Around this time last offseason, the hope was that WR Cedric Tillman would build off of good games from the 2024 season and stay healthy for the Cleveland Browns. Instead, the former third-round pick played in 13 games, tied a career low with 21 receptions, and had just 270 yards and two touchdowns. Some of that was due to poor quarterback and offensive line play, but Tillman was only targeted 39 times, a low in his three-year career.
Since that article in June last year, the Browns have also added
WR Isaiah Bond (a unique UDFA due to off-the-field issues that were cleared later in the offseason) and drafted WRs KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston, a “dangerous” combination, in the 2026 NFL draft.
With Jerry Jeudy still on the roster, Tillman could be a trade candidate, as covered previously, or could be the “best player” on Cleveland’s roster who could get cut:
Entering a contract year, Cedric Tillman hasn’t produced enough to surpass Jeudy on the depth chart or show that he has the upside comparable to Bond and two top-40 draft picks. On top of that, he’s battled injuries in all three of his pro seasons.
Something not noted in the above article is how important special teams are for receivers near the end of the depth chart. While Bond and Concepcion may return kicks, the Browns will need a receiver or two on coverage units, generally as gunners. Tillman has played a total of 23 snaps on special teams in his three-year career.
Tillman, now 26 years old, should have some kind of trade market with his size and speed combination. That he could be cut or traded is a strong sign of how quickly GM Andrew Berry has improved the Browns roster, specifically at wide receiver.
If you had to guess an answer today, do you think Tillman is on the roster to start 2026, traded, or cut?
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