John Kelly Jr.

The Cleveland Browns signed John Kelly Jr. to its practice squad.

Fantasy Impact

Kelly will take the spot of Kenyan Drake who was released from the practice squad. Kelly was with the team in the preseason before he was released. This is a depth move for the Browns.

The Cleveland Browns have released John Kelly Jr.

Fantasy Impact

Kelly struggled during the 2023 preseason, tallying 88 yards and one touchdown on 30 carries. The former sixth-round pick will be free to sign with any team.

John Kelly Jr. tallied 42 rushing yards on 10 carries and 27 receiving yards and one touchdown on four receptions in Thursday’s win over the Jets.

Fantasy Impact

Kelly tied Zaire Mitchell-Paden for the team lead in targets Thursday. The 26-year-old spent parts of the last two seasons with the Browns, but only saw limited action in five games during that span. Fantasy managers can leave Kelly off their radar for now.

The Rams waived RB John Kelly on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Kelly was selected by the Rams in the sixth round of the 2018 draft and has appeared in only eight games in his career. He logged only three rushing attempts for the Rams in 2019. Kelly will look to latch onto another roster.

John Kelly has been activated from the Rams' practice squad.

Fantasy Impact

With starter Todd Gurley not suiting up for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, the Rams have activated Kelly from their practice squad to get some touches. While fellow backs Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown are expected to get the bulk of the carries Sunday, Kelly will add some necessary depth to the Rams' backfield.