to face Cincinnati
Tillman (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Tillman remains in concussion protocol, but the Browns are hopeful he'll be able to play this weekend, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Tillman has missed three straight games after being concussed Week 12 against the Steelers. If he's cleared to play Sunday, he steps right back into a prominent role and plus matchup versus Cincinnati. However, the quarterback switch from Jameis Winston to Dorian Thompson-Robinson is a significant downgrade.
Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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Still limited at practice
Tillman (concussion) remained limited at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Tillman, who last played in Week 12, now has one more chance to practice fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. Either way, Friday's final injury report will reveal whether he heads into the weekend with an injury designation or cleared to return to action. If Tillman remains sidelined versus Cincinnati, however, Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore and Michael Woods would be in line to lead the Browns' Week 16 wide receiver corps.
Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices, but still in protocol
Tillman (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Tillman has missed Cleveland's past three games, and while Wednesday's limited session was a step in the right direction, he has yet to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, per Cabot. Head coach Kevin Stefanski expressed optimism Monday regarding Tillman's chances of suiting up Sunday against the Bengals, but even if the wideout returns to action, he would be tough to trust in fantasy lineups with the Browns shifting to Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center.
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 2:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Could return to action Week 16
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday he's "hopeful" that Tillman (concussion) will be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman has missed three consecutive games while progressing though the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, but it appears that he's trending in the right direction for Week 16. Stefanski offered similar optimism regarding the status of tight end David Njoku (hamstring), who missed Week 15's loss to the Chiefs. Getting both Tillman and Njoku on the field would provide a notable boost to Cleveland's receiving corps behind Jerry Jeudy, a development that would be particularly helpful with Nick…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Tillman (concussion) will be out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com and Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram report.
Analysis: Per Petrak, coach Kevin Stefanski relayed Friday that Tillman, who practiced in a limited capacity this week, didn't clear the NFL's concussion protocol. With Tillman still sidelined and tight end David Njoku (hamstring) listed as questionable, the Browns' top healthy pass catchers heading into the weekend are WRs Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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Remains limited Thursday
Tillman (concussion) was limited at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Tillman also was limited Wednesday, but he'll have one more chance to practice fully before Week 15 injury designations are assigned. He's missed the Browns' last two games, but his ability to practice, albeit in a limited fashion, suggests that he has a chance to gain clearance to suit up Sunday against the Chiefs.
Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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In line for limited practice
Tillman (concussion) is slated to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Tillman has missed the past two games, but after not practicing at all last week, the wideout's return to field Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. His potential return arrives at an opportune time, with fellow key pass catcher David Njoku dealing with a hamstring issue that could affect his Week 15 status.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Participating in practice Wednesday
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Tillman (concussion) will participate in Wednesday's practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Tillman has missed Cleveland's last two games and didn't practice in any capacity in Week 14, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field Wednesday. In order to get the green light to play Sunday versus the Chiefs, Tillman will first need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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Still in protocol
Tillman remained in the concussion protocol as of Monday, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports.
Analysis: Tillman, who missed the last two games due to the concussion, will need to advance to full practice participation in addition to gaining clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance at playing in this Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Michael Woods has been seeing expanded snaps alongside starting receivers Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore thus far in Tillman's absence.
Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 5:42am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 14
Tillman (concussion) is ruled out for Sunday's road matchup against the Steelers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Tillman hasn't yet resumed practicing since being forced out of Cleveland's loss to Pittsburgh back in Week 12 due to a concussion. setting him up to miss a second straight contest. Tillman's absence will leave Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore in position to operate as Jameis Winston's top two wideouts Sunday. Michael Woods will figure to be elevated from the practice squad and may be the favorite for the No. 3 role, especially with Jamari Thrash (shoulder) listed as questionable.
