Jaelon Darden

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Jaelon Darden Signed To Browns Active Roster

The Cleveland Browns signed wide receiver Jaelon Darden to their active 53-man roster on Saturday and also elevated cornerback Mike Ford Jr. and offensive tackle Germain Ifedi to the active roster ahead of their Week 1 showdown in Cleveland against the Dallas Cowboys. The Browns released former third-rounder David Bell earlier this week, so the 25-year-old Darden will essentially replace him on Cleveland's roster as additional receiver depth behind Amari Cooper, Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore. Darden will be competing for playing time with Cedric Tillman and rookie Jamari Thrash and is off the fantasy radar everywhere for now. Darden was originally drafted in the fourth round in 2021 out of North Texas by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last year in 16 games with the Browns, he only served as a kick returner on special teams and wasn't involved in the offense.

Sep 7, 2024 1:12 PM EST

Sits out Thursday

Darden (leg) did not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Jets.

Aug 4, 2023 5:43 AM EST

Still not practicing

Darden is not practicing Wednesday due to a leg injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Aug 1, 2023 12:45 PM EST

Second on depth chart

Darden is listed as second on the unofficial depth chart behind Amari Cooper for Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Jets, the Browns' official site reports.

Aug 1, 2023 5:27 AM EST

Claimed off waivers by Cleveland

Cleveland claimed Darden off waivers from Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Dec 7, 2022 3:49 PM EST

Loses roster spot

Darden was waived by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Dec 6, 2022 2:34 PM EST

Pair of punt returns in loss

Darden did not log any snaps on offense but returned two punts for 24 yards during the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns in Week 12.

Dec 1, 2022 12:12 PM EST

Gets shot as kickoff returner

Darden returned two kickoffs for 42 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-16 win over the Seahawks in Week 10.

Nov 15, 2022 11:46 PM EST

Busy day as returner

Darden did not log any snaps on offense but returned eight punts for 82 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Nov 8, 2022 4:20 PM EST

Continues shining on returns

Darden returned two punts for 33 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-22 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.

Oct 29, 2022 12:08 AM EST

Logs three punt returns in Week 6

Darden returned three punts for 14 yards during the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers in Week 6.

Oct 20, 2022 6:35 AM EST

Back in full Thursday

Darden (tooth) practiced fully Thursday.

Oct 13, 2022 2:34 PM EST

Sits out Wednesday

Darden did not participate during the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday due to a tooth issue.

Oct 12, 2022 5:50 PM EST

Limited to pair of punt returns

Darden didn't log a target over his 11 snaps from scrimmage and returned two punts for 40 yards in the Buccaneers' 21-15 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Oct 10, 2022 1:17 PM EST

No stats in Week 4 loss

Darden logged six snaps on offense and one on special teams during the Buccaneers' 41-31 loss to the Chiefs in Week 4, but he did not draw a snap or return a punt.

Oct 6, 2022 9:03 AM EST