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Fantasy Football 2016 Preview: Cleveland Browns running backs

By Zachary Thompson

Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) defends Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) defends Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders running back George Atkinson (34) runs for a 53 yard touchdown during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders running back George Atkinson (34) runs for a 53 yard touchdown during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Other Browns running backs

George Atkinson III: The Browns were all over the waiver wires trying to add some much-needed depth. One of the players they jumped on was George Atkinson III who was previously running with the Raiders.

An un-drafted free agent out of Notre Dame, Atkinson is a straight-line burner who does offer some help for the Browns on special teams as well as serving as the team’s third RB on the roster.  He had a huge preseason with Oakland’s reserves running for 191 yards on 19 carries.  He could have some fantasy impact if he can carry over his momentum and earn some playing time.  Atkinson brings big-play potential which the Browns running backs and the entire Cleveland offense is short on.

Terrell Watson: Watson is basically the team’s third running back although he’s start the season on the practice squad.  He was waived after a lackluster preseason when he managed 57 yards on his 16 carries.  The Browns re-signed him the next day to their practice squad, and he would probably get the call if either Johnson or Crowell went down. At that point, he could have some deep league fantasy relevance, but don’t worry about wasting a roster spot with him to start the season.

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