Proche reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Proche was elevated from the practice squad for a second straight week due to Cedric Tillman (concussion) being sidelined. Proche served as the Browns' primary returner Sunday after Kadarius Toney was waived this past Tuesday, but the former ended up fumbling on a punt return early in the first quarter that led to a seven-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to JuJu Smith-Schuster three plays later. Whether Proche is elevated for Week 16 against the Bengals will likely depend on whether Tillman is able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols.
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Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
9/21/1996 (28)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
5'11", 193 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 6; Pk (BAL)
Birthplace
Dallas, TX, USA
Position
WR
College
SMU
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Baltimore Ravens
2020-2023
(4 seasons)
Proche reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Proche was elevated from the practice squad for a second straight week due to Cedric Tillman (concussion) being sidelined. Proche served as the Browns' primary returner Sunday after Kadarius Toney was waived this past Tuesday, but the former ended up fumbling on a punt return early in the first quarter that led to a seven-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to JuJu Smith-Schuster three plays later. Whether Proche is elevated for Week 16 against the Bengals will likely depend on whether Tillman is able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols.
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.
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.
Proche reverted to Cleveland's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. Proche played just two snaps on offense during the Browns' 27-13 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 on Sunday, Dec. 15 if Cedric Tillman (concussion) and Jamari Thrash (shoulder) are unable to play.
The Browns elevated Proche from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Proche signed to the Browns' practice squad Oct. 15 after being released 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.
Cleveland signed Proche to the practice squad Tuesday. Proche was released from the Browns' active roster Saturday, but he has opted to stick around on Cleveland's practice squad. He didn't see much playing time across his four regular-season outings this year, but the 2020 sixth-round pick could be elevated to the active roster to provide depth at wide receiver following Amari Cooper's trade to the Bills on Tuesday.
Cleveland cut 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.
Proche caught his lone target for three yards and returned two punts for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Las Vegas in Week 4. Proche was targeted for the first time in the three games in which he's been active. He played just three snaps on offense and has five snaps overall for the season. His main role thus far has been on special teams.
Proche played one snap on offense and returned three punts for 25 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over the Jaguars. After beginning the season on the practice squad, Proche was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday. In addition to the punt returns, he also lined up as a kickoff returner after Pierre Strong (hamstring) left the game early in the third quarter. Strong's injury plus David Bell's hip injury could lead to a bigger role for Proche.