JAMES PROCHE II NEWS

Signed to Browns' practice squad Cleveland signed Proche to the practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Proche was released from the Browns' active roster Saturday, but he has opted to stick around on Cleveland's practice squad. He didn't see much playing time across his four regular-season outings this year, but the 2020 sixth-round pick could be elevated to the active roster to provide depth at wide receiver following Amari Cooper's trade to the Bills on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Getting cut Cleveland cut Proche on Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Proche had seen just 10 offensive snaps over four games through the first five weeks of the season, and now he's on his way out with the Browns. He'll have to look for another opportunity with a different team.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

First target in Week 3 Proche caught his lone target for three yards and returned two punts for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact Proche was targeted for the first time in the three games in which he's been active. He played just three snaps on offense and five overall for the season. His main role thus far has been on special teams.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes as returner Proche played one snap on offense and returned three punts for 25 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.

Impact After serving on the practice squad for Week 1, Proche was signed to the active roster. He also lined up as a kickoff returner after Pierre Strong (hamstring) left the game early in the third quarter. Strong's injury plus David Bell's hip injury should inform Proche's role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes as returner Proche played one snap on offense and returned three punts for 25 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars.

Impact After beginning the season on the practice squad, Proche was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday. In addition to the punt returns, he also lined up as a kickoff returner after Pierre Strong (hamstring) left the game early in the third quarter. Strong's injury plus David Bell's hip injury could lead to a bigger role for Proche.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Browns signed Proche to the active roster Saturday, in preparation for Sunday's road matchup against the Jaguars, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Proche began the regular season on Cleveland's practice squad, but he's now earned a spot on the 53-man roster. The 2020 sixth-round wide receiver appeared in 10 games with the Browns in 2023, in which span he contributed on special teams and failed to secure any of his five targets.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Cleveland Proche signed with the Browns' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Proche failed to make the Browns' 53-man roster after finishing the preseason with seven catches (on seven targets) for 60 yards and one touchdown. The 2020 sixth-round wide receiver appeared in 10 regular-season games for the Browns last season, though he wasn't able to record a catch on five targets.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Contract terminated Proche's contract was terminated by the Browns on Tuesday.

Impact Proche, who had been in line for a return job, was cut, not waived. That means he's not subject to waivers and can sign with any team immediately, including a return to the Browns.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 12 • 247SPORTS.COM

Browns re-sign WR James Proche II Proche first signed with the Browns during the 2023 season

MARCH 19 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Special teams only in loss Proche returned two punts for 30 yards and did not play on offense in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Rams in Week 13.

Impact By the end of the game, Proche was sitting fourth on the depth chart, but he never stepped on the field with the offense. Amari Cooper sustained a concussion in the second quarter and left the game, but head coach Kevin Stefanski opted to get by with a top threesome of Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman and David Bell. Proche has played a total of nine snaps with the offense and one target through nine games.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Gets promotion to active roster Cleveland signed Proche from its practice squad to its active roster Tuesday.

Impact Proche played just six offensive snaps in his 2023 debut Sunday versus Arizona, but the Browns evidently saw enough to bring him up on a full-time basis ahead of Week 10. In 2022 with Baltimore, Proche turned 17 targets into eight receptions for 62 yards.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Elevate Newly-Acquired Receiver James Proche II From Practice Squad In need of help with wide receiver depth and special teams roles, the Browns elevated veteran receiver James Proche

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Joins Browns' practice squad The Browns signed Proche to their practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Proche was cut by the Ravens at the end of training camp ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. He had workouts with the Jets and Giants in September, but has finally caught on with the Browns' practice squad. Proche will work on getting up to speed with the offense's playbook and prepare for a chance to be called up to the active roster.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Disappoints in 2022 Proche had eight catches on 17 targets for 62 yards and no touchdowns in 2022.

Impact It was a disappointing third season for Proche. The season began with Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay as the Ravens' top targets, but there was still room for Proche to carve out a role, and yet he was unable to do that. Bateman and Duvernay each suffered season-ending injuries at different points of the season, but it was Demarcus Robinson and Sammy Watkins who ultimately took on bigger roles. Proche remains under contract for one more season, but his inability to be involved in the offense despite all the attrition in the receiving corps this season does not portend well for his role in 2023 when Bateman and Duvernay are healthy.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to capitalize on extra snaps Proche played 32 of the Ravens' 75 snaps on offense and finished with zero catches on three targets in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bengals.

Impact With the Ravens waiving DeSean Jackson ahead of the Week 18 contest, Proche stepped into a top-three role at receiver for the regular-season finale alongside Demarcus Robinson and Sammy Watkins. Despite playing double-digit snaps for the first time since Week 13, Proche couldn't forge a connection with third-string quarterback Anthony Brown, who was making his first NFL start with Lamar Jackson (knee) and Tyler Huntley (shoulder) sidelined. Proche could continue to serve as the Ravens' No. 3 receiver ahead of Tylan Wallace in Sunday's rematch with the Bengals in the wild-card round of the playoffs, but none of the Baltimore pass catchers profile as especially strong fantasy options this weekend aside from standout tight end Mark Andrews. Proche finished the regular season with eight catches for 62 yards on 17 targets across 15 appearances.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes in win Proche secured both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Broncos.

Impact On top of his uninspiring performance as a receiver, Proche was also given an opportunity in the game as a passer. Unfortunately, his only attempt on a gadget play in the fourth quarter was intercepted in the end zone on a throw to Kenyan Drake. The 26-year-old wideout played just 13 of the Ravens' 72 offensive snaps while operating as the team's No. 4 receiver. Proche can not be trusted for fantasy purposes with such limited usage. In addition, Baltimore's passing offense stands to take a hit with Lamar Jackson (knee) most likely sidelined for at least one game. The Ravens host the Steelers in Week 14.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Held catchless in win Proche failed to secure both of his targets in Sunday's 13-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact Proche operated as the No. 3 wideout Sunday, playing just 25 percent of Baltimore's offensive snaps. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old could not make the most of his opportunities on a day when the offense struggled to put points on the board. Proche will be difficult to trust going forward and is likely best left out of fantasy lineups when the Ravens visit the Jaguars in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Logs two receptions Monday Proche had two catches for 22 yards on two targets Monday against the Saints.

Impact Monday's box score was an anomaly for Baltimore. Per Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com, Lamar Jackson was the first quarterback in over 30 years to complete passes to 10 different players while having no more than 12 completions overall. In other words, Baltimore spread the ball around with Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman sidelined. With that wide distribution, Proche's two catches tied for the team lead. Bateman is done for the season, so Proche stands to continue to have a role in the offense going forward. It's worth noting, however, that Proche's snap count dipped from 46 in Week 8 to 17 in Week 9.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high three catches in Week 8 Proche caught three of four targets for 24 yards in Thursday's 27-22 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Proche came in with only two targets all season but doubled that total in this game alone. His elevated usage can be chalked up to the Ravens losing both Mark Andrews (shoulder) and Rashod Bateman (foot) to injuries during the game. Even if Bateman remains sidelined in Week 9 against the Saints, Proche will be no higher than third in the wide receiver pecking order behind Devin Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches first pass of season Proche hauled in one of two targets for seven yards during Sunday's 19-17 win over the Bengals.

Impact With Rashod Bateman (foot) sidelined, Proche played a season-high 15 offensive snaps and saw his first two targets of the campaign. Aside from Devin Duvernay, who was utilized early and often, the Ravens' wideouts failed to make any big plays through the air for a second straight game. However, Baltimore's passing attack has a good chance to bounce back against the Giants' depleted secondary in Week 6, so Proche could be in line for another solid role if Bateman remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Proche wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday.

Impact Proche missed back-to-back games due to a groin injury, but it appears he'll be good to go for Week 4. Regardless, he'll have a tough time garnering many targets playing behind Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE