JORDAN AKINS NEWS

Fills in well again Akins recorded six receptions on eight targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Akins served as the Browns' starting tight end with David Njoku (knee) sidelined for the second consecutive week. He was one of the few bright spots in the offense, finishing second on the team in both targets and yards. Akins also accounted for Cleveland's only touchdown of the game with a 16-yard reception early in the fourth quarter. Overall, he's settled into a reliable backup tight end role and is set to enter free agency after spending the last two seasons with Cleveland.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens wrap up the AFC North with a 35-10 rout of Cleveland; Jackson surpasses 4,000 yards passing

Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes, and the Baltimore Ravens won the AFC North for the second straight season, clinching the division with a 35-10 victory over the Cleveland...

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Akins' 16-yard TD reception snaps Browns' 25-drive TD-less drought | Browns vs. Ravens Jan. 4, 2025 Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins' 16-yard reception from quarterback Bailey Zappe scores the Browns a touchdown.

JANUARY 5 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Primed for another start Akins is expected to serve as the Browns' starting tight end Saturday in Baltimore with David Njoku (knee) ruled out for the season finale, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Jou...

Impact While Njoku was sidelined for last Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Dolphins, Akins saw an expanded profile on offense. He played 44 of the Browns' 79 snaps on offense in the loss, finishing with six catches for 49 yards on eight targets. Given that quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) dropped back a whopping 48 times in Week 17, Akins' eight targets could be more difficult to replicate in Week 18 if the heavily-favored Ravens are able to dominate the time of possession and keep the clock moving. Akins will also be working with a new starting quarterback in the finale, as Bailey Zappe is getting the nod over Thompson-Robinson.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Strong PPR output in loss Akins brought in six of eight targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 20-3 loss to Miami.

Impact Akins did a bang-up job filling in for injured starting tight end David Njoku (knee) in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. The veteran backup finished with a season-high 49 yards while setting another season best in receptions (six). If Njoku is unable to suit up against the Jets next Sunday, then Akins would make a formidable PPR option in Week 18.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for expanded role With David Njoku (knee) ruled out, Akins is expected to play an expanded offensive role Sunday against the Dolphins, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Njoku sidelined in Week 15, Akins narrowly out-snapped Blake Whiteheart 33 to 23, but it was Akins who ran 25 routes to Whiteheart's seven in the pass game. Akins turned four targets into a 3-30-0 receiving line as the Browns' second-leading receiver in that contest. Akins is merely a desperation fantasy play at the tight end position in Week 17.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches sans Njoku Akins secured three of four targets for 30 yards in the Browns' 21-7 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Impact Akins was a distant second in receptions and receiving yards behind Jerry Jeudy on a day when the Browns were afflicted with mostly ineffective quarterback play. The veteran tight end did do a serviceable job while drawing the start in place of the absent David Njoku (hamstring), but Akins holds only modest fantasy value even if he remains in the top role for a Week 16 road matchup against the Bengals.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start at tight end Akins is expected to start at tight end in Sunday's game against the Chiefs with David Njoku (hamstring) inactive for the contest, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports...

Impact Akins previously helped fill in for Njoku from Weeks 2 through 4 while the latter was sidelined with a high-ankle sprain and compiled a 6-49-0 receiving line on 10 targets over that span. While that level of production wasn't particularly noteworthy, all three of those outings came while Deshaun Watson (Achilles) served as the Browns' quarterback, so Akins could have a better opportunity to deliver fantasy value while Cleveland's passing attack has taken off under the stewardship of Jameis Winston. The Browns are also without a key receiver in Cedric Tillman (concussion), potentially leaving Akins as high as third in the pecking order for targets behind wideouts Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Little impact in loss Akins did not catch his lone target in Monday's 42-31 loss to Denver in Week 13.

Impact Like many of Cleveland's receivers, Akins has experienced an uptick in activity and production with Jameis Winston at quarterback. However, he had a limited role Monday, when Winston threw 58 times. Winston's not afraid to spread the targets around -- top tight end David Njoku had a team-high 17 targets Monday -- so Akins, who averaged four targets over the three preceding games, could get some looks Week 14 against the Steelers.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in win Akins caught three of four targets for 38 yards in Thursday's 24-19 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Akins continued a renaissance in a Jameis Winston-led offense. The outing was his fourth in the last five games in which was targeted four times. The lone blemish Thursday was a drop on a play that looked like he had a clear path to the end zone if he secured the ball. David Njoku remains the clear No. 1 at tight end, but he had an off night in the wind and snow of Cleveland, holding to jus one of his five targets.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Jordan Akins Exclusive Interview | Cleveland Browns Daily | 10 - 11 - 24 Jordan Akins sits down with Nathan Zegura!

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM