Overview
- Judkins missed training camp and the preseason and was the final 2025 draft pick to sign before agreeing to terms on Sept. 6.
- The NFL is actively reviewing the July incident under its Personal Conduct Policy and will interview Judkins this week, according to multiple reports.
- Cleveland received a standard two-week roster exemption that lets Judkins practice after he sat out Week 1.
- Prosecutors in Broward County declined to pursue charges on Aug. 14, citing no video, no independent witnesses, conflicting evidence and delayed reporting.
- ESPN and Reuters report a Week 2 debut at Baltimore is possible pending the league meeting and his readiness; the Browns managed 49 rushing yards in their Week 1 loss.