ANDY JANOVICH NEWS

Let go Sunday Janovich was released by the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Janovich was one of three fullbacks the Texans were carrying on their roster. The 29-year-old had signed a one-year deal with the team in March after spending the last two seasons in Cleveland. The move will trim the fullback competition down to Paul Quessenberry and Troy Hairston for Houston, while Janovich will work to find a new opportunity elsewhere.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

1-on-1 with FB Andy Janovich | Drew's Dozen Fullback Andy Janovich went 1-on-1 with Drew Dougherty and discussed chopping wood, Nebraska jokes, favorite fullbacks, ribeyes and more.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Coach wants fullback Houston head coach Lovie Smith said Tuesday that "odds are" the team will carry a fullback on its active roster in 2022, which could be Janovich, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chron...

Impact Carrying a fullback suggests the Texans will be committed to the run, something that new offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton mentioned to Kubena in April. It's not expected that Janovich will see a lot of carries, but he could be on the field often as a blocker for Marlon Mack, Rex Burkhead and Dameon Pierce.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Meet Texans FB Andy Janovich Get to know Texans FB Andy Janovich signed as a free agent on March 25, 2022.

APRIL 6, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Signing with Texans Janovich agreed to a one-year contract with the Texans on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact After the Browns elected not exercise their team option on Janovich's contract prior to the new league year, the 28-year-old will step in as Houston's primary fullback in 2022. Across his two seasons in Cleveland, the 28-year-old rushed four times for four yards and a touchdown while securing five of nine targets for 22 yards.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to become free agent The Browns didn't exercise Janovich's option Monday, so he'll become a free agent when the new league year begins March 16, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Janovich has been a starter his entire career and was a Pro Bowl alternate last season, so he'll likely garner plenty of interest from around the league. The 2016 sixth-round pick has scored five touchdowns (four rushing, one receiving) during his six-year career.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches first pass in win Janovich caught his lone target for three yards and had two kick returns for 19 yards in Sunday's 24-22 win over Baltimore.

Impact Janovich was targeted for the second time this season and made his first catch. He's typically not heavily involved in the offense beyond blocking for Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt (ankle). As for the kick returns, Janovich was one of the up men on a couple of short kickoffs. JoJo Natson remains Cleveland's primary kick returner.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Campbell inactive for Ravens against Cleveland running game

Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell is inactive for Sunday night’s game against Cleveland

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns place All-Pro tackle Conklin on injured reserve

Browns All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin will miss at least three games after being placed on injured reserve with a dislocated elbow

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active for Week 9 Janovich (hamstring) was activated off of injured reserve Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bengals.

Impact Janovich will return to action as the starting fullback for the Browns after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury. Although he has played sparingly this season, he has recorded a two-point conversion and one touchdown on the year.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Activate FB Andy Janovich & C Nick Harris, Place T Jack Conklin on IR BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns announced today that they have activated fullback Andy Janovich and center Nick Harris from IR. In addit...

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Designated to return from IR Janovich (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Janovich returned to practice Wednesday, which starts the 21-day period for him to be added to the active roster. If he isn't, then he will revert back to injured reserve for the remainder of the season. The Browns waived backup fullback Johnny Stanton on Tuesday, which would suggest they feel confident that Janovich will be available for Week 9.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns waive fullback Johnny Stanton IV with Andy Janovich eligible to return from injured reserve Andy Janovich can come back after spending the past three games on injured reserve, where the Cleveland Browns placed him due to a hamstring...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Andy Janovich, M.J. Stewart Jr., Chris Hubbard placed on IR The Browns made a handful of roster moves Tuesday as they deal with a run of injuries. More will be revealed about the availability of key...

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Lands on IR The Browns placed Janovich (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Janovich was one of three players that the Browns placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The 28-year-old tight end appeared in all five games for Cleveland this year and recorded one rushing touchdown and caught a two-point conversion. He will be sidelined for at least three weeks, but he may miss even more time. The Browns signed Johnny Stanton from their practice squad to their active roster to replace Janovich.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns place tackle Hubbard, 2 others on injured reserve

The Browns have placed versatile offensive lineman Chris Hubbard, safety M

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns place Chris Hubbard, MJ Stewart and Andy Janovich on injured reserve Browns busy making moves on Tuesday with three players to injured reserve.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Browns place Andy Janovich, M.J. Stewart and Chris Hubbard on injured reserve The Browns also signed fullback Johnny Stanton and defensive end Joe Jackson to the active roster from the practice squad.

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Scores two-pointer Janovich did not have a carry in five snaps and was on the receiving end of a successful two-point conversion in Sunday's 14-7 win over Minnesota.

Impact The Vikings were whistled for delay of game on what was to be a traditional extra-point kick, which changed the calculus for head coach Kevin Stefanski, who opted to go for two points from the one-yard line. With "13" personnel on the field, Janovich was in motion and slipped out to the flat for an easy catch, giving Cleveland an 8-7 lead. The fullback now has one touchdown and a two-point conversion in 2021.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In Stefanski's return, Browns defense dominates Vikings 14-7

Myles Garrett and the Cleveland defense produced another dominant performance

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mayfield finds Janovich in the flat for open two-point pass Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield finds fullback Andy Janovich in the flat for open two-point pass.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Andy Janovich with a Two Point Conversion vs. Minnesota Vikings No Description

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Scores red-zone touchdown Janovich had two carries for zero yards and scored a touchdown in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Texans.

Impact Janovich finished off a drive that started on a short field after Cleveland recovered a muffed punt at the Houston 35-yard line. After the Texans stopped Nick Chubb on second-and-goal at the 2, Janovich scored on a second and third effort after being hit. It was the first touchdown for the fullback since joining the Browns in 2020.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, plays 11 snaps Janovich started and was targeted once in Sunday's 33-29 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Janovich was targeted on the first series of the game, and that was that for his fantasy relevance. He played a total of 11 snaps on offense. The Browns led for most of the game, which typically means more running and a need for a blocker like Janovich, but that didn't happen Sunday. Cleveland attempted 28 passes to 26 rushes.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Janovich shared his story, and the Browns came together — Four H's at a time Players, coaches credit ‘4 Hs’ exercise for building camaraderie during unusual offseason and setting tone for successful season

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM