- Harold Fannin
- #44
- Team CLE
- Pos TE
- Status IAInactive
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Won't play in Week 18
Fannin (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With David Njoku (knee/personal) also having been ruled out, Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates, along with potentially practice-squad member Sal Cannella, are slated to handle Cleveland's tight end duties Week 18. Fannin thus finishes his impressive rookie campaign with a team-high 72 catches (on 107 targets) for 731 yards and six TDs in 16 regular-season contests. Looking ahead, the 2025 third-rounder is a big part of the Browns' future and thus is in line to maintain fantasy utility next…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 2 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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Missing another practice
Fannin (groin) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With both Fannin and David Njoku (knee/personal) having missed all three of the Browns' practices this week, the TE duo is trending toward being ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals. If that ends up happening, Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates, along with potentially practice-squad member Sal Cannella, would be in line to handle Cleveland's tight end duties this weekend.
Published: Fri, Jan 2 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
Fannin (groin) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Fannin and David Njoku (knee/personal) poised to log consecutive 'DNPs,' it looks like the Browns could be without their top two tight ends in Sunday's season finale against the Bengals. If that ends up being the case, Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates (shoulder) and practice-squad member Sal Cannella would be in line to handle the team's TE duties Week 18.
Published: Thu, Jan 1 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Not slated to practice Wednesday
Fannin (groin) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Fannin exited the Browns' Week 17 win over the Steelers after appearing to aggravate a groin injury that first cropped up this past Friday. He'll now have two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, but if he and/or David Njoku -- who hasn't played since Week 14 due to a knee injury -- are out this weekend, Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates (shoulder) and practice squad member Sal Cannella could be available to handle Cleveland's Week 18 tight end duties.
Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 9:44am by Rotowire.com
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Set to undergo MRI
Fannin, who left Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers with a groin injury, is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per Jackson, the tight end's current issue is believed to be an aggravation of the groin injury that he suffered in practice Friday. With the Browns out of playoff contention, the team figures to proceed cautiously with Fannin ahead of the team's Week 18 season finale against the Bengals. The same presumably applies to fellow TE David Njoku, who hasn't played since Week 14 due to a knee injury.
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Sunday
Fannin (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Fannin appears to have aggravated the groin injury that caused him to initially be listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup. He ends the day having secured both of his targets for 30 yards and one touchdown. With David Njoku (knee) already ruled out, Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates and Sal Cannella will operate as Cleveland's available tight ends for the remainder of Sunday's game.
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Leaves Sunday's game
Fannin exited Sunday's game against the Steelers with a groin injury.
Analysis: Fannin approached the game listed as questionable due to a groin injury, so it looks like the tight end aggravated the issue Sunday. Prior to his departure from the contest, Fannin caught both of his targets for 30 yards and a TD. In his absence, Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates and Sal Cannella are available to handle TE reps versus Pittsburgh.
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 10:39am by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up in Week 17
Fannin (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Though Fannin's status for Week 17 appeared to be in jeopardy after he was added to the Browns' injury report Friday due to a groin issue that resulted in him taking a questionable tag into Sunday, he'll be able to play in the penultimate game of the season and is expected to be a "full go," per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Since Shedeur Sanders took over as the Browns' starting quarterback Week 12, Fannin is averaging 8.4 targets over five games and has strung together a 26-279-3 receiving line to…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 28 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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Remains likely to play Sunday
Fannin (groin) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Steelers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Fannin was added to the Browns' injury report Friday after he was a limited participant in the team's final practice of the week, but the rookie tight end said after the session that he intends to play versus Pittsburgh. He's experierenced no setbacks since Friday's practice, according to Fowler, and Adam Schefter of ESPN adds that Fannin is expected to be full go against Pittsburgh. With David Njoku (knee) out again for Week 17, Fannin is once again one of the top fantasy tight ends due to his…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 27 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Intends to play Sunday
Fannin (groin) said Friday that he plans to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Fannin was added to Friday's injury report and officially is labeled as questionable for Week 17, but the rookie third-round pick said the Browns are simply being precautionary due to a tweak he sustained during practice. David Njoku (knee) is already ruled out for Sunday's divisional matchup, positioning Fannin to again operate as one of Shedeur Sanders' top targets in the receiving game Week 17. Fannin's status will be made official roughly 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff,…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 26 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Fannin (groin) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Fannin sustained a groin injury during Friday's practice, and the Browns want to see how the tight end feels this weekend before deciding whether he will be available versus Pittsburgh. With David Njoku (knee) already ruled out for the contest and Fannin now questionable, Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates could see added snaps Sunday if Fannin ends up inactive.
