No court date has been set for the next step in the legal process in Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins' domestic-violence case, according to the Broward County Clerk of Courts office, per the Akron Beacon Journal's Chris Easterling. Judkins was arrested on July 12 and released the next day on a $2,500 bond. The 21-year-old from Ohio State remains unsigned, and the Browns are in no rush to get him under contract and have him report to training camp until his legal situation is sorted out. He was expected to be a big part of Cleveland's backfield in his first year in the NFL in 2025, but given his legal situation, nothing is guaranteed now, and he will likely also be facing a suspension from the league, regardless of whether he's convicted. Judkins has now become a volatile RB3/flex target, with Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson becoming more intriguing.
Jul 21, 2025 1:31 PM EST
Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned and won't report to training camp with the rest of the team's rookies on Friday, per Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Right now, Judkins is focusing more on his legal matter after being arrested last week in Florida on domestic-violence charges. The Browns aren't in any rush to sign the 21-year-old to get him to camp, so Judkins could miss plenty of development time in camp this summer. His off-field situation is the most pressing matter, and one that could get him suspended in his first NFL season. It's all bad news for the Ohio State product's fantasy value in 2025. As of now, he's a shaky RB3/flex, while Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson have become much more attractive in Cleveland's backfield. Stay tuned for more information on Judkins' legal situation.
Jul 18, 2025 12:05 PM EST
The Cleveland Browns are seeking clarity around rookie running back Quinshon Judkins' domestic violence incident and are in "no rush to sign (him) to his rookie contract or get him to camp," according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Judkins was arrested on domestic battery charges on Saturday night in Florida. The Browns used a second-round selection on him in this year's draft but have not yet signed him to his rookie contract. Judkins is due to report to training camp on Friday alongside the quarterbacks and the rest of the rookies. However, Cabot writes that the Browns have stressed to Judkins that he must "make his domestic incident the high priority over football." If Judkins misses time in camp or during the season due to potential suspension, more playing time would open in the Browns backfield for both incumbent back Jerome Ford and fourth-round rookie Dylan Sampson.
Jul 15, 2025 9:16 PM EST
Per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, more details have emerged involving Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins' recent arrest for domestic battery over the weekend via the arrest report. Judkins' accuser told police that he punched her with a closed fist in the chin/lip area and also hit her in the left arm and thigh while they were in a car leaving the airport on July 7. In addition to this disturbing news involving the 21-year-old second-round pick back in April out of Ohio State, Judkins remains unsigned by the Browns. Not only will he potentially miss valuable development time during training camp this summer, but he could be facing a suspension in his first NFL season in 2025. If Judkins is suspended for any length of time, it will make both Jerome Ford and fellow rookie Dylan Sampson even more valuable for fantasy purposes.
Jul 14, 2025 12:52 PM EST
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has found himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons. The former Ohio State standout and second-round pick was arrested Saturday on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, casting uncertainty over his immediate NFL future. The league responded to the news with a brief statement. "We are aware of the matter, but will decline further comment," said NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy. While the legal process plays out, the NFL is expected to take a wait-and-see approach. Historically, players in similar situations are placed on paid administrative leave while their case progresses. A suspension - if warranted - would likely follow only after the case is resolved, with six games being a common baseline for personal conduct violations. Judkins had been expected to play a key role in Cleveland's backfield rotation this season, complementing starter Jerome Ford. With his status now in doubt, fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson could be in line for an expanded role as the Browns reassess their depth chart heading into training camp.
Jul 13, 2025 3:26 PM EST
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested in Fort Lauderdale for battery and domestic violence on Saturday. According to the Broward County Sheriff's Office, the 21-year-old remains in custody while being charged with touching or striking, battery, and domestic violence. Judkins was selected in the second round with the 36th overall pick by the Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft. He also remains unsigned and now could face discipline under the NFL Personal Conduct Policy as more details come out about his arrest. If Judkins were to miss time this season, Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson would see an increase in touches and snaps, bumping the draft stock a few spots for both Cleveland backs heading into upcoming fantasy drafts.
Jul 12, 2025 9:41 PM EST
The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins will get opportunities with the starters sooner than later. Judkins looks the part of an NFL back and is likely to be a big part of their offense after the 21-year-old was selected 36th overall in the second round this year out of Ohio State. He worked with the first-team and third-team offense during OTA practice on Wednesday. Jackson adds that if Judkins can win the starting job by October, the Browns could trade Jerome Ford, who is still the starting RB but is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Judkins may take a back seat to Ford to open the 2025 campaign, but he figures to be at least close to a full-time contributor by the end of his rookie season. The former Buckeye will command a lot of attention in fantasy in both redraft and dynasty/keeper leagues.
May 31, 2025 1:09 PM EST
Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Quinshon Judkins is looking to make a mark on the franchise after winning the National Championship with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024 in his final collegiate season. "When I come to be a Cleveland Brown, I'm coming in to change the organization, contribute, do the best I can. I know what it takes to win, so I'm going to bring that mentality here to Cleveland and do the same thing," Judkins said. The 21-year-old had 1,000 rushing yards in all three of his college seasons and found the end zone 50 total times. With Nick Chubb now gone, rookies Judkins and Dylan Sampson will factor in alongside Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong Jr. in the backfield in 2025. In his rookie campaign with the Browns, Judkins is expected to take over the lead-back role, although Ford could work in most of the pass-catching situations.
May 26, 2025 12:39 PM EST
The Cleveland Browns think very highly of running back Quinshon Judkins' potential at the next level after selecting him at No. 36 overall in the second round of the NFL draft last Friday. "Not necessarily saying that he's going to, with certainty, develop into one of those players, we certainly hope that's the case, but we think that he can be a bell cow runner that can really carry the load for us," general manager Andrew Berry said. The Browns' quarterback situation in 2025 could hold Judkins and the rest of their offense back, but it doesn't change the fact that the 21-year-old rookie has a real chance to be the team's RB1 over Jerome Ford sooner than later. It's unclear exactly how Judkins and Ford will coexist in this backfield, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said they want to use Judkins "in a bunch of different ways." Judkins will be more valuable in standard-scoring formats, but his explosiveness and three-down ability will make him an interesting sleeper at the RB position in 2025.
Apr 28, 2025 11:17 PM EST
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