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 10:50am by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined at practice Friday
Tillman (concussion) is not participating in Friday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Tillman hasn't yet progressed to the stage of the concussion protocol that involves returning to practice as a limited participant, which makes him a likely candidate to miss Sunday's divisional matchup against the Steelers. Cleveland's official practice report Friday will reveal whether or not the team has made the decision to rule Tillman out for Week 14, or if he has a chance to work to gain clearance through the weekend. If Tillman can't go, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore will work as Jameis…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 10:06am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Thursday
Tillman (concussion) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Tillman was also deemed a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-through session, so he'll likely need to practice in some fashion Friday in addition to receiving clearance from an independent neurologist if he's to have any chance of exiting the concussion protocol and suiting up Sunday against the Steelers. While Tillman was sidelined for this past Monday's loss to the Broncos, practice-squad member Michael Woods (64 snaps, three catches for 43 yards on five targets) stepped in and joined…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice Wednesday
Tillman (concussion) won't participate in Wednesday's walk-through session, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After sitting out Monday's loss to the Steelers due to the concussion, Tillman has yet to make enough progress through the five-step protocol to log any on-field activity. Tillman will still have two more chances this week to get back on the practice field, and he'll also need to receive clearance from an independent neurologist before exiting concussion protocol. In Tillman's absence during the Week 13 loss, fellow wideoutsJerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore were both busier than usual, combining for…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Not able to play Monday
Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Broncos, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Even with the extra few days, Tillman was unable to clear concussion protocol after suffering the injury in last Thursday's win over the Steelers. Jerry Jeudy absorbed some of the workload in Tillman's absence last week, but slot target Elijah Moore might be tasked with more looks given Denver's star cornerback Patrick Surtain will likely follow Jeudy around most of the evening.
Published: Sat, Nov 30 at 2:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Another DNP on Friday
Tillman (concussion) remained a non-participant in practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman has logged back-to-back DNPs, so he's trending toward sitting out Monday against the Broncos after being concussed in last Thursday's 24-19 win over the Steelers. He'll have one more opportunity to take the practice field Saturday, but Tillman would have to log a full practice and gain clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance to exit the NFL's five-step concussion protocol prior to Monday's game.
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as DNP on Thursday
Tillman (concussion) was deemed a non-participant in practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman's DNP isn't a surprise, as head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that the wideout is still in concussion protocol. Tillman has an extra day to clear the league's five-step protocol with Cleveland playing against Denver on Monday Night Football, but his status is nonetheless in doubt for that contest. If Tillman can't suit up against the Broncos, Elijah Moore could get more targets and Jamari Thrash could log more snaps on offense.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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Still in concussion protocol
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that Tillman remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman suffered a concussion in last Thursday's win over the Steelers, but with the wideout still in the protocol, his status will need to be monitored as Monday's game against the Broncos approaches. More information on where Tillman stands in his recovery will come Thursday, when the Browns post their initial Week 13 injury report. If Tillman isn't cleared to play in Denver, Jamari Thrash and practice squad member Kadarius Toney would be candidate to pick up added snaps behind starting…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 9:57am by Rotowire.com
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Diagnosed with concussion
Tillman was diagnosed with a concussion during Thursday's 24-19 win over the Steelers, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Tillman exited the game late in the third quarter and was evaluated for a head injury. He will have 11 days to clear concussion protocol, as the Browns won't play until Monday night in a Week 13 matchup against the Broncos.
Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Being evaluated for head injury
Tillman is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Steelers due to a head injury, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Analysis: Tillman took a hard hit late in the third quarter, which was presumably when he suffered the injury. The exact diagnosis is unclear at this time. Prior to his exit, Tillman recorded two receptions on four targets for 28 yards and also lost a fumble.
Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 7:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches three catches in Week 11
Tillman gathered in three of eight targets for 47 yards during Sunday's 35-14 loss at New Orleans.
Analysis: Prior to the Browns' Week 10 bye, Tillman surpassed 75 receiving yards in three straight games en route to a cumulative 21-255-3 line on 32 targets. The volume still was there for the second-year receiver as QB Jameis Winston aired it out 46 times, but Jerry Jeudy (6-142-1 on 11 targets), David Njoku (9-81-0 on nine targets) and Elijah Moore (6-66-1 on eight targets) were the main beneficiaries this time around. Cleveland has a quick turnaround Thursday against a tough Steelers defense, so…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 4:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets into end zone late Sunday
Tillman secured six of 11 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Browns' 27-10 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Jameis Winston struggled throughout the afternoon against a relentless Chargers defense that sacked him six times and picked him off on three occasions. However, Tillman still garnered enough of his attention to tie with Jerry Jeudy for the team lead in targets while setting the pace in receiving yards. The second-year wideout was also on the other end of Winston's only passing touchdown of the day, securing a difficult 17-yard grab late in the fourth quarter for his third score in the last two…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Stars in upset win
Tillman recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 99 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Tillman has benefitted from a combination of the departure of Amari Cooper as well as Jameis Winston providing the team with more stable quarterback play. He followed up his breakout Week 7 performance by catching long touchdowns of 22 and 38 yards while serving as the primary deep target in the Browns' offense. Tillman has certainly shown enough to remain locked into a key role, though his stat lines are likely to be volatile if he continues to operate more frequently in deep areas of the…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Breaks out in Week 7 loss
Tillman caught eight of 12 targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals in Week 7.
