Fannin was better in Week 2 at Tampa Bay (five catches for 54 yards on six targets) than he was in Week 1 at Jacksonville (two catches for 21 yards on three targets), and hopefully that's a sign of things to come. But I want to see more from him with Deshaun Watson before starting him in the majority of leagues. And, for what it's worth, Carolina so far has limited Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts to a combined one catch for 15 yards on five targets in two games.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Contributes five catches in win
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Fannin secured five of six targets for 54 yards in the Browns' 23-19 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
The second-year tight end bounced back from a quiet Week 1 to post a productive stat line Sunday akin to many he'd generated during an impressive 2025 rookie campaign. Fannin tied for second on the day in receptions and targets for Cleveland while also checking in as the runner-up in receiving yards, serving as a frequent security blanket for Deshaun Watson. Fannin should continue seeing plenty of opportunity as his chemistry with Watson grows, and he'll next take aim at the Panthers' defense in Week 3 home matchup.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: TEs to Sit
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Fannin made me nervous this season with the additions Cleveland made at receiver, as well as Deshaun Watson starting at quarterback, and we saw the downside for Fannin in Week 1 at Jacksonville. He only had two catches for 21 yards on three targets, and I'm nervous to trust him in Week 2 at Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers were just abused by Mike Gesicki in Week 1 for five catches, 78 yards and a touchdown on seven targets, but I don't expect Fannin to do well in this game.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Quiet in Week 1 loss
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Fannin brought in two of three targets for 21 yards in the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Deshaun Watson mostly struggled against an aggressive Jaguars defense that sacked him five times and picked him off once, so Fannin's generally disappointing numbers don't look quite as bleak within that context. The talented second-year tight end still is projected to remain a critical piece in the Browns' passing game, and Fannin could see a larger role as soon as a Week 2 road matchup against the Buccaneers.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Doesn't play Thursday vs. NE
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Fannin did not play in the Browns' 37-13 preseason win over the Patriots on Thursday.
Fannin and several other Browns starters -- including Deshaun Watson, Quinshon Judkins and rookie wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston -- were idle for Cleveland's preseason finale Thursday. Despite shaky quarterback play in 2025, Fannin was able to put together a productive rookie campaign, as he logged 72 catches (on 107 targets) for 731 yards and six touchdowns while adding seven carries for 13 yards and a score across 16 regular-season games. David Njoku is no longer with the Browns, so Fannin is the unquestioned TE1 on the depth chart and could be a go-to target for Watson in the passing game.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Can't connect with Watson in preseason loss
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Fannin failed to haul in his only target in Saturday's 34-10 preseason loss to the Bears.
With Deshaun Watson getting the start under center for the Browns, Fannin's only target came on a 3rd-and-5 in Chicago territory, but he couldn't bring in it. Fannin had an impressive rookie season in 2025 after being a third-round pick despite the team's QB woes, but he missed most of the offseason program while recovering from groin surgery and only got cleared in mud-July, costing him valuable time to develop chemistry with Watson. If Watson does win the Week 1 starting job ahead of Shedeur Sanders, who showed a strong rapport with the tight end last year, it could impact Fannin's numbers in the early part of the schedule.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Full-go for training camp
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Fannin (groin) said Wednesday that he will be "full-go" for training camp, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com, Fannin said he missed the Browns' offseason workout program due to a procedure to address a groin injury he sustained in Week 17 of the 2025 campaign. However, the tight end noted Wednesday that he was cleared about two weeks ago and is thus ready to reclaim his role as the team's top option at his position, a context that should result in weekly fantasy utility for the 2025 third-rounder, regardless of who between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders wins the team's ongoing QB competition.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: No hint of serious injury
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Fannin (undisclosed) didn't walk with a limp or have any injury wrapped while watching spring practices from the sidelines, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Fannin participated in a voluntary minicamp back in April, but he didn't do any on-field work throughout May or June. Neither player nor team has commented on the situation, leaving reporters to speculate on a timeline and possible injury, with the leading theory being that Fannin is still recovering from the groin injury he suffered last December. Cabot did suggest that Fannin should be ready "at some point during training camp."