Published: Fri, Dec 26 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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Two trips to end zone Sunday
Fannin secured four of six targets for 34 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for a one-yard touchdown in the Browns' 23-20 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Fannin continued his stellar rookie season with his fifth and sixth touchdowns of the campaign, including his first rushing score. The talented tight end first struck through the air via a 13-yard grab to open the scoring, and he added his short rush TD late in the third quarter to cap off a 14-play drive. Fannin had been averaging nine targets per game in Shedeur Sanders' first four starts coming into Sunday, and although he fell slightly short of that mark, he still tied for the team lead in…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 21 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Position leader Week 16
Fannin is expected to lead the Browns' tight end unit Week 16 against the Bills, as David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out, per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Analysis: Njoku will miss a second consecutive game, paving the way for Fannin to garner a high snap volume and potential red-zone looks. He's amassed 25 combined targets the last two games and appears to be rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' preferred receiver. In the four games with Sanders under center, Fannin has 22 receptions on 36 targets (three in the red zone) for 245 yards and two touchdowns.
Published: Sat, Dec 20 at 6:18am by Rotowire.com
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Targeted 14 times
Fannin recorded seven receptions on 14 targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 31-1 loss to the Bears. He added one rush for two yards.
Analysis: Fannin accounted for nearly half of Cleveland's total targets, though his inefficient day reflected that of Shedeur Sanders. He was targeted in all depths of the field, but his deep opportunities were either intercepted or fell incomplete. While his results will likely remain inconsistent, it's clear that Fannin is Sanders' preferred target and that he will remain heavily involved in the offense.
Published: Sun, Dec 14 at 6:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Career-best performance in loss
Fannin secured eight of 11 targets for 114 yards and a touchdown in the Browns' 31-29 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Analysis: Fannin played an integral role in Shedeur Sanders' career-best performance, leading the Browns in receptions, receiving yards and targets with figures that also all qualified as season highs. Fannin's score, his fourth of the season, came on an impressive seven-yard catch late in the fourth quarter for the final points of the afternoon, and he now has at least six receptions on four occasions during his productive rookie campaign. Fannin will take a 59-619-4 line on 85 targets into a Week 15…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits paydirt for only Browns TD
Fannin caught three of five targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-8 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Most of the damage came on a 34-yard TD pass from Shedeur Sanders early in the second quarter, the longest passing play of the day by either team on a very windy day in Cleveland. Fannin's five targets and 43 yards paced all Browns pass catchers, and in two-plus games since Sanders took the reins of the offense, the rookie tight end has a 9-109-1 line on 16 targets. Fannin will look for his fourth touchdown of the season in a Week 14 tilt against the Titans.
Published: Sun, Nov 30 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Four catches in Week 12 win
Fannin caught four of six targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Fannin led the team in targets from Shedeur Sanders, as the rookie quarterback made his first NFL start. Whether the Browns have Sanders or Dillon Gabriel (concussion) under center in Week 13 against the 49ers, Fannin should continue to play a prominent role in Cleveland's rookie-heavy offense. Fannin has been targeted at least five times in each of his past six games.
Published: Sun, Nov 23 at 5:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to two catches Sunday
Fannin (hamstring) had two receptions on five targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Fannin continues to be limited during the practice week with a lingering hamstring issue, but it has not cost the tight end any game action while he continues to play through it. The third-round rookie still finished ahead of veteran starter David Njoku in production Sunday, with the latter being held to one catch for seven yards on two targets. The status of starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel (concussion) is currently unclear for Week 11, but Fannin should continue providing deep-league value…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 9:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets green light to face Ravens
Fannin (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Analysis: Fannin continues to play through a hamstring injury. He was a limited participant in Cleveland's first two practices during Week 11 preparations before practicing in full Friday. Both Fannin and David Njoku likely will remain involved in Cleveland's passing game.
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited again Thursday
Fannin (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Analysis: Fannin played through his hamstring injury during Cleveland's loss to the Jets in Week 10, in which he caught four of seven targets for 44 yards. Now, coming off back-to-back limited practices, he'll likely need to upgrade to full activity levels at Friday's session in order to avoid an injury designation for Week 11. That said, as long as Fannin can close out the practice week with at least another limited session, it appears he'll have solid odds of being available for Sunday's contest…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 13 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice Wednesday
Fannin (hamstring) was limited at practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Fannin approached Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets listed as questionable but suited up for the contest en route to recording a 66 percent snap share and catching four of his seven targets for 44 yards. With no reported setbacks, chances are Fannin's listed limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related. Either way, the tight end has two more chances to practice fully before Week 11 injury designations are posted by the Browns.
Published: Wed, Nov 12 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Four catches in Week 10 loss
Fannin (hamstring) caught four of seven targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Fannin hurt his hamstring Thursday but played through the injury and finished second on the team in targets, catches and receiving yards behind Jerry Jeudy. Fellow Browns tight end David Njoku scored his third touchdown of the season, while Fannin remains stuck on two touchdowns heading into a Week 11 home game against the Ravens. Fannin leads the team with 42 catches and 396 receiving yards, as the rookie third-round pick has been one of the few bright spots for the 2-7 Browns.
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Active versus Jets
Fannin (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Fannin was added to the Browns' Week 10 injury report after not practicing Thursday, but the tight end returned to a limited session Friday before being listed as 'questionable' for Sunday's contest. With his active status now confirmed, barring any in-game issues Fannin should continue to serve as a key passing target for QB Dillon Gabriel. Through eight games to date, Fannin paces his team in catches (38) and receiving yards (352) on 51 targets, to go along with two TDs, while fellow TE David…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to play Week 10
Fannin (hamstring) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Fannin popped up on the Browns' injury report after failing to practice Thursday due to the hamstring issue, but the rookie tight end was able to get in a limited session Friday. He looks as though he's made enough progress to suit up this weekend, though official word on his status won't arrive until the Browns release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Even though Cleveland didn't move veteran tight end David Njoku prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, Fannin…read more
Published: Sat, Nov 8 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Fannin (hamstring) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis: After being added to the Browns' Week 10 injury report following a 'DNP' on Thursday, Fannin returned to a limited practice Friday. However, given that he heads into the weekend with a 'questionable' designation, the tight end's status now will need to be monitored ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If Fannin ends up limited or out against the Jets, fellow TE David Njoku would be in line for added snaps, with Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates available to work in complementary roles.
Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 10:54am by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Friday
Fannin (hamstring) returned to practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Fannin was added to the Browns' Week 10 injury report after not practicing Thursday, but his return to the field a day later is an encouraging sign with regard to his availability for Sunday's game against the Jets. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether the tight end heads into the weekend with an injury designation or fully cleared to face New York.
Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Added to injury report Thursday
Fannin (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Fannin wasn't on the Browns' initial Week 10 injury report, so the tight end's 'DNP' on Thursday is notable. Through eight games, Fannin leads the Browns in catches (38) and receiving yards (352), and if he's limited or out Sunday against the Jets, fellow TE David Njoku would be in line for added work, with Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates available to mix in.
Published: Thu, Nov 6 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in TD against Pats
Fannin caught six of eight targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots. He added two rushing yards on his lone carry.
Analysis: The rookie led the Browns in receptions, targets and yards while hauling in a 18-yard TD from Dillon Gabriel in the first quarter. Fannin and fellow tight end David Njoku have emerged as the most reliable downfield options for Gabriel, as wide receivers accounted for just three of his 21 completions on the afternoon. Fannin will take a 38-352-2 line on 51 targets through eight games into a Week 9 bye before facing the Jets in Week 10.
Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet day despite Njoku absence
Fannin secured four of five targets for 36 yards in the Browns' 31-6 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: With David Njoku (knee) sidelined, an elevated workload was expected for Fannin. While the rookie did lead the Browns across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets, all three numbers were modest on an afternoon where Dillon Gabriel threw for only 116 yards. Fannin does have clear chemistry with his fellow rookie, however, keeping him in play for a Week 8 road matchup against the Patriots.
Published: Sun, Oct 19 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Team's clear top TE for Week 7
Fannin could see additional opportunities Sunday against the Dolphins, as Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out.
Analysis: Fannin has been productive while splitting targets at tight end with Njoku, as the rookie third-round pick out of Bowling Green has two seven-catch performances among his first six NFL games. Fannin could be even busier in Njoku's absence against a Dolphins defense that's one of six units with more than 400 yards allowed to tight ends this season.
Published: Fri, Oct 17 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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Bright spot in Cleveland offense
Fannin recorded seven receptions on 10 targets for 81 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Fannin continued to showcase rapport with Dillon Gabriel, as he led the Browns in receptions and yards. He did do the majority of his damage with the Steelers playing conservative defense in the fourth quarter, with 56 of Fannin's yards coming with the Browns down multiple scores. Even with that context, the rapport between Fannin and Gabriel is clear, as Fannin has 11 catches for 94 yards and a touchdown combined between the last two games.
