Cleveland keeps the quiet pursuit of upside alive by adding Malachi Corley to its practice squad, betting on his YAC-rich profile to bloom with a clearer path to reps in a pro-ready scheme. Corley, a Western Kentucky standout who drew Aaron Rodgers’ draft attention, posted elite college numbers but stumbled to 3 catches for 16 yards as a rookie with the Jets, including a pre-snap fumble on a likely TD. The move signals Cleveland’s belief in a high-variance playmaker who could emerge if he refines route discipline and leverage after-catch ability.

The Browns’ WR room now features Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, Jamari Thrash and Isaiah Bond as the main competitors, but Corley’s speed and contact-averse hands could carve him a gadget role. A change of scenery and a patient development plan could unlock the speed, alignment, and hands that once drew draft chatter. Fantasy managers should monitor this battle as Corley trains to breach a crowded but young pass-catching corps.