Rookie Thompson-Robinson was an interesting prospect out of UCLA because he has a live arm and quality rushing skills. But he was clearly raw and needed to improve his footwork, his processing and his calmness in the pocket. Still, Thompson-Robinson showed enough during the preseason to seemingly win the No. 2 job behind Deshaun Watson with Josh Dobbs traded to Arizona and Kellen Mond not making the initial 53-man roster. Sitting behind Watson this year should benefit Thompson-Robinson, but the long-term view is that he'll be a backup. That's why he's not only undraftable in seasonal leagues, but Dynasty formats too.
Thompson-Robinson played five snaps in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Titans.
Thompson-Robinson saw regular-season action for the first time since being selected in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He mopped up on the final drive, handing off five times to Pierre Strong. It would take an injury to Deshaun Watson to thrust Thompson-Robinson into a role with significant fantasy value.
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Browns' Dorian Thompson-Robinson: In line to back up Watson
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With Joshua Dobbs headed to the Cardinals in a trade Thursday, Thompson-Robinson is in line to serve as Deshaun Watson's top backup ahead of Week 1, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Earlier Thursday, coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Dobbs would be the team's No. 2 QB, but following the subsequent deal sending the signal-caller to Arizona, Thompson-Robinson now is in line to handle the role. Additionally, the Browns retained Kellen Mond as a depth option after initially planning to waive him.
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Browns' Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Solid in preseason start
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Thompson-Robinson completed 13 of 25 passes for 164 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed four times for 18 yards in the Browns' 18-18 preseason tie with the Eagles on Thursday night. He also committed a fumble that he recovered.
The UCLA product was afforded the start and made good use of the opportunity, playing a turnover-free first half during which he only took one sack. Thompson-Robinson immediately led a 12-play, 75-yard drive on the Browns' first possession, only to see it culminate in a John Kelly fumble at the Eagles' three-yard line. Cleveland's next three drives ended in punts, but Thompson-Robinson was able to bounce back and lead the Browns to a pair of field goals before the end of the first half. Thompson-Robinson outperformed his competition for a roster spot, Kellen Mond, after also turning in solid performances during his first two preseason games, so the No. 3 job may be the rookie's to lose going into the team's exhibition finale against the Chiefs on the road on Saturday, Aug. 26.
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Browns' Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Another strong showing
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Thompson-Robinson completed nine of 10 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown pass in Friday's preseason game against the Commanders. He added 11 yards on three carries.
Thompson-Robinson entered to start the third quarter and led the Browns on two lengthy drives. One possession ended in a Cade York missed field goal and the other when the quarterback delivered a well-thrown ball to David Bell for a seven-yard touchdown. The rookie has completed 17 of 21 throws for 184 yards and two touchdowns without an interception in two preseason games. Thompson-Robinson was the third quarterback in Friday's game following Deshaun Watson and Joshua Dobbs, but the depth chart could change before the regular season begins.
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Browns' Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Will play Thursday
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Thompson-Robinson will play in the second half against the Jets on Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Thomas-Robinson, who was selected in the fifth round of the 2023 Draft, should get a long look in the Hall of Fame Game. Although Deshaun Watson is the clear No. 1 quarterback on the team's positional depth chart, there is some uncertainty in the pecking order behind him between Kellen Mond, Joshua Dobbs and Thomas-Robinson. Mond is slated to draw the start Thursday.
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Browns' Dorian Thompson-Robinson: Intriguing landing spot in Cleveland
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The Browns selected Thompson-Robinson in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 140th overall.
A five-year starter at UCLA, Thompson-Robinson had plenty of experience running an NFL-style offense with Chip Kelly at the helm. The 23-year-old set career highs in passing touchdowns (27), rushing touchdowns (12) and rushing yards (646) in his final season at UCLA, but the growth as a playmaker was offset by a rise in turnovers. Thompson-Robinson makes for an intriguing backup behind Deshaun Watson, though he'll have to battle Joshua Dobbs and Kellen Mond for slotting on the depth chart.
