Browns Running Backs Gear Up for 2026 Training Camp

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    Browns Running Backs Gear Up for 2026 Training Camp

    Full‑Squad Practice Set for July 29

    The Browns will hold their first full‑squad training‑camp practice on July 29, one day after veterans report. That moment marks the start of untethered drills for the entire roster, giving fans a clear checkpoint for the 2026 season.

    Earlier OTAs and minicamp gave a glimpse of the talent arriving in Berea, but full‑squad work is the litmus test for depth and chemistry. The July 29 session will be the first time all 90 players practice together under head coach Todd Monken’s system.

    Roster Spotlight: 2026 Browns Running Backs

    • Darvon Booth – arrived from Mississippi State University in 2025.

    • T.J. Harden – joined from Southern Methodist University the same year.

    • Quinshon Judkins – 14 games played, 14 starts; 230 carries for 827 yards and 7 touchdowns; 26 receptions for 171 yards in 2025. Missed all of 2025 camp because of a now‑dropped domestic‑violence arrest, signed the day before the season opener, and was leading rookie RBs in rushing yards before a season‑ending fractured fibula and dislocated ankle.

    • Ahmani Marshall – spent 2025 on the Browns’ practice squad.

    • Dylan Sampson – 15 games played, 2 starts; 65 carries for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns; 33 catches for 271 yards in 2025. He stayed away from offseason drills because of an undisclosed injury.

    • Raheim “Rocket” Sanders – 4 games played, 1 start; 27 carries for 92 yards and 1 touchdown; 3 receptions for 21 yards in 2025. Claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers last August, he saw action in the opener against Cincinnati, scoring a short‑yardage touchdown.

    Judkins’ Return and Potential Impact

    Judkins’ arrival for full‑squad practice signals the Browns’ confidence in his recovery after a tough offseason. He returned to OTAs and minicamp looking like the second‑round talent the team hoped for, and his inside‑outside ability could stretch defenses.

    If Judkins recaptures the form that made him the top rookie rusher before his injury, the Browns could finally field a balanced attack. His presence would also free Sanders to focus on receiving routes and short‑yardage work.

    How Sanders Could Secure a Larger Role

    Sanders spent much of 2025 on the bench after Judkins’ return, but his SEC background at Arkansas and South Carolina gives him the skillset to earn carries in 2026. A full offseason of work could turn him into a reliable No. 2 back, especially in the passing game.

    His time with the Chargers, where he was used primarily in short‑yardage situations, suggests the Browns will continue to lean on him for that role. More carries could be in store if Sampson’s undisclosed injury lingers.

    Prediction: Who Will Emerge as the Top RB

    Judkins remains the clear No. 1 candidate, given his previous high‑level production and the Browns’ need for a lead ground threat. However, Sanders could emerge as the surprise story if he capitalizes on the offseason to showcase his receiving skills and shorten-yardage efficiency.

    Marshall’s physical running style could surprise observers and earn a third‑down role, while the young rookies (Booth and Harden) will serve as depth and potential future contributors. The Browns’ backfield depth will be tested early, starting with the July 29 full‑squad session.

    The battle for carries begins in earnest on July 29, and the Browns’ running backs will have to prove they can contribute to a revamped offense that aims to be more versatile and tougher to scheme against.

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