Browns' KC Concepcion: Remains limited in practice
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Concepcion (calf/quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Concepcion and Denzel Boston (foot) have now been limited in both of the Browns' first two Week 7 practices, so the two rookie wideouts may need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid taking injury designations into Sunday's game against the Titans. After sustaining a concussion in the Browns' Week 5 loss to the Jets, Concepcion was able to clear the five-step protocol prior to last week's game against the Ravens and went on to finish with four catches for 37 yards on six targets while adding two yards on two carries in a 13-10 win.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Concepcion (calf, quad) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
The rookie is starting the week with a limited practice due to calf and quad issues. That he was able to participate is a good sign, however, even if Concepcion wasn't a full-go. Concepcion's status for Sunday's game against the Titans will become more clear with Friday's injury report.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Week 7 Waiver Priority List
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It feels like Concepcion is on the verge of a big outing, and he has at least six targets in four of his past five healthy games (he left Week 5 at the Jets with a concussion). He's yet to score a touchdown and has one game with more than 50 receiving yards, and we know Denzel Boston has been the more productive Browns rookie receiver. That said, it's a good idea to stash Concepcion where available for at least 5 percent of your remaining FAAB, and he could emerge as a playmaker to close the season.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Six total touches in win
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Concepcion brought in four of six targets for 37 yards, rushed twice for two yards and returned one punt for 13 yards in the Browns' 13-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
The rookie made a quick recovery from the concussion he'd suffered in Week 5 against the Jets, and Concepcion tied for the team lead in receptions and boasted Cleveland's top target tally while finishing as the runner-up in receiving yards. The first-round pick usually works in a short-area role that limits his fantasy utility outside of PPR formats, but Concepcion's 22 receptions heading into a Week 7 road matchup against the Titans do suggest he has plenty of Deshaun Watson's trust.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Remains limited in practice
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Concepcion (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
While Concepcion's ability to practice in some capacity for a second straight day is an encouraging sign, he still has a couple of hurdles to clear in order to play Sunday versus the Ravens. In addition to upgrading to full practice participation Friday, Concepcion will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist no later than Saturday before he's removed from concussion protocol. If the rookie wideout can't play against Baltimore, Jerry Jeudy and Isaiah Bond would be in store for more reps behind Denzel Boston (foot), who was also limited in practice Thursday.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Set to practice Wednesday
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Concepcion is progressing well in his recovery from a concussion and is set to practice Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Though he remains in the five-step concussion protocol after being knocked out of this past Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Jets following a helmet-to-helmet hit from safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, Concepcion's ability to practice in any fashion to begin Week 6 prep is an encouraging sign. The rookie wideout will likely need to upgrade to full practice participation by the end of the week in addition to gaining clearance from an independent neurologist in order to have a shot at playing Sunday against the Ravens.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Ruled out of Sunday's game
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Concepcion (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game at the Jets.
Concepcion took a hit from Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick early during Week 5 action and hit his head on the turf, after which the rookie wide receiver went directly to the locker room before the Browns made a ruling on his status. In Concepcion's absence, Denzel Boston will handle WR1 duties, with Jerry Jeudy, Isaiah Bond and Malachi Corley filling in behind him.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Records just nine yards in Week 3 win
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Concepcion finished Sunday's 21-18 victory versus Carolina with two catches on nine targets for nine yards. He also returned one punt for one yard.
Concepcion actually tied tight end Harold Fannin for the team lead with nine targets, but the rookie wideout managed to haul in just two of those looks. His receptions went for five and four yards, continuing what has become a trend, as he's averaging a meager 6.7 yards per reception so far this season. The target share indicates that the Browns want Concepcion to be an integral part of the passing game, but so far he doesn't seem to be clicking with QB Deshaun Watson.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Leads team with five targets
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Concepcion caught four of his five targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Jaguars.
While Concepcion paced the team with his five targets, he ran just 20 routes on Deshaun Watson's 30 dropbacks, good for fourth on the Browns behind Denzel Boston (30), Jerry Jeudy (25) and Harold Fannin (24). It's going to be very difficult for this lackluster Cleveland offense to support any pass catchers as every-week fantasy starters. Concepcion will be a WR4/5 for next Sunday's road date with the Bucs.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Returning punts this week
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Browns coach Todd Monken said Friday that Concepcion will handle all of the punt returns Sunday against Jacksonville, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Concepcion also figures to be one of the team's top offensive weapons, locked in for a top-three role alongside presumed starters Jerry Jeudy and Denzel Boston. The Browns also have TE Harold Fannin and RBs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson in the mix for short-area targets, but Monken seems intent on getting the ball into Concepcion's hands, one way or another.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Looking to build off strong camp
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Concepcion told reporters after Wednesday's practice that he's looking forward to carrying his strong play in training camp into the regular season, starting with the Browns' Week 1 clash against the Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 13, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
"Seeing that these coaches have trust built up in me to put me in different type of situations, I would say that it only makes me more excited for Week 1," Concepcion shared with reporters Wednesday. Concepcion's lone preseason appearance was against the Bears on Aug. 15, but he looked good in that game and finished with three catches (on four targets) for 27 yards while adding a 14-yard rushing touchdown and a 31-yard punt return. The Texas A&M product was one of the standout players for the Browns in training camp, and the rookie first-rounder has enough trust from his coaching staff to be an immediate contributor on offense. Concepcion, fellow rookie Denzel Boston, veteran Jerry Jeudy, tight end Harold Fannin and running back Quinshon Judkins figure to be the key playmakers for the Browns this season, with Deshaun Watson manning the offense, at least to begin the campaign.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Says shoulder is fine
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Concepcion said Friday that his shoulder has felt fine since returning to practice earlier this week, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Concepcion was diagnosed with an AC joint sprain after a hard fall at Monday's practice, but it was apparently only a minor sprain, considering he returned to team drills Wednesday. The report notes that he made a leaping catch at Thursday's practice without any visible aggravation of the injury. Concepcion is competing for a top-three role at WR and looks on track to make at least one appearance during the NFL preseason.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Rejoins team drills
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Concepcion (shoulder) participated in team drills during Wednesday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
After landing hard on his right shoulder during Monday's session, Concepcion was limited to individual drills at Tuesday's practice. However, the wideout's return to team drills Wednesday, albeit in a non-padded practice, solidifies the notion that his injury wasn't a concerning one. As his rookie campaign approaches, Concepcion is destined to see a key role in a Cleveland WR corps that also features Jerry Jeudy and 2026 second-rounder Denzel Boston, a context that should garner the first-rounder enough volume to merit fantasy lineup consideration regardless of who starts at QB for the team.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Limited to individual work Tuesday
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Concepcion (shoulder) was limited to individual drills at Tuesday's practice, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Concepcion landed hard on his right shoulder in Monday's practice but was present for the start of Tuesday's session, only to be limited to individual work. It still sounds like the rookie wideout is dealing with only a minor injury. The first-round rookie is expected to move all over the formation for Cleveland this season and has a chance to pace the Browns in receiving yards during his first season. He'll be competing for targets with Harold Fannin, Jerry Jeudy and second-round rookie Denzel Boston.
Concepcion (shoulder), who was shaken up during Monday's practice, is believed to have avoided a serious injury, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
Per the report, the Browns expect Concepcion, who appeared to sustain a right shoulder injury after a hard fall while trying to make a catch during the session, to be fine. With that in mind, consider the 2026 first-rounder, who has had a strong start to training camp, day-to-day as the team's Aug. 15 preseason opener against the Bears approaches.
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Browns' KC Concepcion: Shaken up at practice Monday
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Concepcion (shoulder) was shaken up while trying to make a catch during Monday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Per Oyefusi, the injury occurred during a two-minute drill, but Concepcion was able to walk off slowly afterward grabbing his right shoulder. Updates on the status of the 2026 first-rounder should emerge after Monday's practice, but when available, Concepcion is destined for a key role in a Browns WR corps that also features Jerry Jeudy and fellow rookie Denzel Boston.
