CLE Cedric Tillman
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: CLE.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: CLE (Cleveland Browns)
- Bye week (2026): 11
2026 Outlook
Cedric Tillman was released by the Browns on August 27, entering the 2026 NFL cutdown period. After three disappointing seasons (71 catches, 833 yards, 5 TDs), Tillman never developed into the receiver the team hoped for when they drafted him in Round 3 of 2023. Two new rookie WRs—KC Concepcion (Round 1) and Denzel Boston (Round 2)—gave Cleveland a clear off-ramp to move on. (per Report: Browns to release WR Cedric Tillman)
The release clears $3.6M in cap space for Cleveland, though it also means Tillman hits the waiver wire as a free agent. Fantasy implications remain murky: he could latch on with a receiver-needy team (Texans, Seahawks, Broncos), but his production track record suggests late-round or post-hype depth value only. Teams that claimed him would likely use him in limited role or as a camp/practice-squad body.
Earlier offseason context: The roster battle had been viewed as nearly decided against Tillman since June. Dawg Pound Daily identified him as likely cut or traded, and Pro Football Rumors confirmed he was "certainly" on the bubble. Best production was 2024 with 49 targets and 339 yards, but he never emerged as a reliable third or fourth option. Injury history (hamstring, concussions) added risk. (per 10 Browns players whose contracts could make them expendable in 2026)
Passing camp participation (July 19): Despite being on the bubble, Tillman was included in the private Miami passing camp co-hosted by Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, alongside Jerry Jeudy, Isaiah Bond, KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston—suggesting the team hadn't completely written him off at that point. (per Shedeur Sanders says he and Deshaun Watson won't 'let anything come between' their bid to become the best the - Cleveland.com)
Role / Depth Chart
Previously penciled in as starting outside WR ("X"), now in a logjam with Jeudy, Boston, and Concepcion. Risk of being cut or traded before roster cutdown.
Injury Status
Battling hamstring and concussion history. Missed games in each of his three NFL seasons.
Recent News
- 2026-08-27 — Former Tennessee Football Receiver Cedric Tillman Receives Unfortunate NFL News (Former Tennessee Football Receiver Cedric Tillman Receives Unfortunate NFL News)
- 2026-08-27 — Report: Browns to release WR Cedric Tillman (Report: Browns to release WR Cedric Tillman)
- 2026-03-25 — Analyzing Browns’ offensive depth chart: How will the receiver room be filled out? -... (Analyzing Browns’ offensive depth chart: How will the receiver room be filled out? -...)
- 2026-04-29 — Browns depth chart: Projecting where the roster stands after the NFL Draft (Browns depth chart: Projecting where the roster stands after the NFL Draft)
- 2026-05-31 — 2026 Browns offseason: Veterans on the hot seat after the NFL draft (2026 Browns offseason: Veterans on the hot seat after the NFL draft)
- 2026-03-30 — Most Underrated Players in 2026 NFL Draft (Most Underrated Players in 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-03-19 — Fantasy Football Rookie Landing Spots: Best fits for each position after NFL free agency (Fantasy Football Rookie Landing Spots: Best fits for each position after NFL free agency)
- 2026-06-18 — Way too early look at the NFL trade deadline: 10 candidates to move (Way too early look at the NFL trade deadline: 10 candidates to move)
- 2026-05-01 — Rating the 2026 NFL Rookie Wide Receivers: Post-NFL Draft Rookie Super Model Ratings (Rating the 2026 NFL Rookie Wide Receivers: Post-NFL Draft Rookie Super Model Ratings)
- 2026-03-26 — Jordyn Tyson landing spots: Which teams should target the Arizona State WR in the 2026... (Jordyn Tyson landing spots: Which teams should target the Arizona State WR in the 2026...)
Open Questions
- Will the Browns cut or trade Tillman to create roster space for Boston and Concepcion?