JULY 1, 2022 • BROWNSZONE.COM
JOHNNY STANTON IV
Johnny Stanton IV proud to speak up as LGBTQ ally Johnny Stanton IV spent a perfect Saturday in June attending the Pride in the CLE March. He used the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative las...
Lone FB on roster Stanton is the lone fullback on the Browns' roster after the team declined an option on Andy Janovich's contract.
Impact The Janovich decision means he'll become an unrestricted free agent when the new NFL year begins March 16. As important as the running game is to Cleveland's offense, expect the team to add fullbacks during the offseason to compete with Stanton as a lead blocker for Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Staying in Cleveland The Browns signed Stanton to a reserve/future contract Monday.
Impact Stanton appeared in four games for Cleveland during the 2021 campaign and rushed three times for five yards while hauling in both of his targets for seven yards and a touchdown. He spent most of the year on the practice squad but will now remain with the Browns heading into the offseason.
JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Browns place Njoku on COVID-19 list, could miss Ravens game
Browns tight end David Njoku was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list and could miss Sunday’s crucial matchup against AFC North-leading BaltimoreDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Restored from COVID-19 list The Browns restored Stanton from their practice squad/COVID-19 list Tuesday.
Impact Stanton spent just over a week away from the team after landing in health and safety protocols. The 27-year-old fullback has made four appearances for the Browns this season, but now that their running back room is relatively healthy, he will likely be relegated to practice squad duties.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on COVID-19 list Stanton was placed on the practice squad COVID-19 list Monday.
Impact Stanton was called upon to provide depth to the running back position earlier this season, but he's now back on the practice squad and is also expected to be held out of practices on a short-term basis. The Browns are on a bye this week, though, and their next game will be against the Ravens on Dec. 12.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns' Conklin suffers season-ending knee injury vs Ravens
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Reverts to practice squad Stanton reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Stanton was called upon to provide depth to the Browns' backfield with Nick Chubb, Demetric Felton and John Kelly all on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Kareem Hunt has also been out with a calf injury. Depending on who is available for the Browns in Week 11, Stanton may get another shot on the active roster.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Active for Week 10 Stanton had one carry for zero yards in Sunday's 45-7 loss to New England.
Impact Stanton was elevated to the active roster amid a COVID-19 outbreak in the running back room. His lone carry came on the first series -- the Browns' lone scoring drive -- when he took a direct snap at the 2-yard line and was snuffed out by the Patriots' defense. That was Stanton's only snap on offense. Stanton's presence on the active roster depends on the health and availability of Nick Chubb (illness), Demetric Felton (illness), Kareem Hunt (calf) and John Kelly (illness).
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns activate LB Owusu-Koramoah, release DT Billings
Browns rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was activated from injured reserve, giving Cleveland back a key defender for Sunday’s game at New EnglandNOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rejoins practice squad Stanton was signed to the Browns' practice squad Thursday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact Stanton was waived by the Browns on Tuesday but will remain in the organization after clearing waivers. He had a minimal role while filling in for Andy Janovich (hamstring) across the last few weeks.
NOVEMBER 4, 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
Browns Release FB Johnny Stanton BEREA, Ohio -- Stanton seemed to play well while with the Browns, most notably catching a touchdown pass in the win against the Broncos, one...
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Waived by Cleveland Stanton was waived by the Browns on Tuesday, according to Brad Stainbrook of the Orange and Brown report.
Impact Assuming he clears waivers, Stanton is expected to rejoin Cleveland as a member of the practice squad. The fullback had been filling in for Andy Janovich (hamstring) and scored his first career touchdown during the Browns' Week 7 win over the Broncos. Janovich is eligible to return from injured reserve ahead of Week 9, so waiving Stanton may suggest that he will be available for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable with calf injury Stanton (calf) was a late addition to the injury report heading into Sunday's game against the Steelers after being limited in practice Friday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Jour...
Impact Stanton evidently sustained the injury during practice, as he wasn't on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday. The fullback scored the first touchdown of his career in last Thursday's win over Denver, and Stanton will continue to fill in for the injured Andy Janovich (hamstring) if Stanton's own injury doesn't keep him from suiting up.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Stanton TD over Broncos Johnny Stanton's first NFL Touchdown catch in the Browns victory over the Broncos.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Scores first career TD Stanton had two carries for five yards and caught his only target for a one-yard touchdown in Thursday's 17-14 win over Denver.
Impact Stanton hauled in his first career touchdown, finishing off a 13-play drive that quarterback Case Keenum kept alive with a fourth-down scramble immediately prior to the fullback's score. He's filling in for the injured Andy Janovich (hamstring), who is on injured reserve and will miss at least one more game.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thursday Night Football top plays: Broncos fall to short-handed Browns
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Keenum, 3rd-string back Johnson lead Browns past Broncos
Case Keenum stepped in for Baker Mayfield and made the most of his first start in two years, leading Cleveland’s injury-ravaged offense and the Browns to a 17-14 win over the Denve...OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former UNLV QB Johnny Stanton makes first NFL TD catch Former UNLV quarterback Johnny Stanton makes first NFL TD catch with Cleveland Browns.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • NFL.COM
Watch Case Keenum find Johnny Stanton IV for a 2-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter vs. the Broncos Johnny Stanton IV caught his first NFL touchdown on a two-yard pass from Case Keenum in the third quarter vs. the Broncos.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Active for first time in 2021 Stanton caught his lone target for six yards in Sunday's 37-14 loss to Arizona.
Impact Stanton replaced the injured Andy Janovich (hamstring) on the active roster for Week 6. It was his first action, and he played just two snaps. The Browns typically don't use a fullback for anything other than blocking, but Stanton has an added wrinkle of being used at tight end during the preseason.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signed to active roster The Browns signed Stanton to their active roster from their practice squad Tuesday.
Impact Stanton replaced Andy Janovich, who was placed on injured reserve, on the Browns' active roster. The 27-year-old fullback spent the preseason with Cleveland and should get acclimated to the offense quickly. His role will likely be limited to blocking duties for Kareem Hunt and Nick Chubb.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns place tackle Hubbard, 2 others on injured reserve
The Browns have placed versatile offensive lineman Chris Hubbard, safety MOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Re-ups in Cleveland Stanton was signed to the Browns' practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Stanton spent the preseason with Cleveland, serving as both a fullback and tight end. In the right circumstance, he could be a useful offensive tool, but if Cleveland's counting on Stanton, its season has gone wrong. The Browns kept three tight ends, so there could be a path should an injury occur, but they also inked tight end Jordan Franks, another player that spent preseason with the team and has familiarity with the system.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
