The Titans signed Proche to a contract Wednesday.
Proche spent the last two seasons contributing as a special-teams specialist in Cleveland, suiting up for 19 regular-season games in that span. He'll compete to secure a similar role in Tennessee. Proche's ability to contribute on return duties will boost his chances of sticking with the Titans' regular-season roster.
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Browns' James Proche: Special-teams role in finale
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Proche returned one kickoff for 19 yards and was not targeted in Saturday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens in Week 18.
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.
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Browns' James Proche: Signed to Browns' active roster
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Cleveland signed Proche from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday.
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).
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Browns' James Proche: Costly turnover in loss
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Proche returned three punts for 14 yards and lost a fumble in Sunday's 21-7 loss to Kansas City.
After the Browns forced a three-and-out punt on Kansas City's first possession, Proche lost the handle on a return at the Browns' 21-yard line. Three plays later, Cleveland was in a 7-0 hole. Kadarius Toney muffed a punt in Week 14 and was cut from the roster last Tuesday, so there could be further changes to the return team coming. Proche as been an on-and-off again punt returner this season and has just three catches for 21 yards on offense.
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Browns' James Proche: Gets another elevation Week 15
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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.
Proche's elevation is his second in as many weeks due to Cedric Tillman being 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.
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James Proche: Reverts to practice squad
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Proche reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Proche played just two snaps on offense during the Browns' 27-14 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 if Cedric Tillman (concussion) and Jamari Thrash (shoulder) are unable to play.
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Browns' James Proche: Elevated for Week 14
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The Browns elevated Proche from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Proche signed with the Browns' practice squad Oct. 15 after being cut 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.
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James Proche: Getting cut
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Cleveland released Proche on Saturday, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
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.
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Browns' James Proche: Signed to active roster
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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.
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 regular-season games with the Browns in 2023, in which span he contributed on special teams and failed to secure any of his five targets.
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James Proche: Returns to Cleveland
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Proche signed with the Browns' practice squad Wednesday.
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.
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Browns' James Proche: Re-signs with Cleveland
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The Browns have re-signed Proche.
While Proche didn't catch any of his five targets in 10 games with Cleveland during the 2023 regular season, the 2020 sixth-rounder did contribute on special teams by returning 22 punts for 197 yards as well as one kickoff for 19 yards. Now that he's back in the fold, Proche will have a chance to retain his depth WR/special teams role with the Browns in 2024.
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Browns' James Proche: Returns one punt in loss
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Proche returned one punt for two yards in Saturday's 45-14 wild-card playoff loss to Houston.
Proche was a midseason acquisition and took over the punt-return duties after Cleveland traded Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Lions. Proche rarely played on offense outside of a Week 18 meaningless game. His primary body of work over four NFL seasons is that of returner, and he enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Browns' James Proche: Special teams only in loss
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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.
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 trio of Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman and David Bell. Proche has played a total of nine snaps with the offense and been targeted once through nine games.
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Browns' James Proche: One target in win
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Proche did not catch his lone target and returned one punt for zero yards in Sunday's 33-31 win over Baltimore.
He was in the lineup for a second straight week as the Browns were without Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and David Bell (knee), but Proche was on the field for just three offensive snaps. Sunday's target was his first of the season.
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Browns' James Proche: Gets promotion to active roster
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Cleveland signed Proche from its practice squad to its active roster Tuesday.
Proche played just six offensive snaps in his 2023 debut Sunday versus Arizona, but the Browns evidently saw enough of him as a punt returner (six returns, 55 yards) 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.
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James Proche: Reverts to practice squad
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Proche reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
With David Bell (knee) inactive and Marquise Goodwin (concussion) exiting in the third quarter, Proche was the fourth receiving option for nearly half the game. He ultimately only saw six offensive snaps (eight percent), while also returning six punts for 55 yards on 10 special-teams snaps (45 percent). He will again be a candidate to be promoted to the active roster in Week 10 versus the Ravens.
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James Proche: Joins Browns' practice squad
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The Browns signed Proche to their practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Proche was cut by the Ravens at the end of training camp ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. He had workouts with the Jets and Giants in September, but has finally caught on with the Browns' practice squad. Proche will work on getting up to speed with the offense's playbook and prepare for a chance to be called up to the active roster.
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James Proche: Works out with New York
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Proche participated in a workout with the Jets on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Proche was waived by the Ravens after putting up just four catches for 34 yards in three preseason games while nursing a hip injury. He didn't show much production in three years with Baltimore but is hoping that a change of scenery can help turn things around.
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Ravens' James Proche: Bruises hip
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Proche missed Monday's practice due to a hip contusion, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.
Coach John Harbaugh did not seem too concerned about the injury and hinted that Proche could be back at practice Tuesday. After a disappointing 2022 season that saw him record just 62 yards on eight receptions, the 26-year-old is not a lock to make the final 53-man roster. Thus, a quick return would be beneficial so he can continue competing.
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Ravens' James Proche: Catches two passes in win
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Proche secured both of his targets for nine yards in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Broncos.
On top of his uninspiring performance as a receiver, Proche was also given an opportunity in the game as a passer. Unfortunately, his only attempt on a gadget play in the fourth quarter was intercepted in the end zone on a throw to Kenyan Drake. The 26-year-old wideout played just 13 of the Ravens' 72 offensive snaps while operating as the team's No. 4 receiver. Proche can not be trusted for fantasy purposes with such limited usage. In addition, Baltimore's passing offense stands to take a hit with Lamar Jackson (knee) most likely sidelined for at least one game. The Ravens host the Steelers in Week 14.
