With second-year running back Quinshon Judkins leaving the stadium in a walking boot after the loss to the New York Jets, the Cleveland Browns are adding to their running back room. The Browns are adding former Notre Dame running back Audric Estime by signing him from the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad to their active roster.
Estime was originally a fifth-round draft pick for the Denver Broncos in the 2024 NFL Draft and has also spent time on the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad and played for the New Orleans Saints in 2025 before joining the Vikings' practice squad this year. Estime is still only 23 years old and has 508 rushing yards and 130 receiving yards with three touchdowns during his career.
Estime is a player that I loved during
his draft cycle. He is a punishing runner, and when he gets a full head of steam, he is not an easy guy to bring down; he runs like a human bowling ball, just mowing guys over. He's got solid speed for a guy of his size and good burst to get to the outside and into the open field. He could be a great fit in this scheme and is a solid signing for the Browns.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns add running back off the Vikings practice squad
