Jaelon Darden
25-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Receiving Stats
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Rest-of-Season Projections
Time up in Cleveland
The Browns cut Darden on Saturday, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Darden's spot on the 53-man roster will be filled by fellow wideout James Proche.Darden, a 2021 fourth-round pick, returned five punts for 72 yards and four kickoffs for 97 yards in Week 1, but the Browns have opted not to stick with him as the primary return man. Pierre Strong and Jerome Ford could work on kick returns instead, while Elijah Moore looks like the top candidate to return punts versus Jacksonville on Sunday.
Darden's spot on the 53-man roster will be filled by fellow wideout James Proche.Darden, a 2021 fourth-round pick, returned five punts for 72 yards and four kickoffs for 97 yards in Week 1, but the Browns have opted not to stick with him as the primary return man. Pierre Strong and Jerome Ford could work on kick returns instead, while Elijah Moore looks like the top candidate to return punts versus Jacksonville on Sunday.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaelon Darden's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 8"Weight
173 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.44 secShuttle Time
4.10 secCone Drill
6.67 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
122 inBench Press
11 repsHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
30.63 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2021
Darden was a late-season, free-agent claim in 2022 and had a cup of coffee in two games for the Browns. With five bodies locked in above him on the depth chart, Darden will have to be explosive in camp and preseason games. He brings return experience with him and got a look in the area during preseason action.
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Primary returner in Week 1
Darden returned five punts for 72 yards and four kickoffs for 97 yards in Sunday's 33-17 loss to Dallas in Week 1. He did not play on offense.
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Joins active roster
Darden signed a contract with the Browns on Saturday,.
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Back with Cleveland
The Browns signed Darden to the practice squad Wednesday.
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Let go by Cleveland
The Browns waived Darden on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Returning kicks
Darden caught two of four targets for 21 yards in Saturday's preseason game against Minnesota. He also returned two punts for 16 yards and one kickoff for 29 yards.
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Surprise pick to make team
Zac Jackson of The Athletic projects that Darden will make Cleveland's 53-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Darden's a surprising choice to snag the final wide receiver spot over Jakeem Grant and recent third-round draft picks David Bell and Anthony Schwartz. Darden's flexibility as a gadget player on offense and return man on special teams could earn him a roster spot, especially if Grant remains hampered by the Achilles injury that sidelined him for the entire 2022 season.
Darden's a surprising choice to snag the final wide receiver spot over Jakeem Grant and recent third-round draft picks David Bell and Anthony Schwartz. Darden's flexibility as a gadget player on offense and return man on special teams could earn him a roster spot, especially if Grant remains hampered by the Achilles injury that sidelined him for the entire 2022 season.