Overview

• Judkins remains away from the team as the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy review continues, leaving him as the league’s only unsigned rookie entering Week 1.
• Prosecutors in Broward County declined to file charges on August 14 after reviewing evidence from his July 12 arrest on a misdemeanor domestic battery allegation.
• Contract language over future guarantees is believed to be a sticking point, with reporting noting concerns that a potential suspension could void guarantees.
• Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday he has no update on Judkins and declined to speculate on his Week 1 status, and cleveland.com reported the team hopes he could arrive this week.
• Cleveland plans to open with Jerome Ford as the lead back, with Dylan Sampson and recent addition Raheim Sanders in support, while center Ethan Pocic returned to practice and is expected to play Sunday.