JORDAN AKINS NEWS

Four targets in loss Akins caught one of four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 35-14 loss to the Saints in Week 11.

Impact Akins was caught up in an offense that finished with 47 passing attempts. It was the third consecutive week the Browns have aired it out more than 40 times and the second straight week with four targets for Akins, who has four red-zone targets this season. He's not about to challenge the team's top targets, but all that volume could lead to a red-zone score.

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Three catches in loss Akins caught three of four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Chargers in Week 9.

Impact After a one-target performance a week ago, Akins saw a modest increase in attention Sunday. He was on the field for 25 snaps, the most since David Njoku returned from injury, but there's no reason to believe the increase is anything more than a random one-game blip. The loss dropped the Browns to 2-7 as they enter a bye week, and the club may start preparing and developing for 2025. The 32-year-old Akins, in the final year of his contract, is likely not part of the organization's future.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

One target in win Akins failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Ravens in Week 8.

Impact Akins, who played 15 snaps (22 percent share) had a bit role in Cleveland's first game following the season-ending Achilles injury suffered by Deshaun Watson. The tight end's usage has more to do with David Njoku being fully healthy than which quarterback is in the game, but Week 8 was a significant drop-off for Akins, who had four catches for 42 yards last week, including a 21-yard reception. Geoff Swaim, the other tight end competing for scraps behind Njoku, caught his lone target and was on the field for 21 snaps.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

One target in win Akins failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 29-24 win over the Ravens in Week 8.

Impact Akins, who played 15 snaps (22 percent share), had a bit role in Cleveland's first game following the season-ending Achilles injury suffered by quarterback Deshaun Watson. The tight end's usage had more to do with David Njoku being fully healthy than which quarterback was in the game, but Week 8 was a significant drop-off for Akins, who had four catches for 42 yards last week, including a 21-yard reception. Geoff Swaim, the other tight end competing for scraps behind Njoku, caught his lone target and was on the field for 21 snaps.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in loss Akins caught all four targets for a season-high 42 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals in Week 7.

Impact Cleveland's tight ends had a big day in the first game after the organization traded Amari Cooper to the Bills. Akins and starter David Njoku combined for 18 targets, the most for the tight end position this season. In a related note that impacts all receivers, quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (Achilles') and Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) were removed from the game, leaving Jameis Winston to close out the contest. At this point, the Browns don't know who will be starting at quarterback next week against Baltimore.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in loss Akins caught all four targets for a season-high 42 yards in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Bengals in Week 7.

Impact Cleveland's tight ends had a big day in the first game after the organization traded Amari Cooper to the Bills. Akins and starter David Njoku combined for 18 targets, the most for the tight end position this season. In a related note that impacts all receivers, quarterbacks Deshaun Watson (Achilles) and Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) were removed from the game, leaving Jameis Winston to close out the contest. At this point, the Browns don't know who will be starting at quarterback next week against Baltimore.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Five snaps in loss Akins was untargeted over five snaps in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Philadelphia in Week 6.

Impact David Njoku finally stayed healthy for a full game, which was expected to limit Akins' involvement, but his severely reduced snap count was surprising. Geoff Swaim, a free agent that was added to the practice squad after Week 1, had the second-most snaps (19) behind Njoku's 42.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes backup role Akins will be the top backup in Sunday's game against the Eagles, as starter David Njoku (knee, ankle) no longer has an injury designation on the Browns injury report.

Impact Njoku, who aggravated an ankle injury and sustained a knee injury last week and has yet to play a complete game in 2024, will resume his normal role as Cleveland's top tight end. When Njoku's been unavailable, Akins has been forced into a larger role, including that of the top tight end in three of five games thus far. Akins has 12 catches on 17 targets for 98 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jordan Akins & Greg Newsome II | Press Conference Jordan Akins and Greg Newsome II spoke to the media on October 7th, 2024. #MondayMedia #PressConference

OCTOBER 7 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Grabs first TD since 2022 Akins caught three of three targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders in Week 5.

Impact Akins caught a 10-yard, garbage-time touchdown to finish out Cleveland's scoring, his first touchdown catch since 2022 when he was with the Texans. It was his first red-zone look of the season. As anticipated, Akins' playing time took a hit (20 snaps) with the return of starting tight end David Njoku, who was limited to 26 snaps, left the game with a knee injury, and is expected to undergo an MRI, per Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Browns are 'not changing quarterbacks' after Deshaun Watson struggles again

Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says his team is not changing quarterbacks after Deshaun Watson and the offense struggled in a 34-13...

OCTOBER 6

Jordan Akins gets all the way up on 10-yard TD snag Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins gets all the way up on a 10-yard touchdown snag.

OCTOBER 6 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Loses playing time Week 4 Akins caught one of two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Akins filled in for starter David Njoku (ankle) for a third consecutive game, but he was given the fewest number of snaps of those three contests. Blake Whiteheart (21 snaps) and Geoff Swaim (24) shared the load at tight end. Aikens has nine receptions on 14 targets for 76 yards over the first four games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Akins bowls over Raiders defenders on chain-moving reception Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins bowls over Raiders defenders on chain-moving reception.

SEPTEMBER 29 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Likely to start again in Week 4 Akins is expected to again operate as Cleveland's top tight end Sunday against the Raiders, as David Njoku (ankle) has been ruled out for a third consecutive game.

Impact Akins set season-bests in last week's loss to the Giants, parlaying 67 percent of the offensive snaps into a 4-29-0 receiving line on seven targets. The veteran tight end has eight catches for 66 scoreless yards on 12 targets through three games but hasn't shown much of a ceiling for fantasy purposes. He looks like a touchdown-or-bust fantasy bet versus Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett listed as 'day to day' after undergoing foot MRI

Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett didn’t sustain any further injuries to his feet on Sunday, but is listed day to day.

SEPTEMBER 23

Jordan Akins & Ogbo Okoronkwo | Press Conference Jordan Akins and Ogbo Okoronkwo spoke to the media on September 23rd, 2024. #MondayMedia #PressConference

SEPTEMBER 23 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Four catches in Week 3 loss Akins caught four of seven targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants.

Impact Akins tied Jerry Jeudy for second on the team in targets, five behind Amari Cooper's team-leading 12. David Njoku (ankle) has missed Cleveland's last two games, but Akins has just 39 yards in two games while filling in atop the tight end depth chart. If Njoku's ready to return against the Raiders in Week 4, Akins would fade back into obscurity.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Four catches in Week 3 loss Akins caught four of seven targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants.

Impact Akins tied Jerry Jeudy for second on the team in targets, five behind Amari Cooper's team-leading 12. David Njoku (ankle) has missed Cleveland's last two games, but Akins has just 39 yards over that pair of contests while filling in atop the tight end depth chart. If Njoku's ready to return against the Raiders in Week 4, Akins would fade back into obscurity.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Set to remain starter Week 3 Akins is set to operate as Cleveland's top tight end again Sunday against the Giants, as David Njoku (ankle) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game.

Impact Akins had just one target and actually handled a lower snap share (49 percent) in Njoku's absence Week 2 than he did in the season opener, when Njoku exited early and Akins proceeded to catch three of four targets for 27 yards while playing 57 percent of snaps on offense. Blake Whiteheart was elevated from the practice squad to provide depth behind Akins last week, and Whiteheart could be elevated again for Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once in win Akins caught his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over Jacksonville in Week 2.

Impact Akins drew the start at tight end with David Njoku (ankle) in week-to-week mode. The Browns elevated Blake Whiteheart from the practice squad for the game, and he played 24 snaps behind Akins (35 snaps), who has caught four of five targets for 37 yards through two weeks. While a healthy Njoku is a key part of the passing attack, Akins is not expected to fill that role while the No. 1 tight end is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted once in win Akins caught his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over Jacksonville in Week 2.

Impact Akins drew the start at tight end with David Njoku (ankle) sidelined. The Browns elevated Blake Whiteheart from the practice squad for the game, and he played 24 snaps behind Akins (35 snaps). Akins has caught four of five targets for 37 yards through two weeks. While a healthy Njoku is a key part of the passing attack -- he was targeted five times before leaving Week 1's loss to the Cowboys -- Akins is not expected to see that level of volume even as a starter.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Akins prepared to step into larger role in Week 2 With TE David Njoku out for Week 2, Akins could see more reps at tight end against the Jaguars

SEPTEMBER 12 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Set for TE1 duties Week 2 Akins is the only healthy tight end on the Browns' roster heading into Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact David Njoku (ankle) is week-to-week after hurting his ankle in the 33-17 Week 1 loss to Dallas, and he has already been ruled out against Jacksonville. Akins filled in capably after Njoku got hurt, finishing the season opener with three catches for four targets on 27 yards. The Browns will likely elevate at least one of Geoff Swaim, Cameron Latu or Blake Whitehurst from the practice squad to provide depth behind Akins.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE