CLE · RB · Age 26
Jaleel McLaughlin's recent release from DEN and subsequent signing with CLE marks a significant shift in his opportunity profile, but his trailing usage numbers suggest he remains a speculative FLEX play.
Browns place RB Dylan Sampson on IR, sign RB Jaleel McLaughlin to 53-man roster — current facts above.
Our own read · beta — not a trade price.
Denver waived McLaughlin in late August 2026, and he signed to Cleveland's practice squad on September 1, 2026 rather than the active roster, meaning he needs a game-day elevation just to see the field.
Even an elevation lands him behind Quinshon Judkins as the clear lead back and Dylan Sampson in the complementary role, with Raheim Sanders also ahead of him on the practice-squad-to-53 pecking order.
Beat coverage has already pegged McLaughlin as the top practice-squad option to elevate if Judkins, Sampson, or Sanders misses time, giving him a realistic if unlikely-to-trigger path to change-of-pace touches.
| Format | Value | vs Best |
|---|---|---|
| PPR 1QBBest | 826 | — |
| PPR SF | 670 | -156 |