Analysis: After Cleveland traded Amari Cooper to Buffalo last week, speculation as to which receiver(s) would pick up the available targets mainly focused on Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore and David Njoku. Tillman, to a lesser degree, was also expected to see a bump in activity, but Sunday's results were off the charts. The 2023 third-round pick out of Tennessee entered the contest with just five targets (three catches) and hadn't been thrown to the previous three games. Whether Tillman will continue to see…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 7:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely to move into starting role
Tillman is expected to move into a regular role in three-receiver sets after the Browns traded Amari Cooper to the Bills on Tuesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore (ribs) remain ahead of him on the depth chart and will likely, along with tight end David Njoku, rank as higher priorities in the passing game, but Tillman should move into a starting role for Cleveland with Cooper no longer in the mix. Through the Browns' first six games, Tillman had mustered just three catches for nine yards on five targets while playing 114 total snaps on offense. Even though his playing time is expected to rise, Tillman still looks to be largely…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 15 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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One touch in loss
Tillman was not targeted and had one carry for minus-5 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Philadelphia in Week 6.
Analysis: Tillman's lone touch came on a 3rd-and-1 on the Eagles' side of the field and resulted in a longer field-goal attempt for Dustin Hopkins, who was wide right from 52 yards. Tillman went untargeted for a third consecutive week but could grab a larger slice of the target pie in Week 7 depending on the status of Elijah Moore (ribs).
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 6:13am by Rotowire.com
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Nine target-less snaps in loss
Tillman was not targeted over nine snaps in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders in Week 4.
Analysis: The snaps were the fewest of the season for Tillman, who had been above 20 the first three weeks. Perhaps his critical drop in a Week 3 loss to the Giants cost him playing time.
Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 6:07am by Rotowire.com
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One catch, one drop in loss
Tillman caught one of two targets for four yards in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: The ball Tillman didn't catch was costly; he dropped a nicely placed pass from Deshaun Watson on fourth down, which turned out to be the Browns' final offensive play. Tillman was filling in for Amari Cooper, who was shaken up on the previous play. If Cooper has a significant injury, that would mean more playing time for Tillman, who has three catches on five targets for nine yards through three weeks.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 5:59am by Rotowire.com
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One grab in win
Tillman caught one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over Jacksonville.
Analysis: Tillman, who played 26 snaps for the second straight week, had just two of the 27 targets allocated to wideouts in the win. He's fourth on the depth chart, which means limited opportunities behind Amari Cooper (eight targets), Jerry Jeudy (six) and Elijah Moore (eight). Tillman has two receptions on three targets for five yards through two games.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 4:58am by Rotowire.com
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One target in Week 1
Tillman caught his lone target for three yards in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys in Week 1.
Analysis: Tillman served as the No. 4 wideout, playing 26 snaps, as the Browns leaned heavily on their top three of Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore. None of those three were productive in the loss, but that was mainly due to an ugly performance by quarterback Deshaun Watson (51.1 QB rating) behind a patchwork offensive line.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 6:00am by Rotowire.com
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Four catches in preseason finale
Tillman brought in four of five targets for 52 yards in the Browns' 37-33 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night.
Analysis: Tillman saw his first target on the first play of the Browns' second possession, with the 2023 third-round pick recording a 23-yard grab from Jameis Winston. Tillman went on to make six- and 19-yard receptions on that drive, putting together a strong finish to the preseason. The Tennessee product generated a modest 21-224 line across 14 regular-season games as a rookie, and he's projected to enter Week 1 operating as Cleveland's No. 4 receiver.
Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 10:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Works with starters Saturday
Tillman caught one of two targets for three yards in Saturday's 23-10 preseason loss to the Packers.
Analysis: While he didn't make much of an impact, Tillman got the start for Cleveland and both his targets came on the team's opening drive with Jameis Winston under center. The offseason addition of Jerry Jeudy (leg) pushed Tillman down the depth chart at wide receiver, but the 2023 third-round pick still has a chance to overtake Elijah Moore for the No. 3 spot before the regular season begins.
Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 11:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Could take step forward in Year 2
Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer and Zac Jackson of The Athletic suggest that Tillman (concussion) is a candidate to take a step forward in his second season as a pro.
Analysis: Per Cabot, the Browns figure to frequently employ Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore in three-receiver sets, but Tillman nonetheless should see his share of opportunities as the season progresses, especially if injuries hit the aforementioned trio. As a rookie, the 2023 third-round pick recorded a 21-224-0 line on 44 targets in 14 regular-season games, but if he's able to carve out steadier playing time in 2024, the 6-foot-3, 215-pounder -- who missed Cleveland's wild-card loss to the…read more
Published: Thu, May 9 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Fails to score TD in rookie season
Tillman (concussion) finished the 2023 season with 21 catches for 224 yards on 44 targets and added an eight-yard run.
Analysis: Tillman dressed in 14 games as a rookie and took on a larger role down the stretch before missing last weekend's wild-card round playoff loss to the Texans due to a concussion. He's expected to be healthy for OTAs, and while the 2023 third-round draft pick out of Tennessee put up underwhelming numbers in his first NFL campaign, he could benefit from more stability at quarterback in his second season. Five quarterbacks started at least one game for the Browns in 2023: Deshaun Watson (shoulder),…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Saturday
Tillman (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's playoff opener against the Texans, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Tillman, who was forced out of the second half of this past Sunday's loss to Cincinnati due to a concussion, thus will target a potential return to action in the divisional round of the postseason, should Cleveland advance. In Tillman's absence, David Bell and/or Marquise Goodwin (knee) are candidates to log added snaps this weekend alongside the team's top wideouts Amari Cooper (heel) and Elijah Moore.
Published: Thu, Jan 11 at 10:06am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice again
Tillman (concussion) isn't practicing Wednesday, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Tillman entered concussion protocol during the second half of Sunday's loss to Cincinnati. If he isn't ready to play in Saturday's wild-card game at Houston, the Browns will look to Marquise Goodwin (knee) and/or David Bell to take snaps alongside regular starting wideouts Amari Cooper and Elijah Moore. The 23-year-old Tillman played more than 60 percent of snaps on offense in each of Cleveland's last 10 games, averaging 2.0 catches for 21.9 yards on 4.1 targets per contest.
Published: Wed, Jan 10 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out Tuesday's practice
Tillman isn't practicing Tuesday due to a concussion, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tillman recorded three catches for 43 yards on six targets while playing 34 snaps on offense in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bengals before he exited in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion. The wideout's absence from practice two days later suggests he's in the concussion protocol, putting his status in question for this Saturday's wild-card game in Houston. If Tillman is unable to play, David Bell -- who caught two TDs in Week 18 -- would likely serve as the team's No. 3 receiver…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 9 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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Being evaluated for concussion
Tillman is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Tillman went to the sideline for an evaluation after he took a big shot to the back of his head with just under 11 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. He caught three passes on six targets for 43 yards before exiting Sunday's contest.
Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Snap leader at WR
Tillman caught one of four targets for eight yards in Thursday's 37-20 win over the Jets in Week 17.
Analysis: Tillman entered the game expected to take on a larger role with Amari Cooper (heel) inactive, and he took on increased interest after Elijah Moore entered the NFL's concussion protocol during the game. The rookie led the Browns wideouts with 57 snaps (95 percent) and three of his four targets were in the red zone. Cleveland has extra preparation and healing time before the season finale against the Bengals, and either or both Cooper and Moore could be available. With the Browns having qualified…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in Week 16
Tillman caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 36-22 win over the Texans in Week 16.
Analysis: Tillman continues to see significant time on the field, playing nearly 80 percent of the offensive snaps in the eight games since Donovan Peoples-Jones was traded. While the rookie wideout has experienced an increased target rate over the last five games, Tillman's routes-run percentage is the lowest among the Browns' regulars.
Published: Tue, Dec 26 at 8:03am by Rotowire.com
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Four grabs in Week 15 win
Tillman caught four of eight targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bears.
Analysis: The eight targets tied Amari Cooper for second on the Browns and set a new career high for Tillman, but the rookie didn't do much with his opportunities. The 2023 third-round pick has still caught multiple passes in four straight games as his role in the passing game increases, and he'll look to put together a breakout performance in Week 16 against the Texans.
Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains involved
Tillman caught two of four targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Jaguars in Week 14.
Analysis: Amari Cooper and Elijah Moore dwarf Tillman in terms of targets, but the rookie continues to get significant usage. He's played 81.4 percent of the offensive snaps since the Browns traded Donovan Peoples-Jones to Detroit. Recently, that usage has translated into targets with an average of five per game over the last three weeks. Now that the Browns have settled on Joe Flacco as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season, Tillman could be in line to make a meaningful fantasy impact.
Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 5:26am by Rotowire.com
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Snap leader at WR
Tillman caught two of six targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Rams in Week 13.
Analysis: Tillman led the team's wideouts with 66 snaps and had a season high in targets. The rookie has been a regular presence on the field the last five weeks but it's only been recently that the usage translated into targets; Tillman's seen 11 passes thrown his way the last two weeks. Top wide receiver Amari Cooper sustained a concussion Sunday, leaving Tillman, Elijah Moore and David Bell as the top three healthy wideouts.
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 3:56am by Rotowire.com
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Career-best numbers in loss
Tillman caught four of five targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 29-12 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: The 2023 third-round pick hauled in more catches for more yardage than he had in his first seven NFL games combined, but all of his production came in the first half with fellow rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center. Thompson-Robinson left the game in the third quarter with a concussion, and the lone pass Tillman saw from PJ Walker afterward fell incomplete. Even if Thompson-Robinson is able to clear the league's protocol and suit up in Week 13 against the Rams, Tillman has yet to show…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 5:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Ten combined yards in win
Tillman caught one of two targets for two yards and had one carry for eight yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Tillman continued to see ample time on the field -- this was his second consecutive week with 66 snaps -- but his impact has been limited. Sunday's two touches and 10 combined yards were seasons highs for the rookie, and the switch from Deshaun Watson (shoulder) to rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center likely won't make much of a difference for Tillman.
Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 5:01am by Rotowire.com
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Three targets in win
Tillman did not catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 33-31 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: For a second consecutive week, the rookie was a top-three wideout in terms of snaps (66, 85 percent), as Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and David Bell (knee) were unavailable. Tillman's played a combined 120 snaps the last two games but has just four targets and one catch to show for it.
Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 5:55am by Rotowire.com
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Season-high snap count
Tillman caught his lone target for three yards in Sunday's 27-0 win over Arizona in Week 9.
Analysis: The 2023 third-round pick was the main beneficiary of the Donovan Peoples-Jones trade, as well as an injury absence for David Bell (knee). Tillman played a season-high 54 snaps, bettering his previous high of 14, but much like Peoples-Jones, the usage didn't translate into much volume. Marquise Goodwin, also in the mix for more run as a deep threat for the Browns, saw only eight snaps before leaving the game in the third quarter with a concussion.
Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 4:45am by Rotowire.com
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Moves up depth chart again
Tillman is expected to be among the top four wideouts Sunday, with David Bell (knee) ruled out for the Week 9 matchup against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Tillman, who has not been active the last three games, moved up the ladder twice this week. First, it was Donovan Peoples-Jones being traded to the Lions, then it was Bell's status for Week 9. It's an ideal week for Tillman, as the return of quarterback Deshaun Watson signals a more productive passing game. Marquise Goodwin is also expected to play a greater role and likely to get most of the snaps that had gone to Peoples-Jones in previous games.
Published: Sat, Nov 4 at 5:45am by Rotowire.com
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Could replace Peoples-Jones
Tillman will likely serve as the primary replacement for Donovan Peoples-Jones, whom the Browns traded to the Lions on Tuesday, Terry Pluto of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Tillman, a rookie third-round pick out of Tennessee, has been inactive the last three games and was a healthy scratch on two of those occasions. When he was active for the Browns' first four games of the season, Tillman averaged 11 snaps per contest and was targeted a total of three times. The Browns' decision to move Peoples-Jones doesn't come out of nowhere; he was in the final year of his contract and seemingly fell out of favor as a priority in Cleveland's passing game. The trade may not…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 1 at 5:07am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy inactive
Tillman (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Colts.
