Browns place Dylan Sampson on injured reserve, Jaleel McLaughlin signed

The Cleveland Browns placed running back Dylan Sampson on injured reserve Tuesday due to a knee injury, and signed former Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin to the 53-man roster. Sampson was projected as the team's primary pass-catcher out of the backfield, and his absence is expected to clarify the running back usage. Quinshon Judkins, who played 65% of snaps in Week 1 with 12 carries and two targets, could see increased passing volume and PPR value, while Raheim Sanders is seen as the biggest beneficiary and potential handcuff. Sampson's fantasy value is now essentially non-existent, though he could be stashed in an open IR slot. The Browns' offense is projected to struggle, but Judkins remains a buy-low candidate after a tough Week 1 matchup against Jacksonville.