Quinshon Judkins vs Lamar Jackson

“After he took the field during Week 2, Judkins was the clear-cut starter for Cleveland. He finished with nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards and seven rushing touchdowns, en route to an RB24 finish.”

“Six months since suffering the injury, which required surgery, Judkins is on track in his recovery. "He's got his confidence back, his explosion," head coach Todd Monken said at mandatory minicamp this month. "And we'll just see once we get the pads on, but no, it looks good." A healthy Judkins will once again handle No. 1 running back duties in his second season.”

“Quinshon Judkins is confident that he can get back to work after a tough leg injury ended what appeared to be a promising rookie season. "I know the work that I put in, so I'm prepared to just go out there and just put it on the field," Judkins said. "Just taking it day by day, and just really knowing the goal and where I want to be and getting back to making plays on the field and just feeling like myself."”

“Browns HC Todd Monken believes that RB Quinshon Judkins has regained his confidence after the serious leg injury, a fractured fibula and broken ankle, that brought an end to his successful rookie season. "It feels like he's got his confidence back, his explosion," Monken said in a press conference.”

“Browns RB Quinshon Judkins enters the second year of his career after suffering a season-ending ankle injury and fractured fibula in week 16. Browns HC Todd Monken mentioned that Judkins looks confident in practice and is showing "explosion" again.”

“The FantasyPros projections project more than 1,000 rushing yards, over 290 carries, and eight rushing touchdowns. The projections view Judkins as a foundational piece of Cleveland's offense.”

“Quinshon Judkins (RB26) had a solid season but was far from consistent every week.”

“Quinshon Judkins was close to a full participant at the team's OTA sessions in May after a season-ending ankle injury in his rookie year. Cleveland HC Todd Monken thinks the second-year back looked good in his return to the field and praised his competitive nature, saying "Quinshon looked pretty good to me" and noting "no one works harder" with a competitive spirit and a rare trait of being "a bull — he refuses to go down."”

“An easy schedule theoretically means the Browns shouldn't be trailing nearly as often. That's huge for Judkins, who was often phased out late in games as Cleveland was slinging it to try to play catch-up.”

“One of the biggest beneficiaries of the 2026 schedule is undoubtedly Quinshon Judkins. Cleveland has one of the softest slates in the league, and that should help the 2025 second-round pick as he looks to bounce back from injury after a pedestrian rookie campaign.”

“Browns RB Quinshon Judkins has been overlooked this offseason, and a leap forward from him could be huge for the team's offense this coming season.”

“The Browns return 2025 draftees Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson; the team lost Jerome Ford in free agency (to Washington).”

“Ravens HC Jesse Minter says QB Lamar Jackson is taking a serious approach to the offseason, given the coaching changes. Minter stated, "Yes, [Jackson]'s been incredible. He's put in the time — first of all, he's been here quite a bit and learned a lot. He's just an unbelievable leader and an infectious person when he's here."”

“Lamar Jackson's 2025 season was torpedoed by a hamstring injury he sustained in week four. Jackson finished the season averaging only 43.4 rushing yards per game, nearly half the amount of yards he averaged in 2024.”

“Jackson, 28, is a former first-round pick of the Ravens back in 2018. In 2025, Jackson appeared in 13 games for the Ravens and threw for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while completing 63.6 percent of his passes. He also rushed 67 times for 349 yards and two touchdowns.”

“According to Jason La Canfora, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is not any closer to signing a new extension with the team after leaving minicamp. Multiple NFL executives and agents have told him they expect Jackson to request a trade if talks drag on, as it feels like Baltimore and Jackson once again are struggling to reach common ground on a new deal.”

“Lamar Jackson finished 18 spots lower than his ADP at QB20, and despite only missing four contests, he averaged only 14.2 fantasy points per game once returning to the lineup following a hamstring injury.”

“In 2025, Jackson appeared in 13 games for the Ravens and threw for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while completing 63.6 percent of his passes. He also rushed 67 times for 349 yards and two touchdowns.”

“Jackson had his contract restructured and is under contract through 2027, with unrestricted free agency scheduled for 2028. His cap hit in 2027 is $84.3 million, and he has a no-tag clause as well.”

“Lamar Jackson didn't play in Week 17 because of injuries.”

“Jackson said he "was shocked" by former HC John Harbaugh's firing, adding "I hope coach is having a great, great time in New York. Hats off to coach because he did so much for the city, for the team, for the organization."”

“When asked if he liked the changes with a new coach, new offensive coordinator, and new staff members, Jackson replied "I'd just say it's a breath of fresh air because everything is just new."”

“Jackson noted that new HC Jesse Minter "has made a good first impression" and described him as a "cool dude" who "always has a smile on his face," adding "That's great to have. It's different. Different and new. Feel like everything is new right now. But it's cool. The atmosphere is smooth."”

“When asked if he wanted to remain in Baltimore, Jackson said: "Absolutely. I love the Ravens. I love this organization. I love this city. This is the team that drafted me. Got a lot of love for me. I've got a lot of love for the city and this team as well."”