Overview
- The team announced Monday that Tillman has been designated to return following the Week 9 bye, starting a 21-day period to activate him or move him to season-ending IR.
- Cleveland released veteran safety Damontae Kazee from the 53-man roster, a move interpreted by reporters as paving the way for a near-term decision on Tillman.
- Tillman logged four starts before a Week 4 hamstring injury, posting 11 catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns.
- Kazee appeared in four games with 11 defensive snaps and 37 on special teams after signing a one-year deal in the offseason.
- The potential return of Tillman is viewed as a boost for a struggling receiving corps and could influence trade-deadline calculus, with some outlets noting it may make a Jerry Jeudy move more feasible.