Jaleel McLaughlin

Cleveland Browns
Running Back #38

Personal

Age	26
Birthdate	September 13, 2000
Height	5'7"
Weight	187 lb

Draft

College	Youngstown State
Year	2023
Pick	UDFA
Team	DEN

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Jaleel McLaughlin: Jaleel McLaughlin a Top RB Stash Amid Backfield Injuries in Cleveland

Cleveland Browns running back Jaleel McLaughlin has played a minimal role in his team's offense so far in 2026, recording just two carries for 31 yards and a touchdown across four games. However, the 26-year-old could be poised for a significant workload increase in Week 6 and beyond. The Browns placed RB2 Raheim Sanders (hip) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, guaranteeing that he will miss Cleveland's next four games. Additionally, starting running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the Browns' Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, which could threaten his availability in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. Particularly in deeper league formats, fantasy managers may want to consider stashing McLaughlin off the waiver wire just in case he ends up leading the Cleveland backfield in Week 6.

Oct. 13, 2026 12:47 PM EST