The Cleveland Browns just signed running back Quinshon Judkins to his rookie contract on Saturday, but when can we expect the rookie to see the field?
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, "there is a real possibility, and even a likelihood" that Judkins plays in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens.
"Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins is scheduled to meet with the NFL this week about its investigation, but there is a real possibility, and even likelihood according to one source, that he will make his NFL debut next Sunday at Baltimore," he reported.
Of course, Judkins is almost certainly not going to play in Week 1 after missing all of training camp and the preseason due to a legal issue.
Judkins was arrested on July 12 in Fort Lauderdale on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, but the charge was dropped last month.
"This incident was not captured on any video surveillance," the decline memorandum said. "There are no independent witnesses to the incident. Although the victim had photos showing injuries sustained, there were also videos in that same time frame where no injuries were observed to the victim. Additionally, the victim's injuries depicted in the photos could be explained by either account of the incident.
"Finally, there was a delayed report of the incident. The delay is problematic as the victim was alone on numerous occasions without the Defendant, had the ability and resources to make the report without his knowledge, but chose not to do so.
"For the reasons set forth above, there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction and this case is being declined."
While Judkins is sidelined, the expectation is that Jerome Ford will be the team's lead back, with 2025 fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson also chipping in.
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