Sun Sep 7 2014 | 22:15 | Benjamin caught two passes on three targets for 20 yards and tou... |
Benjamin caught two passes on three targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's game against the Steelers. |
Benjamin caught quarterback Brian Hoyer's only touchdown pass of the day, and although he didn't see many targets, he was able to make the most of his touches. The 24-year-old wideout remains behind Miles Austin and Andrew Hawkins on the depth chart, but if he continues to perform well when given an opportunity, there's a chance he could see his role in the offense gradually grow. In an offense that's missing start receiver Josh Gordon, Benjamin seemingly has as good of a chance as anyone to help pick up some of the targets Gordon leaves behind. He also carried the ball once for 10 yards on Sunday, adding another dimension to his offensive potential. |
Wed Aug 20 2014 | 13:17 | Benjamin (ribs) present at practice Wednesday |
Benjamin (ribs) was present at practice Wednesday, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. |
Benjamin left Monday night's preseason game with a ribs injury, but as expected, the ailment's minor nature allowed the wideout to practice as usual Tuesday. Given his normal involvement, Benjamin should be good to go for Saturday's third preseason game and moving forward into the regular season. |
Tue Aug 19 2014 | 17:56 | The rib injury Benjamin suffered Monday does not appear serious |
The rib injury Benjamin suffered Monday does not appear serious, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon-Journal. |
Head coach Mike Pettine said he thinks Benjamin is "OK," so it does not appear he is facing a long-term absence. However, it remains to be seen how the injury will affect Benjamin's status moving forward. |
Mon Aug 18 2014 | 22:46 | Updating previous report, Benjamin has passed all concussion tes... |
Updating a previous report, Benjamin has passed all concussion tests, but will sit for the remainder of Monday's game with a rib injury. |
Benjamin will sit the rest of the exhibition game as a precaution, but he appears to have avoided a head injury that would have kept him out of action for at least a week. The Browns have a quick turnaround and will already play again Saturday, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Benjamin given the preseason game off to rest. |
Mon Aug 18 2014 | 22:30 | Benjamin left Monday's game to be evaluated for concussion |
Benjamin left Monday's game to be evaluated for a concussion. |
It's currently unclear when Benjamin suffered the hit, but he'll be evaluated on the sidelines to see if a concussion was sustained. If he's diagnosed with a concussion, he'll likely sit in the Browns penultimate exhibition contest set for Saturday against the Rams. The timing is poor for Benjamin, who had gradually been seeing his role in the Cleveland offense grow. |
Sat Aug 16 2014 | 13:31 | Benjamin (knee) hoping to return few kicks during Monday's prese... |
Benjamin (knee) is hoping to return a few kicks during Monday's preseason matchup with the Redskins, the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. |
Benjamin, who missed most of last season with a torn ACL, has impressed the Browns' coaching staff thus far in camp. While he's hoping to expand his role outside of special teams, he'll first need to prove he's healthy enough to handle kick return duties. Benjamin sat out last weekend's preseason opener against Detroit. |
Wed Aug 13 2014 | 16:47 | Benjamin (knee) has seen role in Browns' offense grow |
Benjamin (knee) has seen his role in the Browns' offense grow, ESPN Cleveland reports. |
Benjamin caught a deep ball for a touchdown from quarterback Johnny Manziel during Wednesday's practice, and hauled in several more receptions during team drills. His role as a kick returner is well-established at this point, but the 24-year-old isn't content to be just a return man. He's been seeing more reps with Josh Gordon away from the practice field, and could be one of the candidates to see additional snaps after Gordon is finally handed his suspension. The report didn't name any other names, but mentioned the high frequency of balls being dropped at Wednesday's practice, effectively making Benjamin stand out even more. He's coming off a torn ACL last season and has just 23 career receptions, but has so far been praised by the new coaching staff. |
Sun Aug 10 2014 | 11:12 | Benjamin (knee) did not play Saturday's preseason opener against... |
Benjamin (knee) did not play Saturday's preseason opener against the Lions, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. |
Benjamin does not have any sort of new injury, but the Browns are playing it cautiously with the receiver who tore his ACL last October. He's projected to be the primary return man in Cleveland, but will also compete for targets in the offense once he's ready to take the field. Benjamin's not a flashy fantasy option in leagues that don't reward return yardage, but he may get his chance in the offense once the Josh Gordon suspension is handed down. |
