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.
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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)
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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.
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.
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.
The Browns terminated Proche's contract Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports. Proche, who had been in line for a return job, was cut, not waived. That means he's not subject to waivers and can sign with any team immediately, which potentially leaves a return to the Browns on the table.
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.
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.