DONOVAN PEOPLES-JONES NEWS

Listed as questionable for Week 11 Peoples-Jones (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions after returning to practice Friday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact After sitting out Thursday's session, Peoples-Jones' return to the field Friday has him trending in the right direction as Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff approaches. If he's able to suit up for the contest, Peoples-Jones will be in line to serve as Cleveland's No. 2 wideout behind Jarvis Landry, a role that's his as long as he can stay healthy, now that Odell Beckham is no longer in the mix.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Friday Peoples-Jones (groin) is participating at Friday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Peoples-Jones was limited in practice Wednesday before sitting out Thursday's session entirely, but he looks like he'll at least return to the field Friday as a limited participant. The 22-year-old should have a chance to suit up Sunday against the Lions, though he may still have an injury designation for the contest.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' star Chubb back from COVID list, Mayfield starting

Browns running back Nick Chubb has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns' Mayfield practices, expected to play against Lions

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield returned to practice after missing one day to rest an assortment of injuries

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns Myles Garrett, Baker Mayfield, Jarvis Landry, back practicing, while Donovan Peoples-Jones is not Browns were able to get a couple of their key players back on the field on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not practicing Thursday Peoples-Jones (groin) won't participate in Thursday's practice, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Though offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt expressed optimism earlier in the day that Peoples-Jones would be on the field Thursday in at least some capacity, the second-year wideout will take a step back in terms of activity after he was listed as a limited participant Wednesday. According to Ulrich, Peoples-Jones was spotted on a stationary bike during the open portion of Thursday's session, but it's not clear if he'll be able to do any positional or individual work behind the scenes. Peoples-Jones may need to return to limited activity or practice fully Friday to avoid being ruled out in advance of Sunday's game against the Lions.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

OC hopes he can practice Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt is hopeful Peoples-Jones (groin) will be able to practice Thursday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact It sounds like Peoples-Jones -- who was a limited participant Wednesday -- will remain limited in Thursday's practice, if he takes part in it at all. The 22-year-old wide receiver is coming off a down week in which he only caught one pass, but Peoples-Jones remains locked into a starting role when healthy.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Peoples-Jones (groin) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's presumably the same groin issue that's bothered him since mid-to-late October. So far, Peoples-Jones has missed just one of Cleveland's nine games, with his workload trending up as the season has progressed. He caught just one of five targets for 16 yards in the Week 10 loss to New England, but it was his third time in the past four games reaching the five-target mark. Peoples-Jones likely will be out there this Sunday against the Lions, starting across from Jarvis Landry at wide receiver.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steps back in loss Peoples-Jones caught one of five targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 45-7 loss to New England.

Impact Peoples-Jones was unable to build on Week 9, when he had two catches for 86 yards, including a 60-yard touchdown. Against the Patriots, he was targeted four times (no catches) early when the game was close and led the wideouts with 50 snaps, so he continued as the main beneficiary of Odell Beckham's departure. It was a tough day all around for the Browns' offense. Quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee/shoulder) was off target most of the day before leaving with a sore knee, and Cleveland was missing its top two running backs.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Mayfield's foot should be fine for the Patriots game, Donovan Peoples-Jones excused for a personal reason, Myles Garrett idle again Mayfield practice full-go on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Patriots look to post 4th straight win when they host Browns

The Patriots and Browns both enter their matchup coming off big wins to get back above

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns turning the page after cutting Odell Beckham Jr.

With OBJ's time in Cleveland officially over, are Baker Mayfield & Co. better off on offense without the mercurial wideout?

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

LeBron James' tweet a call to action for OBJ's heir apparent, Browns receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones 'He's a player we're going to be counting on', Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says of dependable deep threat Donovan Peoples-Jones

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Kevin Stefanski discusses Denzel Ward, Donovan Peoples-Jones in press conference: Transcript Kevin Stefanski answered questions from the media on Monday after reviewing film of the Browns' win against the Bengals.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Donovan Peoples-Jones: "Continue on getting better, focusing on what I need to do to get better" Donovan Peoples-Jones addresses the media on November 8th, 2021.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Browns takeaways: With Cleveland #FreeOfOBJ, Donovan Peoples-Jones shows he's ready for more Wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones made two vital catches for the Cleveland Browns in a 41-16 AFC North win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Long TDs by Denzel Ward, Nick Chubb, Donovan Peoples-Jones lead Cleveland Browns past Cincinnati Bengals The Cleveland Browns close a chaotic week by routing Joe Burrow and the Bengals in Cincinnati

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Hauls in 60-yard TD Peoples-Jones (groin) caught two of three targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-16 win over the Bengals.

Impact Peoples-Jones did most of his damage on a 60-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. With Odell Beckham set to be waived by the Browns on Monday, Peoples-Jones will be Baker Mayfield's top option on the outside moving forward, though the Browns still have an assortment of running backs and tight ends to throw to, as well as slot dynamo Jarvis Landry. With at least 70 receiving yards in each of his last three games played and three touchdowns in the last two, Peoples-Jones is establishing himself as a viable fantasy option at wide receiver heading into his team's Week 10 trip to New England.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Browns close chaotic week by dumping Burrow, Bengals 41-16

Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes, Nick Chubb ran for 137 yards and the Cleveland Browns capped a chaotic week by smashing Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals 41-16

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donovan Peoples-Jones absorbs heavy contact on 26-yard sideline grab Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones absorbs heavy contact on 26-yard sideline grab.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Watch Baker Mayfield throw a 60-yard touchdown to Donovan Peoples-Jones in the second quarter vs. the Bengals Baker Mayfield hit Donovan Peoples-Jones for a 60-yard touchdown in the second quarter vs. the Bengals on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Active and expected to start Peoples-Jones (groin) is listed as active and expected to start in Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact With Odell Beckham inactive and slated to be waived by the Browns this coming week, Peoples-Jones is in line to see an expanded role Sunday alongside Jarvis Landry, provided he avoids any in-game injury setbacks. Also in the team's Week 9 wideout mix are are Rashard Higgins and Anthony Schwartz, but as long as he can stay on the field, Peoples-Jones - who has logged 13 catches on 15 targets for 228 yards and two TDs through his first six contests - has an opportunity to emerge as weekly fantasy consideration, given that steady snaps could be on tap for him, with Beckham no longer a part of the offense.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Peoples-Jones, Denzel Ward, Jadeveon Clowney, Takk McKinley, Harrison Bryant all active, will face Bengals CINCINNATI — All the questionables are good to go. The Browns will have defensive ends Jadeveon Clowney (ankle/knee/hip) and Takk McKinley (...

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Expected to fill in for Beckham Peoples-Jones (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, is expected fill the starting spot previously held by Odell Beckham, Ian Rapoport of NFL...

Impact With Beckham headed for waivers, Peoples-Jones has an opportunity to see an expanded role in the coming weeks, assuming he's past the groin issue he suffered during pre-game warmups in Week 7. Fortunately for those considering him in Week 9 lineups, his status will be confirmed before the first wave of games Sunday, with the Browns kicking off at 1:00 ET.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 9 Peoples-Jones (groin) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact With Odell Beckham slated to be waived, Peoples-Jones' Week 9 status gains added import, as he's in line for an expanded role in the Browns offense once cleared to play. Also currently in the team's wide receiver mix behind Jarvis Landry (knee) are Rashard Higgins and Anthony Schwartz. Fortunately for those considering Peoples-Jones (who was inactive in Week 8) in fantasy lineups this weekend, Cleveland kicks off at 1:00 ET on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE