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Bumped to waivers Cleveland was waived by the Broncos on Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact A seventh-round pick in 2020, Cleveland suited up for 10 games in his rookie season and mostly contributed on special teams, returning 10 kicks for 234 yards. The Broncos are healthy at wide receiver to start the season, so Cleveland was cut loose before the 53-man roster was revealed Tuesday.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Has first multi-catch game Cleveland caught four of five targets for 45 yards during Sunday's 32-31 loss to Las Vegas.

Impact The rookie seventh-round pick entered Sunday with just two catches on the season and stepped up in a big way. All five of Cleveland's targets were on third down, and he converted three of them. The Florida product also converted a fourth third down by drawing a holding penalty. Cleveland definitely benefitted from the absence of fellow rookie KJ Hamler (concussion) and Tim Patrick (foot), but he showed promise heading into an offseason in which the bulk of Denver's young core of skill players will return.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Florida will be without top 4 pass catchers in Cotton

No. 10 Florida will be without its top four pass catchers in the Cotton Bowl against eighth-ranked Oklahoma

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos activate 31-year-old quarantine kicker against Bills

The Denver Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills with a 31-year-old rookie kicker who will be making his NFL debut because Brandon McManus is on the COVID-19 reserve list as a close...

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared going forward Cleveland (illness) was absent from Tuesday's injury report, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Cleveland missed the Week 14 win over Carolina after falling ill but he's good to go moving forward. The 23-year-old wide receiver is ticketed as the team's top kick returner moving forward while handling occasional snaps on offense.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as out Cleveland (illness) will not travel to Sunday's game and was downgraded to out Saturday, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's worth noting the illness is reportedly not COVID-19, but he'll nevertheless not travel to Sunday's game. The receiver has caught two of his four targets for 18 yards this season and will likely have Diontae Spencer take over his duties as the primary kick returner.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Cleveland (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Cleveland's illness hasn't been linked to COVID-19, but he'll surely be required to pass a few more tests to play Sunday. If he's unable to go, his absence will mainly affect special teams. Diontae Spencer likely would replace him as the primary kick returner.

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

One catch Week 13 Cleveland caught his lone target for 11 yards and returned three kickoffs for 77 yards during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.

Impact The 23-year-old played only two offensive snaps but secured his first reception since the season opener. Cleveland should continue to see most of his opportunities in the return game for Denver.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Stalled ground game? Pass-happy Florida simply happy passing

Florida coach Dan Mullen doesn’t even really bother trying to run the ball anymore

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared of concussion Cleveland (concussion) wasn't on Wednesday's injury report and will play Sunday against the Raiders, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Cleveland was evaluated for a concussion during last week's loss to the Falcons, but he cleared the testing and is healthy moving forward. The rookie seventh-rounder slots in occasionally on offense, but his main contributions come on kick return where he's averaged 22.4 yards per return.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Franks expects return to Florida to be 'kind of just crazy'

Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks already has lifelong football memories from the Swamp

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves with possible concussion Cleveland exited Sunday's game against the Falcons to be evaluated for a concussion, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The 23-year-old returned three kicks for 72 yards before exiting during the first half. KJ Hamler has taken over kick return duties in Cleveland's absence.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing in full Cleveland (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Cleveland wasn't able to suit up against the Steelers in Week 2 due to a hip injury, but he now appears back to full health. The rookie seventh-round pick looks like he'll be available against the Buccaneers on Sunday, but he's not likely to materialize as a productive fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can't go Sunday Cleveland (hip) is listed among Denver's inactive players for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.

Impact The seventh-round draft choice earned his way onto the field Week 1 by virtue of a sterling rookie training camp, but he ultimately only attracted one target during a 16-14 loss to Tennessee. Cleveland has since picked up an injury, and he will not be available for second-year quarterback Drew Lock on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Sunday's game Cleveland (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Cleveland played just five snaps in Monday's season opener and caught his only target for seven yards. The rookie seventh-rounder was limited in practice all week, but if he doesn't play, it shouldn't shake up the offensive dynamic too much.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Florida counting on early help from several newcomers

No. 5 Florida will rely on a number of newcomers as it tries to dethrone rival Georgia in the Southeastern Conference’s East Division

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Tyrie Cleveland carried brother's memory through journey to NFL dream The rookie receiver demonstrated reliability and day-over-day improvement throughout camp.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ex-Penn State WR Shorter gets waiver to play now at Florida

Former Penn State receiver Justin Shorter is eligible to play for No. 8 Florida this season

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turning heads at camp Despite being the third receiver the Broncos took in the 2020 draft, Cleveland has managed to impress in camp, Benjamin Allbright of KOA News Radio reports.

Impact Cleveland's claim to fame is hauling in a 63-yard Hail Mary to top Tennessee in 2017. Still, after averaging just 319 yards per year in four seasons at Florida, it was a slight surprise for the Broncos to spend a seventh-round pick on him after drafting Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler in the first two rounds of the draft. The top of the receiving corps has shaken out, so it should be Cleveland, DaeSean Hamilton, Fred Brown, and Juwann Winfree competing for just one or two spots. If he comes up short, Cleveland could be a developmental project who could be stashed on the practice squad and make strides in 2021.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos rookie Tyrie Cleveland can’t wait to prove doubters, and NFL execs, wrong Matt Kerstetter told the Broncos what he told everybody else about wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland: If you’d gone through what this kid was to...

MAY 24, 2020 • DENVERPOST.COM