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Special-teams role in finale Proche returned one kickoff for 19 yards and was not targeted in Saturday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens in Week 18.

Impact Proche filled the return role on punts, much like he's done whenever the Browns added him to the active roster this season, and had his first kickoff return. He finished the season with 19 punt returns for 172 yards and three receptions (three targets) for 21 yards.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Browns' active roster Cleveland signed Proche from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday.

Impact Proche had been elevated from the Browns' practice squad to the active roster for the last three games, and over that span he caught two passes for 18 yards while adding 44 punt return yards. The 2020 sixth-round pick will now be on Cleveland's 53-man roster for the final two games of the regular season, and he could see more offensive snaps against the Dolphins on Sunday due to injuries to Jerry Jeudy (knee), Cedric Tillman (concussion) and tight end David Njoku (knee).

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad again Proche reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Proche played five snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Bengals, logging two punt returns for 30 yards and two fair catches. Given that Proche has now hit the three-game maximum for elevations to the active roster, the Browns will have to sign him to the 53-man roster to keep him playing on the team. The 28-year-old wide receiver and return specialist has caught three catches for 21 yards and amassed 163 punt-return yards this season in Cleveland.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad again Proche reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Proche played five snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Bengals, logging two punt returns for 30 yards and two fair catches. Given that Proche has now hit the three-game maximum for elevations to the active roster, the Browns will have to sign him to the 53-man roster for him to suit up in either or both of the last two regular-season games. The 28-year-old wide receiver and return specialist has recorded three catches for 21 yards and amassed 163 punt-return yards this season in Cleveland.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated again for Week 16 The Browns elevated Proche from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's battle against the Bengals, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Proche will be elevated for the third straight week as Cedric Tillman continues to sit out due to a concussion. Over the past two weeks as a gameday elevation, Proche has tallied two catches for 18 yards on four offensive snaps. He figures to again log just a few offensive snaps Sunday while also contributing on special teams.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Proche reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Proche was elevated from the practice squad for a second straight week due to Cedric Tillman (concussion) being sidelined. Proche served as the Browns' primary returner Sunday after Kadarius Toney was waived this past Tuesday, but the former ended up fumbling on a punt return early in the first quarter that led to a seven-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to JuJu Smith-Schuster three plays later. Whether Proche is elevated for Week 16 against the Bengals will likely depend on whether Tillman is able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Costly turnover in loss Proche returned three punts for 14 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 21-7 loss to the Chiefs in Week 15.

Impact After the Browns forced a three-and-out punt on Kansas City's first possession, Proche lost the handle on a return and the Chiefs recovered at the Browns' 21-yard line. Three plays later, Kansas City had a 7-0 lead. It was the second consecutive punt on which a Cleveland returner coughed up the ball -- Kadarius Toney muffed one Week 14 and was cut from the roster last Tuesday. Proche as been an on-and-off again punt returner this season and has just three catches for 21 yards.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets another elevation Week 15 The Browns elevated Proche from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday in advance of Sunday's contest against Kansas City, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Proche's elevation is his second in as many weeks with Cedric Tillman sidelined due to a concussion. Last Sunday versus Pittsburgh, Proche made the most of his two offensive snaps, recording two catches on two targets for 18 yards. He'll likely serve in a depth role at wide receiver and see limited work on offense again Sunday against the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Proche reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Proche played just two snaps on offense during the Browns' 27-13 loss to the Steelers on Sunday, but he made the most of it as he caught both targets for 18 yards. He could be elevated for Week 15 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 15 if Cedric Tillman (concussion) and Jamari Thrash (shoulder) are unable to play.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 14 The Browns elevated Proche from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Proche signed to the Browns' practice squad Oct. 15 after being released from the team's active roster three days earlier. Proche will give the Browns much-needed depth at wide receiver against the Steelers on Sunday due to Cedric Tillman (concussion) being ruled out and Jamari Thrash (shoulder) listed as questionable.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 12, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

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MARCH 19, 2024 • 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

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