Analysis: Tillman missed last week's game due to a hip injury. While he was again listed as questionable due to the issue, it looks like he is healthy, but the pass catcher will simply be held out as a coach's decision.
Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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Back from hip injury
Tillman (hip) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Tillman sat out this past Sunday's upset win over San Francisco after being a late addition to the injury report, but the 2023 third-round draft pick has seemingly put the hip issue behind him. Barring a setback, Tillman should suit up Sunday against the Colts.
Published: Wed, Oct 18 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't suit up vs. 49ers
Tillman (hip) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus San Francisco, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Analysis: Tillman will sit out in Week 6 after first being added to the injury report Thursday. Marquise Goodwin could see an uptick in snaps on the boundary Sunday in Tillman's absence.
Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Thursday
Tillman (hip) didn't practice Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: The rookie was added to the injury report Thursday. Tillman caught his first NFL pass in the Browns' Week 4 loss to the Ravens, gaining five yards. He's buried on the Browns' wideout depth chart and has minimal fantasy value outside of dynasty formats.
Published: Thu, Oct 12 at 6:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes first NFL catch in loss
Tillman caught one of three targets for five yards in Sunday's 28-3 loss to the Ravens in Week 4.
Analysis: Tillman was targeted for the first time this season and made his first NFL grab. All the targets came on the Browns' final possession, including two in the red zone. The rookie remains buried on the WR depth chart and has played only 44 snaps through four weeks, but as he grows more comfortable with the scheme, his role in the passing game could increase coming out of the team's Week 5 bye.
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 5:36am by Rotowire.com
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No targets again
Tillman played 11 snaps and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Titans in Week 3.
Analysis: That made three consecutive weeks without a target for Tillman, who has averaged 10 snaps per game. He sits on the second tier of Cleveland's wideout depth chart along with David Bell (four targets, 31 snaps) and Marquise Goodwin (four targets, 30 snaps).
Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 4:48am by Rotowire.com
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Untargeted in loss
Tillman played nine snaps and was not targeted in Monday's 26-22 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: For the second consecutive week, Tillman saw minimal time on the field and went untargeted. His 19 snaps through two weeks are the fewest among Cleveland's six wideouts.
Published: Tue, Sep 19 at 5:36am by Rotowire.com
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No targets in debut
Tillman played 11 snaps and was not targeted in Sunday's 24-3 win over the Bengals in Week 1.
Analysis: Tillman, who was selected in the third round of the 2023 draft, made his NFL debut Sunday. He was part of the second tier of wideouts, along with Marquise Goodwin (10 snaps) and David Bell (10), none of whom made much impact on a rainy day in Cleveland.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 5:59am by Rotowire.com
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Makes big catch Thursday
Tillman secured two of three targets for 50 yards in the Browns' 18-18 preseason tie with the Eagles on Thursday night.
Analysis: Tillman saw both of his targets on the Browns' first drive, a 12-play, 75-yard march that ended in a John Kelly fumble at the shadow of the Eagles' goal line. The bulk of Tillman's production came on a game-long 36-yard reception down the left side that put the ball at Philadelphia's 16-yard line. Tillman has recorded a pair of grabs in each of the Browns' first three preseason games, and with Elijah Moore (rib) and Marquise Goodwin (NFI-illness) both still sidelined, the rookie third-round…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 17 at 8:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Grabs two passes Friday
Tillman caught two of four targets for seven yards in Friday's preseason game against Washington.
Analysis: Tillman, a third-round pick in 2023, has four catches through two preseason games. He's expected to land a roster spot, but where Tillman sits on the depth chart depends on injuries in the wide receiver room. Elijah Moore sustained a rib injury Friday, and he will join Marquise Goodwin (illness) and Jaelon Darden (leg) in the trainer's room.
Published: Sat, Aug 12 at 6:06am by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in preseason opener
Tillman secured two of three targets for 35 yards during the Browns' 21-16 preseason win over the Jets in Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game.
Analysis: The 2023 third-round pick tied with Austin Watkins for the team lead in receiving yardage while also recording the Browns' second-longest catch of the night (20 yards). Tillman was a 1,000-yard receiver at Tennessee in 2021 before being limited to six games as a senior, and with Marquise Goodwin (illness) on the NFI list indefinitely, the rookie could carve out a No. 4 receiver role with a strong enough summer.
Published: Thu, Aug 3 at 9:53pm by Rotowire.com
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