Thompson-Robinson (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Browns' emergency quarterback for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Thompson-Robinson will only see the field Sunday if both Deshaun Watson and Jameis Winston were to leave the game due to injury.
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ACTIVELatest Dorian Thompson-Robinson news
Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
11/14/1999 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 203 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 5; Pk (CLE)
Birthplace
Columbia, SC, USA
Position
QB
College
UCLA
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
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ATT 15.8CMP 8.1PASS YDS 83.3TD 0.3LNG 17.4CMP% 51.2SACK 0.9SYL 5.2INT 0.1RUSH YDS 12.8CBSS fantasy points 6.6ESPN fantasy points 6.1Yahoo fantasy points 6.2
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Full season projectionsATT 200.0CMP 120.0PASS YDS 1,189.3TD 5.3LNG 39.0CMP% 60.0SACK 13.3SYL 88.8INT 4.0
Thompson-Robinson (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Browns' emergency quarterback for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Thompson-Robinson will only see the field Sunday if both Deshaun Watson and Jameis Winston were to leave the game due to injury.
Thompson-Robinson is expected to open the regular season as Cleveland's third quarterback behind starter Deshaun Watson and top backup Jameis Winston, Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.com reports. Thompson-Robinson and Winston recently beat out Tyler Huntley for reserve spots on the 53-man roster. While coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't officially clarified the order of backups behind Watson, and Thompson-Robinson did log an impressive preseason, Petrak reports that Winston remains the favorite to work as Watson's top backup Week 1 versus the Cowboys. Winston had been linked to trade rumors shortly after training camp however, so it's possible Cleveland's quarterback depth chart will be reorganized as the season progresses.
With Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reporting the Browns will field calls on Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley, Thompson-Robinson could be viewed as the top backup to Deshaun Watson. The Browns kept four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster, so it would seem they are in the market to deal one of them. It was believed during training camp and preseason games that Winston was the top backup, while the competition for the third spot was between Thompson-Robinson and Huntley.
Thompson-Robinson completed 13 of 17 passes for 126 yards and an interception in Saturday's 27-12 preseason loss to the Vikings. The Browns sat their starters and key reserves for this one, and Thompson-Robinson got the start over Tyler Huntley as the duo compete for the No. 3 spot on the quarterback depth chart. Thompson-Robinson was efficient and led a touchdown drive on Cleveland's opening possession, but he also ended his day with an interception in the red zone during a two-minute drill just before halftime. Huntley got picked off twice in the second half, however, providing little clarity on the job battle.
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Thursday that Thompson-Robinson will start Saturday's exhibition game against the Vikings, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports. Thompson-Robinson will get a chance to make a case for his spot on the 53-man roster Saturday, with Deshaun Watson not slated for on-field reps until Cleveland's preseason finale. Jameis Winston is solidified as the No. 2 option behind Watson, which leaves Thompson-Robinson competing against Tyler Huntley for the No. 3 gig.
Thompson-Robinson (hip) participated in practice Tuesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Thompson-Robinson was limited in drills during mandatory minicamp in June while rehabbing from a hip subluxation injury he sustained in Week 15 against the Texans. He appears be fully healthy as training camp gets underway, and he will compete with Tyler Huntley and Jameis Winston for the backup quarterback job behind starter Deshaun Watson.
Thompson-Robinson (hip) participated in 7-on-7 drills Tuesday, but is still limited in practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Thompson-Robinson is still not fully cleared from a hip subluxation suffered during the Browns' Week 15 win over the Texans. There was hope he'd be cleared in time for mandatory minicamp, which began Monday, but it does appear the UCLA product is at least making progress in his recovery. DTR is expected to compete with Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley for the top backup role behind Deshaun Watson (shoulder).
Thompson-Robinson (hip) had an MRI earlier in the week that showed encouraging results with no setbacks, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports. The UCLA product missed the remainder of the Browns' 2023 campaign after sustaining a hip subluxation during the team's Week 15 win over the Texans. However, he could be now nearing a return to the field. Thompson-Robinson's most recent MRI indicated more promising results, and if his body responds well to the increased workload this week, he has a chance to participate in Cleveland's mandatory minicamp starting June 11. Once DTR is back to full health, he'll compete with Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley for the Browns' top backup quarterback role.
Thompson-Robinson (hip) will undergo an MRI on Monday and is expected to participate in minicamp next week, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports. DTR suffered a hip subluxation against the Texans on Christmas Eve and was ruled out for the remainder of the Browns' season. His most recent MRI in March revealed progress in his rehab, and Thompson-Robinson is hoping the latest one this upcoming week will allow him to get the green light to do some on-field work with the team's rookies and fellow younger players. The Browns signed veteran QBs Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley in the offseason, so DTR is facing stiff competition for backup duties behind Deshaun Watson.