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Not practicing this spring
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Fannin (undisclosed) hasn't practiced during OTAs or minicamp this spring, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Fannin dealt with a groin injury at the end of the 2025 season, but it's unclear if his continued absence this spring is related. He did take part in a voluntary workout back in April, but the tight end has been off to the side working with the training staff for the past several weeks. Fannin's current issue doesn't appear to be serious, but it's unclear if he'll be ready for the start of training camp next month. He's expected to be a focal point of the Browns' passing offense in 2026 after he posted 72 catches for 731 yards and six touchdowns on 107 targets across 16 regular-season appearances during his rookie campaign.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Participates in minicamp
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Fannin (groin) participated in Tuesday's voluntary veteran minicamp practice, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
Fannin sat out the Browns' 2025 season finale against the Bengals due to a groin injury, but he's moved past the issue. The second-year tight end sits firmly atop a depth chart which no longer includes David Njoku, who remains a free agent, and as a rookie last year Fannin recorded a team-high 72 catches on 107 targets for 731 yards and six TDs in 16 regular-season contests. With Njoku no longer in the mix, Fannin should have an opportunity to improve on those numbers given the unproven options behind him at the position for Cleveland.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Won't play in Week 18
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Fannin (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
With David Njoku (knee/personal) also having been ruled out, Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates, along with potentially practice-squad member Sal Cannella, are slated to handle Cleveland's tight end duties Week 18. Fannin thus finishes his impressive rookie campaign with a team-high 72 catches (on 107 targets) for 731 yards and six TDs in 16 regular-season contests. Looking ahead, the 2025 third-rounder is a big part of the Browns' future and thus is in line to maintain fantasy utility next season, regardless of the inevitable personnel changes that are looming for the currently 4-12 team this coming offseason.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Missing another practice
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Fannin (groin) remained sidelined at practice Friday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
With both Fannin and David Njoku (knee/personal) having missed all three of the Browns' practices this week, the TE duo is trending toward being ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Bengals. If that ends up happening, Blake Whiteheart and Brenden Bates, along with potentially practice-squad member Sal Cannella, would be in line to handle Cleveland's tight end duties this weekend.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Not slated to practice Wednesday
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Fannin (groin) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Fannin exited the Browns' Week 17 win over the Steelers after appearing to aggravate a groin injury that first cropped up this past Friday. He'll now have two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's season finale against the Bengals, but if he and/or David Njoku -- who hasn't played since Week 14 due to a knee injury -- are out this weekend, Blake Whiteheart, Brenden Bates (shoulder) and practice squad member Sal Cannella could be available to handle Cleveland's Week 18 tight end duties.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Set to undergo MRI
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Fannin, who left Sunday's 13-6 win over the Steelers with a groin injury, is slated to undergo an MRI on Monday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Per Jackson, the tight end's current issue is believed to be an aggravation of the groin injury that he suffered in practice Friday. With the Browns out of playoff contention, the team figures to proceed cautiously with Fannin ahead of the team's Week 18 season finale against the Bengals. The same presumably applies to fellow TE David Njoku, who hasn't played since Week 14 due to a knee injury.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Remains likely to play Sunday
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Fannin (groin) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Steelers, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Fannin was added to the Browns' injury report Friday after he was a limited participant in the team's final practice of the week, but the rookie tight end said after the session that he intends to play versus Pittsburgh. He's experierenced no setbacks since Friday's practice, according to Fowler, and Adam Schefter of ESPN adds that Fannin is expected to be full go against Pittsburgh. With David Njoku (knee) out again for Week 17, Fannin is once again one of the top fantasy tight ends due to his projected target volume.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Position leader Week 16
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Fannin is expected to lead the Browns' tight end unit Week 16 against the Bills, as David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out, per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Njoku will miss a second consecutive game, paving the way for Fannin to garner a high snap volume and potential red-zone looks. He's amassed 25 combined targets the last two games and appears to be rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' preferred receiver. In the four games with Sanders under center, Fannin has 22 receptions on 36 targets (three in the red zone) for 245 yards and two touchdowns.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Targeted 14 times
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Fannin recorded seven receptions on 14 targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 31-1 loss to the Bears. He added one rush for two yards.
Fannin accounted for nearly half of Cleveland's total targets, though his inefficient day reflected that of Shedeur Sanders. He was targeted in all depths of the field, but his deep opportunities were either intercepted or fell incomplete. While his results will likely remain inconsistent, it's clear that Fannin is Sanders' preferred target and that he will remain heavily involved in the offense.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: TEs to start
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Fannin had a huge game in Week 14 against Tennessee with eight catches for 114 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets, and he has now scored at least 11.3 PPR points in each of his past two games against the 49ers and Titans. In three starts with Shedeur Sanders, Fannin has 15 catches for 197 yards and two touchdowns on 22 targets, and he should benefit in Week 15 at Chicago if David Njoku (knee) is out. Eight tight ends have also scored at least 9.0 PPR points against the Bears this season, and Fannin has top-five upside in all leagues based on his recent level of play.
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Browns' Harold Fannin Jr.: Top DFS Play
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Fannin is still just $5,800 on FanDuel despite the fact that he projects for the second-most points on the main slate. The Bears have given up the sixth most receptions to tight ends this season, and Fannin is clearly Shedeur Sanders' favorite target. This should be another game where the Browns play from behind and have to air it out. Don't be surprised if Sanders throws 40 passes and Fannin has another game with double-digit targets.
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Browns' Harold Fannin: Career-best performance in loss
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Fannin secured eight of 11 targets for 114 yards and a touchdown in the Browns' 31-29 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Fannin played an integral role in Shedeur Sanders' career-best performance, leading the Browns in receptions, receiving yards and targets with figures that also all qualified as season highs. Fannin's score, his fourth of the season, came on an impressive seven-yard catch late in the fourth quarter for the final points of the afternoon, and he now has at least six receptions on four occasions during his productive rookie campaign. Fannin will take a 59-619-4 line on 85 targets into a Week 15 road matchup against the Bears next Sunday.