Sat Jul 26 2014 | 12:10 | Travis Benjamin participating in camp |
Browns WR/PR Travis Benjamin (knee) is participating in training camp. |
He's recovered from last year's ACL tear. Benjamin is a 4.3s speedster who will return punts for Cleveland, and try to earn a sub-package role on offense. |
Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter | |
Thu Jul 17 2014 | 17:57 | Travis Benjamin says he'll be ready for camp |
Browns WR/PR Travis Benjamin (knee) expects to be "full go" for training camp. |
Benjamin went down last Week 8. Benjamin is a mere role player on offense, but a difference-maker on special teams. He should get every opportunity to reclaim punt-return duties. |
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter | |
Sat May 3 2014 | 17:13 | Travis Benjamin could go on training camp PUP |
Browns WR/PR Travis Benjamin (knee) is a candidate to open training camp on the active/PUP list. |
Benjamin wasn't cleared to participate in OTAs this week and is still recovering from November ACL surgery. He won't be ready to return until training camp at the earliest, and is looking at a delayed started to 2014. Benjamin will compete for the Browns punt return job when healthy. |
Source: ESPN Cleveland | |
Wed Apr 30 2014 | 08:28 | Travis Benjamin won't practice until July |
Browns WR/PR Travis Benjamin (knee) won't attempt to practice until training camp. |
Benjamin tore his the ACL in his right knee during a Week 8 loss to the Chiefs last season. This year, the speedy third-year man will have to prove his health to win a job as a punt returner and situational deep threat. |
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal | |
Sat Mar 22 2014 | 21:07 | Travis Benjamin hoping to be ready for camp |
Browns WR/PR Travis Benjamin (knee) is hoping to be ready for the start of training camp. |
Benjamin is four months removed from ACL surgery and hasn't had any setbacks. When healthy, he'll compete for a roster spot on special teams and as a situational deep threat. |
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer | |
Fri Nov 15 2013 | 12:44 | Travis Benjamin has ACL surgery Friday |
Browns WR/PR Travis Benjamin underwent surgery on his torn right ACL on Friday. |
Benjamin's surgery reportedly went well and he's expected to be ready for training camp. Anything before that would be a bonus, according to coach Rob Chudzinski. For Benjamin's sake, we hope he can return to his explosive form. |
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter | |
Tue Oct 29 2013 | 18:34 | Browns officially stash Travis Benjamin on IR |
Browns placed WR/PR Travis Benjamin on injured reserve with a torn right ACL, ending his season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Oct 28 2013 | 12:19 | Browns WR/KR Travis Benjamin has torn ACL |
Browns WR/PR Travis Benjamin tore his ACL in Sunday's Week 8 loss at Kansas City. |
Benjamin needs surgery and is done for the year. His second NFL season ends with just five catches for 105 yards and 22 punt returns for 257 yards with a touchdown. The undersized yet speedy Miami product will be back to compete for a similar situational role in 2014. Davone Bess will slide in as the Browns new punt returner. |
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter | |
Sun Sep 29 2013 | 16:43 | Travis Benjamin goes for 39 yards in Week 4 |
Browns WR Travis Benjamin's lone catch in Week 4 against the Bengals went for a 39-yard gain. |
Benjamin exploded through traffic on a tunnel screen for his 39-yard pickup. A situational speed receiver and Cleveland's punt returner, Benjamin is on pace for 20 receptions, 430 yards, and no touchdowns this season. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sun Sep 15 2013 | 17:09 | Benjamin limited to 1 catch for 22 yards |
Browns WR Travis Benjamin caught one pass for 22 yards in Week 2 against the Ravens. |
Benjamin came into the game nursing a thigh injury. With Josh Gordon returning from suspension in Week 3, Benjamin will resume situational deep threat duties as a No. 4 receiver. He's also Cleveland's primary punt returner. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Sep 13 2013 | 13:34 | Travis Benjamin battling thigh injury |
Browns WR Travis Benjamin (questionable, thigh) is hopeful he can still return punts and run some deep routes in Week 2. |
Benjamin was limited in practice this week. In the Browns' opener, Benjamin started at split end (Josh Gordon's position) and caught three balls for 44 yards. He's not a fantasy factor outside of the deepest return-yardage leagues. |
Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter | |
Thu Sep 12 2013 | 18:36 | Travis Benjamin limited on Thursday |
Browns WR Travis Benjamin (thigh) got in his second straight limited practice Thursday. |
Benjamin missed a good deal of practice time last season, but only two games. He should be good to go Sunday. Starting for one more week in the absence of Josh Gordon, Benjamin is a threat to catch a deep ball or two, but doesn't produce near enough volume for fantasy purposes. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |