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Cedric Tillman’s Fantasy Football Prospects Dim as Browns Roster Deepens

Injuries and competition cast doubt on the wide receiver's 2026 outlook

Cedric Tillman's transition to the Cleveland Browns got off to a rocky start, as a hip injury forced him to miss three games during his rookie season.

After Amari Cooper was traded to the team, Tillman posted three productive outings before a concussion ended his campaign, landing him on injured reserve.

In his third NFL season he caught 21 of 39 targets for 270 yards and two touchdowns, numbers that showed flashes of promise but ultimately fell short of expectations.

A hamstring issue sidelined him for four additional games, and in the final stretch of the year he managed only 10 receptions on 19 targets for 164 yards without a single touchdown.

Fantasy Outlook for 2026

With the Browns' receiving corps crowded and competition from Denzel Boston intensifying, analysts now view Tillman's fantasy football window as effectively closed, making him a risky pick in upcoming drafts.

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