Published: Sun, Oct 12 at 10:52pm by Rotowire.com
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First career touchdown
Fannin recorded four receptions on four targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Fannin had a mixed performance in Dillon Gabriel's first game under center. He was overshadowed by David Njoku -- who led the team with nine targets -- but was a reliable short-area target for Gabriel. Fannin accounted for the Browns' first touchdown of the day with a one-yard catch midway through the first quarter, also the first of his career. He hasn't shown much upside, but Fannin could emerge as a favorite target of Gabriel in the quick-pass game.
Published: Sun, Oct 5 at 10:41am by Rotowire.com
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Draws six targets Sunday
Fannin brought in two of six targets for 24 yards in the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed once for one yard.
Analysis: Fannin posted modest reception and receiving yardage totals, but Joe Flacco continued to target the rookie tight end frequently. The 2025 third-round pick hasn't seen fewer than four targets in any contest, but he's posted just 49 total receiving yards across the last two games after recording a 12-111-0 line in his first two NFL contests. Fannin will try to regain his earlier level of production when the Browns travel to London to face the Vikings in Week 5.
Published: Sun, Sep 28 at 7:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to three grabs Sunday
Fannin brought in three of four targets for 25 yards in the Browns' 13-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: Tanin was tied for third in receptions and targets on the Browns for the afternoon while also garnering that slotting in receiving yards. It was Fannin's quietest performance yet in his brief NFL career, but the rookie third-round pick is clearly a key component of the passing attack and could enjoy a bigger role in a Week 4 road matchup against the Lions for which Cleveland figures to have to remain aggressive on offense.
Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 7:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues producing in Week 2
Fannin brought in all five targets for 48 yards in the Browns' 41-17 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie H-back/tight end tied for the team lead in receptions while finishing a close second to Jerry Jeudy in receiving yards. It was a second consecutive encouraging effort for Fannin to open his NFL career, and his usage through two games, which includes 14 targets and one rush attempt, makes it clear he's already established a solid niche in head coach Kevin Stefanski's offense going into a Week 3 home matchup against the Packers next Sunday afternoon.
Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Encouraging debut
Fannin caught seven of nine targets for 63 yards in Sunday's 17-16 loss to Cincinnati in Week 1. He also had one carry for three yards.
Analysis: Fannin had a drop in the fourth quarter that factored into a drive that stalled on the Bengals' side of the field, but other than that, the rookie tight end built off a strong preseason. The 2025 third-round draft pick had one catch for more than 20 yards and led all Cleveland pass-catchers in targets, including the player starting ahead of him at tight end, David Njoku (six targets). The Browns lack quality target depth, which may prompt defenses to focus on Njoku and Jerry Jeudy. That could…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 6:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in TD in preseason finale
Fannin caught both his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 19-17 preseason win over the Rams.
Analysis: The 2025 third-round pick saw work with the Browns' starters, and his TD came on a 15-yard toss from Joe Flacco midway through the first quarter. David Njoku remains at the top of the tight end depth chart, but Fannin has drawn rave reviews in training camp and could see more action than expected in two-TE sets, providing Flacco with another potentially dynamic receiving option.
Published: Sat, Aug 23 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Stock up in joint practices
Fannin was cited as a riser at this week's joint practices with Philadelphia, per Zac Jackson of The Athletic.
Analysis: Fannin dropped a potential touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Flacco early in Thursday's session, but the rookie tight end responded by catching the next one thrown his way and later scored on a deep corner route. While head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't directly said it, Jackson believes Fannin is ahead of schedule. He could line up all over the formation and will be involved in the offense, per Jackson, as the second tight end behind David Njoku.
Published: Fri, Aug 15 at 4:39am by Rotowire.com
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May have major role as rookie
Fannin could be a big part of a Browns offense that is likely to run more two-tight-end sets in 2025, per ESPN.com.
Analysis: Cleveland invested significant stock in Fannin, taking him in the third round of April's NFL Draft. The Bowling Green product showed off serious pass-catching skills in college, tallying 117 receptions on 156 targets for 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final campaign. The reception and yardage totals were the most by a tight end in a single season in FBS history, though at 6-foot-3, 241 pounds, Fannin is a bit undersized for his position in the NFL. That said, Browns tight ends coach…read more
Published: Fri, Jun 13 at 7:46pm by Rotowire.com
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